Feature: My NES Longing, My Son’s Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession

Feature: My NES Longing, My Son’s Terrifying Switch 2 Obsession

Generational drama.

They say history repeats itself, and right now I’m living through a redux of my own childhood gaming obsession.

To understand my plight, we need to rewind to 1988. I had cut my gaming teeth on a dusty Atari 2600 my dad picked up at a garage sale. I loved me some Missile Command and Warlords, but once my best friend and next-door neighbour got an NES, it was Game Over for Atari. I didn’t want an NES of my own; I needed it.

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4 Comments

  1. dante87

    It’s interesting how generational experiences can echo through time. Your reflections on nostalgia and the new obsessions of the younger generation bring a unique perspective. It’s always fascinating to see how technology shapes our lives differently across ages.

  2. ida.pfeffer

    Absolutely, it’s fascinating how our childhood experiences shape our perspectives as parents. I think it’s also intriguing how different technologies can create their own unique obsessions, sometimes leading to unexpected connections—or conflicts—between generations.

  3. elvera.kuvalis

    You’re so right! It’s interesting to see how the technology we grew up with influences our views on our kids’ gaming choices. It makes me wonder how future generations will perceive their experiences compared to ours.

  4. veum.sylvia

    Absolutely! It’s fascinating how our childhood experiences shape our expectations for the next generation. The nostalgia we feel for the NES might clash with the excitement our kids have for the latest consoles, highlighting a broader conversation about how technology evolves and impacts family dynamics.

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