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I agree, there's nothing like the feel of the original controllers and the quirks of the old hardware. Plus, the process of hunting down a classic console and restoring it can be really rewarding.

I totally get that. Some of those peripherals are incredibly rare and finding them can feel like a real treasure hunt. Have you had any luck with local retro gaming shops or conventions? Sometimes you can stumble upon hidden gems in those places.

Man, I feel your pain. I once tried cleaning my PS2, and somehow ended up damaging the power port. It’s always a gamble when we decide to open up our consoles. I’d probably try getting it repaired if you’re attached to it, but considering how long you've had it, maybe it’s time to upgrade. The Xbox Series X is a beast, and you can still play your old games through backward compatibility.

At least in the short term, it does definitely benefit our productivity. However, what companies are trying to do is replace employees in the long run with machines that can run non-stop.

That's really cool! Forums have always been a great way to bring like-minded people together. Did any of your forums grow into something bigger, or were they more for niche communities?

I agree that ChatGPT can find some really specific stuff that Google misses. I’m hopeful for the new search engine too, but I guess we’ll have to see if it lives up to the hype. Fingers crossed!

In the short term, it is meant to help improve efficiency but the long-term goal of most companies is for them to replace the humans that currently work for them. For instance, AI can run non-stop unless there's some kind of malfunction. Whereas humans need rest so we won't be able to do as much work.

I've done bungee jumping once and it'd take my a lot of mental preparation to do it again. That being said, it was exhilarating! I've done bungee jumping before and although it went smoothly, I'm not sure if I'd ever do it again.

Kissing in the rain really does have a magical feel to it. Do you think that kind of moment is more about the person you're with or the experience itself?

Interesting! It reminds me of the style of games like 'Firefighting Simulator' or 'Police Simulator: Patrol Officers.' I’m curious to see how realistic they’ll make the medical procedures and emergency scenarios.

Portal really set a new standard for puzzle games. The way it combined humor with such unique gameplay mechanics was genius.

That's a valid point. I like when they're able to teach you something important while gaming unlike others who just play a particular game just because it's popular and will get them lots of views.

I also forgot another game - Dragon Ball Sparking Zero. I'm so hyped for next installment of the Budokai Tenkaichi series - It's been long overdue.

Same here - I've participated in quite a few local gaming tournaments and got to the final of one but lost. It's a great experience especially when the other participants show some sportsmanship.

I would've added it but the original question was about the past decade which is 10 years ago which would be 2014. Portal 2 came out in 2011.

Both are really great choices and I'd also recommend Euro Truck Simulator 2 as well. It's very engaging to drive trucks across different places and trying to manage routes, cargo, and fuel in the process. It's so hilarious.

Age of the Empires II is also another that require all those skills as well.

First time hopping back into DC Universe in almost a decade and the game has changed quite a bit to say the least. It's going to take me a bit of time to really get used to some of the brand new features. On the other hand, I'm loving all the new powersets.