I'll admit it, I've probably "wasted" a lot of years playing games, but why is that so wrong? I look back at some of the wonderful games I've played, and remember them with fondness for the escape they provided and endless hours of entertainment. How is this any different to recalling a favourite movie or book you've seen or read? It's just another form of entertainment.
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Originally Posted by Octane
When I got my first computer back in 1986, I really enjoyed cat.exe and paratrooper.exe (I can't remember what it was shortened to). I then got F-15 Strike Eagle II and F-19 Stealth Fighter. Wow, those were an eye opener. The games actually came with detailed manuals and information on a vast assortment of jet fighters and what not, big wall-size poster maps to plan your primary and secondary objectives/missions. It was so good.
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You mean Alley Cat?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alley_Cat_(video_game)
I loved that game! That was one of the very first games I had on my 8086 all those years ago!
I know what you mean too about the detailed manuals. I'm big fan of Lucasfilm/LucasArts games and I still have complete boxes of games such as Their Finest Hour and Secret Weapons of the Luftwaffe. The detail they put into manuals back then was gorgeous, right down to detailed specs of the planes and a wealth of historical information. I must of read those manuals cover to cover many times and I learnt a great deal about the Battle of Britain and the Air War over Europe during WW2. Fascinating stuff and it's what kicked off my interest in WW2 history. Who say's games can't be educational?
I have no idea if they still go to all this trouble with games thesedays, as it's been awhile since I've brought one. I just don't have as much time for games thesedays.