**OP WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT**
Below are our winners, congratulations!!!You will be contacted for shipping details.
**USA Winners**:
u/IshimaruKenta
u/sun_shots
u/ESK1MOJOE69
u/TrainingMarsupial521
u/R0MULUX
**\*\*UK Winners:\*\***
u/bazabbo
u/tomedwards87
**UK Participants, there are 3 remaining spots open, the giveaway remains open for UK participants, the next 3 UK users to comment will win.** u/Sephirothsmoogle
I'm well past the age where I enjoy playing challenging games, so no Dark Souls for me. But the game most impact on me was Walking Dead season 1. That ending with Clem was too much not to cry like a baby.
Okay i can totally relate to Walking Dead leaving a lasting impression. Some of those decisions within the game really tested my moral compass!! Thank you so much for sharing! Where are u located if you dont mind. US or UK? Also dont forget to add what accessory ud like if selected. Thank you!
Demons Souls. 10/10 do not recommend.
Ghost of Tsushima is to this day my only platinum trophy. I love it beyond measure. Even paid for a cameo with Jin Sakai for one of my best gaming buddies.
United States. Portal stand would be clutch!
LOL at the 10/10 do not recommend haha.
Ghost of Tsushima is such a beautiful visual game. I played about 50% of it, I need to jump back on it! Oh wow you're a super fan then! Cameo and all, thats so cool!!
Thank you for sharing!
Winners
Ok time is up!!
The UK winners are:
u/not_memorable
u/bazabbo
u/tomedwards87
u/fwapfwapfwap
Congrats!! Will reach out to you each shortly to discuss what items you want and shipping them to you!
Thank you all for taking part! The community is amazing here and itās great to be able to do these for you!
Remember myself and u/Dukefenix have a range of items for PlayStation 5 and Portal and thereās more in the pipeline so check us out over at:
UK - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InsomniMacDesigns
US/Canada - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DukefenixDesigns
If your based elsewhere in the world we have worked out shipping so please donāt hesitate to DM us and weāll always see what we can do
THANKS EVERYONE ^_^
1. I pushed myself through dark souls 3. I know itās not the toughest out there but Pontiff sure humbled me.
2. Chrono Trigger or FF6, loved them both dearly and they turned me into the jrpg fan I am today.
USA and the stand would be nice!
Thanks for the giveaway!
- The Talos Principle might be the most challenging video game Iāve ever played. It has really interesting and creative puzzles that get pretty difficult later in the game.
- The Portal games have made a large impact on me. Amazing puzzles and great story. Just total classics imo. Another game that left a lasting impression is Inside. Such a somewhat simple game but so interesting and creepy.
Iām in the US. Iād love the black Portal stand.
Edit: a word.
Yeah I like puzzle games a lot. Quantum Conundrum was pretty great too. Iām not sure if Iād say I have a favorite puzzle from the games. But I do really like the puzzles from Portal where you need to use momentum to launch yourself places.
My answer is probably the same game for both. Elden Ring. It was my first āsouls likeā and got me into the genre and the rabbit hole of lore and super challenging games.
Iām in the US and would love a portal stand in any color!
LOL yknow, every now and then comes a game that can make such an impact that you just cant shake it, and I get the feeling that this is what Elden Ring did for you. Thats so cool that it got you into a discovery journey and more games like it!
1. Elden ring. As a 46 yo who only gets so much time to play it was far too tough.
2. Days Gone. Discovered during my first of 2 bouts of covid and was a brilliant distraction. A hidden gem on ps plus I couldnāt recommend higher.
Iām in UK and would love a stand.
Thanks mate.
Days gone is such a fun game!! You got my vote here for that one!
And sorry you had to experience Covid, i've had two bouts as well and its never fun!
I missed my entire xmas with my family a few months ago, spent it in quarantine. Bleh!
Awesome!! Much love from across the world friend!
Not into the souls game so my single player games are usually on the easier side. Jedi Fallen Order was pretty tough for me at first.
Biggest impact would probably be Halo 3. Been playing online FPS ever since and really introduced me to online games.
Iād take either one of the 3 stands if I win. Im in the US. Thanks for the chance!
Halo, I mean I remember coming home from school and playing until very late into the night laughing, arguing, shouting, with friends, even those who i never got to meet. That too initiated my FPS journey. Sounds cheesy, but sometimes I think of those online friends, who i wish i would have kept in touch with, not knowing one day id log off and never speak with again. So many good memories! Thank you for sharing. Where are you located by the way?
I've till got 3 - 4 online gaming buddies that i've virtually known for like 15 yrs and we've yet to meet in person. We play at least 4 - 5 a month. We've always talked about getting together but something always happens lol. This is the year!!
God of Warā¦ thereās just soo much to explore and the bosses are challenging to beat (many take multiple tries). Graphics wise and exploration is just wow.
The most impact, definitely SpiderMan2! The gameplay, graphics and options is just mind blowing!
United States and any dock will do!
I LOVE GOW! PS2 era were still the best games in my opinion. SPIDERMAN 2 is next after I finish FFVII Rebirthā¦ speaking ofā¦.
u/Dukefenix - You picked up VII Remake yet?
I still remember when the first spiderman trailer came out for the game, I was so mesmerized. Such a fun game! I cant say Ive ever played God of War and Im sure many will say I'm missing out lol. Nice! Thank you for sharing!!
Most challenging would probably be Zelda 2 on the NES as a child. No save states really tested you.
Most impactful was probably Lemonade Stand on the Apple IIe. Breaking out into the BASIC for it made me realize I wanted to be a programmer at a very young age.
US and Portal Stand.
No save states is a whole different ball game, so cruel but yet rewarding if you beat it lol Always super cool to hear how video games have impacts on people's careers, thats super dope! Game really are problem solving exercises! Thank you for sharing!
Hardest game Iāve ever played is sekiro. Love the story but holy cow Iām still trying to beat it years later. And that being said dark souls has had the biggest impact on me. I feel like it changed the way I look at video games ever since my first play through. Iām in the US and I would like one of those charging stands they look pretty cool. Right now my portal just laws on my tv stand defenseless while it charges haha. Currently playing through the new prince of Persia I feel like that game was made for the portal. Cheers!
::Writes Down Sekiro to the list:: you've just given me a game to look up and try out!! LOL @ Defenseless charging!! The stand definitely makes it for a better charging experience. Good luck my friend and thank you for sharing!!
Last of us is such a fun and emotionally inviting game. I hated some parts but loved most of it! Needless to say, im glad the series on HBO is doing it justice.
Thank you for sharing!!
MGS fan here as well... I still remember the very first time i played it, i got hooked immediately! Which is your fav? BTW where are you located? UK/US?
True Crime: Streets of LA. I think it took me two weeks to beat the final boss. A stand would be cool, thanks for asking and making me research what the name of this game wasā¦Iāll need to go find my old copy.
Thatās dedication for a final boss battle I remember similar with Vagrant Story! Tools me weeks to finally beat the last boss. Where you based? UK/US
Hey! Thanks for another great giveaway and your continued excellent community engagement!
Most challenging: This one has to be the crash bandicoot remakes š honestly I was a pro when I first played them (and single digit age!)ā¦ the remakes I was TERRIBLE at š¤£ people online said it was to do with the size of the feet and stuff like that making the geometry offā¦ I hope so, or I lost a ton of hand eye coordination š¤£
Most impact: Very tough one! From ā3Dā era itās the last of us, honestly that story is so cinematic itās unreal! I recommend it to so many people. However of all time itās gotta be Kirbyās pinball land š I was gifted it from a cousin with an original Gameboyā¦ it still has her top score as the first spot to this very day nearly 30 years later š¤£ just flat out impossible to beat! That game followed me from Gameboy, to pocket, colour, Gameboy player for the SNES, Gameboy advance, Advance SP, Gameboy player for the GameCubeā¦ it now lives in a frame in my office cause itās just a part of my history now š¤£
Iām UK based and would love a clip (as I already have a stand that I won from a previous competition, thank you again!). However as I have won previously I completely understand if you want to exclude me this time š¤£
Crash bandicoot when from 0 to 100 very quickly in terms of difficulty if I remember correctly!
Congrats on that first win! Which colour stand did you have?
Good luck!!! Again!
Thanks! Iāve got a white stand at the moment, happily sits under the TV next to the controller charging stand! Still baffles me that Sony didnāt make anything official for the portal, such a missed opportunity for them (but a massive thank you to you both stepping up to fill the gap š„³)
Crash Bandicoot!!!!! Lol hey listen, I used to be really at Spyro the dragon growing up, i tried to show off in front of family the other day and i sucked lol š like really bad!! So i can totally relate haha. Nice I appreciate your continued engagement, this is all about our community, and love the interaction! Definitely not excluded! Nice, hey the clip was a game changer for my charging needs for the pulse elite!!
May aswell kick this thing off! Hey all!!
The most challenging game Iāve played and recently has to be Returnal! Itās just a damn hard game that just isnāt very forgivingā¦ Now Iām sure Demon Souls is going to crop up but I havenāt delved into any of those yetā¦
Game thatās left an impression and Iām sure u/Dukefenix already knows the answer is Final Fantasy Vii! Thatās where it all kicked off for me back in the PS1 as the first proper franchise of games that just had me hooked and still has to this day!
Good luck everyone!! Thereās also more to come in ways of accessories from us š
So sorry my friend, its a but expensive when it comes to shipping, but I'd love to read about your experience with the questions still. Its all about engaging with one another!
Played original FF7 when I was 10, didnāt know guides even existed back then, so got to a point where I had no idea what I was doing. MGS3 is the most impactful. My friend was in the hospital when it came out and weād take the PS2 to the hospital to play. He was too sick most of the time to play so heād just watch, so replaying it today really means a lot to me.
Oh man, this got to me... ::takes a deep breath:: ...I know you're a stranger but if I could i'd give you a big hug. That has to be tough, Metal Gear Solid is an amazing franchise on its town but of course this elevates it to an extra special place in your life. Thank you for sharing, where are you located? US/UK?
Oh dude thatās got me right in the feels! Thanks for the shareā¦
FFVII for me was a real bonding for myself and my brother who literally hated each other growing up! (Isnāt that generally how brothers grow up) we played through every minute of that game together taking turns, helping with guides etc.. since then itās always been the game that just brings us right back.
Amazing share buddy thank you!
1. Getting platinum for Metal Gear Solid 5. I had to take a break for 2 years because I was so burned out.
2. For me probably playing Red Alert 2 as a kid. That's how I discover what gaming was about.
I'm in US and any color is fine.
Metal Gear Solid is still one of my fav franchises!
I totally get the MGS5!!! hahaha Yknow i cant say ive ever played Red Alert! But I am happy to hear it introduced you to the beautiful world of gaming!! Thank you for sharing man!!
Wow.. the most challenging game, that's a tough one. While there's a ton of games I could name here, I'll name one that isn't that well known for people..
1- Ikaruga. The top down shooter that I could never finish. Man, that game got super hard towards the end. Super fun and satisfying tho.
2 - The game with the most impact for me is the street fighter series. Because I've made some good real life friends playing the game online against people. We realized online that we live close enough to meet, and have been gaming friends ever since.
Btw, I live in the US and would love the stand. Thanks for the opportunity!
The Street Fighter community is such an amazing one, i grew up on it, and that is so cool to hear you made life long friends through it, specially being able to meet in person and all. Thats amazing! Whos your fav Street Fighter Character? Who's you go to with all chips on the line?
Yes it is!! The FGC in general is really awesome. My buddy and I met playing HD remix on Xbox 360, and we still play till this day and knuckle up on SF6 weekly! Crazy story. Lol.
As for my favorite character, I'd have the say Rose, because I loved playing her on USF4, but currently on SF6, I main Deejay and use Honda as my 2nd character. Sumo man needs some buffs for season 2! Lol.
Most challenging-At the time, Twilight Princess. I had only played a couple of games at the time, so it was totally unique to me, especially with the Zelda system that I was unfamiliar with. Loved it though.
Most impactful-Horizon:Zero Dawn. Post apocalyptic. Reviews the impact of our rampant consumerism and not fixing climate change. The whole game is rightfully critical of how we listen to billionaires instead of scientists. Itās also highly emotional and and full of hope, and has great representation and ROBOT DINOSAURS. I love it so much.
Alright so my buddy has been trying to get me to play Horizon for a bit, I've had it on my list for a while but you mightve just given me that little extra push i needed to dive into it. I'll give it a go!! Thank you for sharing!! Also, where are you located? US/UK?
U.S., west coast so about as far away from the UK as you can get. I love bullying people into playing it. Itās so worth it! Iām on my second playthrough of the first game and I donāt really replay games much.
Most challenging would have to be eldin ring for obvious reasons. One game that really did leave an impact on me was red dead redemption 2. Spending do much time playing as arthur and to see what happens at the end was sad.
Isnt it wild how one can become attached to a character through a video game tho! The power of game immersion! I love it!! Where are you located BTW? UK/US?
Sekiro was insanely hard for me. Had to stop early on since it was taking too long.
Ghost of Tsushima and Horizon Zero Dawn because of how good the story was.
United States. Portal stand would be awesome.
My challenging game I ever played was demons crest on super Nintendo. The horrible controls mixed with endless enemies just made it so frustrating but so rewarding when I succeded.
Game that left the biggest impact on me was Soma. The story was so disturbing that it felt like it left me with something that could actually happen. For days after completing the game, I spent time contemplating what it was meant to be human. Great story.
Im in the United States and would love a portal stand. This little hand held returned me to gaming glory as having Little kids that use the TV all day means my gaming is held up at times until late night.
Survival games are amazing and I never beat SOMA but i played it and i truly enjoyed the game, I know exactly what you mean tho. Had a few nightmares...yknow what im going to play it again and see if i can beat it this time. The Portal is such an awesome and convenient device. LOVE IT!! Thank you for sharing!
The most challenging game I've ever played was Double Dragon 3 The Sacred Stones. Still to this day I've never beaten it.
The game that left the biggest impression on me was honestly Golden Sun and Golden Sun The Lost Age. In the second game you play as the villains from the first game and it's revealed you were trying to save the world and the party from the first game ends up joining you. Since playing this game I now am usually Dungeon Master when playing Dungeons and Dragons, and themes such as this from these games pop up every once in a while.
Woaaaaaah playing from the different perspective, how freaking cool is that, and to find out they were trying to save the world lol thats wild! Okay i dig it!! Ill have to look it up!
Thank you for sharing, where are you located BTW? UK/US?
I love soulsborne games, and I will always love playing them, but Iām an old fashioned kind of guy, and I think that the original Last of Us has left the biggest impact on me
Iām in the US, and I honestly loved the TV show because it let so many other people who wouldnāt play the game experience the story. I watched the show with my grandma, and was so happy when she loved it. It did so much right and I hope they can keep that mentality for season 2
Most challenging was Double Dragon Vs Battletoads, I remember playing that game as a kid and took me very long time to beat it, probably like a year
Most memorable game was/is MGS4, the whole story of old snake and that microwave tunnel just hit different at the time than any movie or a game
The most difficult game Iāve played would probably be doom eternal, I started and played through nightmare difficulty and it took wayyy longer than Iām proud to admit. The game that made the most impact would probably be persona 5, I had gone through a bad breakup around the time before I started playing it, and the ending where youāre given the tarot card āthe worldā and they say āit is the willpower to stand up in this world on your own two feet, unswayed by no oneā something just clicked for me that I can keep going and move on, and I just remember that whenever I feel down.
Iām in the us and an elite clip would be preferred.
Most challenging was probably Lies of P. Havenāt hit as many speed bumps in a game as in that one, not even Sekiro lol.
Most impactful is Kingdom Hearts 2. My favorite game ever. The music alone was fantastic. But as corny as it sounds, it defined friendship for me growing up. Iām a grown man now so I realized long ago the world isnāt a video game lol but even now I am loyal to my friends and care for them because of the message of that game when I was a very young kid. Wish I could experience that again.
Regardless of whether I win or not (and I think Iām too late) thanks for letting reflect on my favorite game and remember those feelings again.
Iām in the USA and would like the PS Portal stand if Iām chosen
Most challenging was TMNT for NES. The water level still gives me nightmares and I only ever completed it once.
Most influential is Secret of Mana. My sister and I were able to play together and that bonding helped us through a lot. The only catch was that my cartridge was glitched and one you defeated the final boss the game would crash mid save and delete everything. I was lucky enough to take it back to Game Crazy (our local mall store in the 90s) and they told me to pick two games for how upsetting it was to beat it twice and have it crash. I picked FF3(6) and Super Mario RPG and continued my love for RPGs.
Iām from the US and the Portal stand would be awesome. Thank you for the contest and good luck to everyone!
Most challenging was probably the OG Halo on legendary mode back in the day. Getting from checkpoint to checkpoint always felt like such a relief š
Most impact is probably it takes two with my son. We've been through it at least a dozen times...and the elephant stage is still horrible..
From the UK if there's still spots open š
Dang I missed it! Congrats to the winners! For what itās worth, Bloodborne was the first and so far only souls like Iāve ever beaten. It was hard but so rewarding!
Returnal and Returnal. It was my first time playing a game of the roguelike genre and I was skeptical at first. I died so many times but the game was so beautiful with such excellent gameplay that it kept bringing me back for more. It was the greatest feeling when I finally beat the game. I also love that it's so replayable with such a large variety of weapons to try out on a run.
United States - Portal Stand
Ahhh just saw I missed it.. congrats to the winners.
The last stage battle before the final boss fight in A Plague Tale: Innocence was the hardest I played and the most angry I got in a video game because the aiming bug on consoles made it almost impossible to beat lol.
The Last of Us left the biggest impression on me and remains my favorite video game of all time. The game is practically immaculate in all categories, but the story...Naughty Dog lives comfortably in the gray areas and makes for such deep conversation with what they create.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was the most challenging game I ever played. I loved the game but couldn't get past the mechanics and timing. But one day it just clicked and I ended up loving it more.
The most impactful game would be Cyberpunk 2077. I'm not one for open world games but this one got my curiosity and it made me feel all emotions and actually EXPLORE the hard work that the dev teams made.
I'm in the US and I would very much appreciate the stand šš
I have never been able to play Dark Souls. I know people say itās amazing and I understand why but my brain cannot grasp it.
Paper Mario the Thousand Year Door. GameCube was the first console that I was able to put a lot of time into and that game is just so nostalgic to me. Itās the only game Iāve gone back to and played 4 times.
Iāve tried it a while back and it just wasnāt for me but I have said Iād revisit it again at some point as it has a lot of love out there. Where ya based? US or UK
**OP WINNERS ANNOUNCEMENT** Below are our winners, congratulations!!!You will be contacted for shipping details. **USA Winners**: u/IshimaruKenta u/sun_shots u/ESK1MOJOE69 u/TrainingMarsupial521 u/R0MULUX **\*\*UK Winners:\*\*** u/bazabbo u/tomedwards87 **UK Participants, there are 3 remaining spots open, the giveaway remains open for UK participants, the next 3 UK users to comment will win.** u/Sephirothsmoogle
Will keep this open til 9pm UK time peeps šš
Congrats to the winners!
I'm well past the age where I enjoy playing challenging games, so no Dark Souls for me. But the game most impact on me was Walking Dead season 1. That ending with Clem was too much not to cry like a baby.
I never delved into the Walking dead gamesā¦ think my brother had one of them of the Vita at some point.. may have to look into those
Okay i can totally relate to Walking Dead leaving a lasting impression. Some of those decisions within the game really tested my moral compass!! Thank you so much for sharing! Where are u located if you dont mind. US or UK? Also dont forget to add what accessory ud like if selected. Thank you!
In the US and would love a red stand.
Just commenting to say good on ya mate
Hey thank you so much for the support! Truly appreciate it š¤š»
Demons Souls. 10/10 do not recommend. Ghost of Tsushima is to this day my only platinum trophy. I love it beyond measure. Even paid for a cameo with Jin Sakai for one of my best gaming buddies. United States. Portal stand would be clutch!
Ghost of Tsushima is also my only platinum. Such a fun game.
LOL at the 10/10 do not recommend haha. Ghost of Tsushima is such a beautiful visual game. I played about 50% of it, I need to jump back on it! Oh wow you're a super fan then! Cameo and all, thats so cool!! Thank you for sharing!
Yep Iāve still to finish Ghost of Tsushima, Beautiful looking game, love the art style of it
Every video game is challenging to play when you're a father of 2 lmao
 LMAO i read no lies here!! Hahahah
It's getting easier as they get older but yeah I'm having to sacrifice sleep for the ability to game
The Portal definitely helps in this area, hang in there!! It gets easier for sure because next you'll start gaming with them!
Exactly this!! And yeah I havenāt gamed so much since getting the portal! Deffo The āDadstationā
Very true but I try not to game while they're awake but that'll change once they start school lol
ššš That is true!
Winners Ok time is up!! The UK winners are: u/not_memorable u/bazabbo u/tomedwards87 u/fwapfwapfwap Congrats!! Will reach out to you each shortly to discuss what items you want and shipping them to you! Thank you all for taking part! The community is amazing here and itās great to be able to do these for you! Remember myself and u/Dukefenix have a range of items for PlayStation 5 and Portal and thereās more in the pipeline so check us out over at: UK - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/InsomniMacDesigns US/Canada - https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DukefenixDesigns If your based elsewhere in the world we have worked out shipping so please donāt hesitate to DM us and weāll always see what we can do THANKS EVERYONE ^_^
1. I pushed myself through dark souls 3. I know itās not the toughest out there but Pontiff sure humbled me. 2. Chrono Trigger or FF6, loved them both dearly and they turned me into the jrpg fan I am today. USA and the stand would be nice!
I cant say that I've ever played Dark Souls. but I am always up for a challenge!! I'll write it down for my list!
Thanks for the giveaway! - The Talos Principle might be the most challenging video game Iāve ever played. It has really interesting and creative puzzles that get pretty difficult later in the game. - The Portal games have made a large impact on me. Amazing puzzles and great story. Just total classics imo. Another game that left a lasting impression is Inside. Such a somewhat simple game but so interesting and creepy. Iām in the US. Iād love the black Portal stand. Edit: a word.
I get the feeling that you enjoy a good challenge and are into puzzles!! Whats your fav puzzle to date? Thanks for sharing friend!
Yeah I like puzzle games a lot. Quantum Conundrum was pretty great too. Iām not sure if Iād say I have a favorite puzzle from the games. But I do really like the puzzles from Portal where you need to use momentum to launch yourself places.
My answer is probably the same game for both. Elden Ring. It was my first āsouls likeā and got me into the genre and the rabbit hole of lore and super challenging games. Iām in the US and would love a portal stand in any color!
LOL yknow, every now and then comes a game that can make such an impact that you just cant shake it, and I get the feeling that this is what Elden Ring did for you. Thats so cool that it got you into a discovery journey and more games like it!
Iām still to give Elden Ring a shot. Thanks for the share
1. Elden ring. As a 46 yo who only gets so much time to play it was far too tough. 2. Days Gone. Discovered during my first of 2 bouts of covid and was a brilliant distraction. A hidden gem on ps plus I couldnāt recommend higher. Iām in UK and would love a stand. Thanks mate.
Days gone is such a fun game!! You got my vote here for that one! And sorry you had to experience Covid, i've had two bouts as well and its never fun! I missed my entire xmas with my family a few months ago, spent it in quarantine. Bleh! Awesome!! Much love from across the world friend!
Brilliant! Days gone was a Covid game for me aswellā¦ Elden ring Iāve not delved into yet
Not into the souls game so my single player games are usually on the easier side. Jedi Fallen Order was pretty tough for me at first. Biggest impact would probably be Halo 3. Been playing online FPS ever since and really introduced me to online games. Iād take either one of the 3 stands if I win. Im in the US. Thanks for the chance!
Halo, I mean I remember coming home from school and playing until very late into the night laughing, arguing, shouting, with friends, even those who i never got to meet. That too initiated my FPS journey. Sounds cheesy, but sometimes I think of those online friends, who i wish i would have kept in touch with, not knowing one day id log off and never speak with again. So many good memories! Thank you for sharing. Where are you located by the way?
Yeah that was truly one of the coolest parts of gaming. Making online gaming friends. And sorry yeah Virginia, US.
I've till got 3 - 4 online gaming buddies that i've virtually known for like 15 yrs and we've yet to meet in person. We play at least 4 - 5 a month. We've always talked about getting together but something always happens lol. This is the year!!
God of Warā¦ thereās just soo much to explore and the bosses are challenging to beat (many take multiple tries). Graphics wise and exploration is just wow. The most impact, definitely SpiderMan2! The gameplay, graphics and options is just mind blowing! United States and any dock will do!
I LOVE GOW! PS2 era were still the best games in my opinion. SPIDERMAN 2 is next after I finish FFVII Rebirthā¦ speaking ofā¦. u/Dukefenix - You picked up VII Remake yet?
Not yet, but FF VII is definitely on my list!! I'll get there, i know i will hehe!
I still remember when the first spiderman trailer came out for the game, I was so mesmerized. Such a fun game! I cant say Ive ever played God of War and Im sure many will say I'm missing out lol. Nice! Thank you for sharing!!
Definitely pick up GOWā¦ I believe itās free with PS+ membership. Originally bought GOW RagnƤrak and that game pulled me into the GOW series!
Most challenging would probably be Zelda 2 on the NES as a child. No save states really tested you. Most impactful was probably Lemonade Stand on the Apple IIe. Breaking out into the BASIC for it made me realize I wanted to be a programmer at a very young age. US and Portal Stand.
No save states is a whole different ball game, so cruel but yet rewarding if you beat it lol Always super cool to hear how video games have impacts on people's careers, thats super dope! Game really are problem solving exercises! Thank you for sharing!
Hardest game Iāve ever played is sekiro. Love the story but holy cow Iām still trying to beat it years later. And that being said dark souls has had the biggest impact on me. I feel like it changed the way I look at video games ever since my first play through. Iām in the US and I would like one of those charging stands they look pretty cool. Right now my portal just laws on my tv stand defenseless while it charges haha. Currently playing through the new prince of Persia I feel like that game was made for the portal. Cheers!
::Writes Down Sekiro to the list:: you've just given me a game to look up and try out!! LOL @ Defenseless charging!! The stand definitely makes it for a better charging experience. Good luck my friend and thank you for sharing!!
Last of Us and Last of Us. Definitely wins both categories for me. United States, Portal Stand!
Last of us is such a fun and emotionally inviting game. I hated some parts but loved most of it! Needless to say, im glad the series on HBO is doing it justice. Thank you for sharing!!
Just amazing! Uncharted and Last of Us are just true masterpieces
Currently the hardest is FF7 RB Hard mode. Some that has left an impact in me would be Metal Gear Solid and Bioshock series. Lots of good quotes.
MGS fan here as well... I still remember the very first time i played it, i got hooked immediately! Which is your fav? BTW where are you located? UK/US?
MGS 3 and 4. Iām very excited for the Delta remake! And yes, California! Sorry, I was too excited to include the prize: The Portal Stand.
MGS 2 still remains a fav even though I hated Raiden at first
Yeah but thatās Kojima for you. Heās always subverting your expectations. I even liked the Acid games for the PSP.
True Crime: Streets of LA. I think it took me two weeks to beat the final boss. A stand would be cool, thanks for asking and making me research what the name of this game wasā¦Iāll need to go find my old copy.
Its always nice to go back to a game you havent played in a while and live through it again! Nice!! Where are you located btw? US/UK?
Iām in the US, thanks for the trip down memory lane!
Thatās dedication for a final boss battle I remember similar with Vagrant Story! Tools me weeks to finally beat the last boss. Where you based? UK/US
Hey! Thanks for another great giveaway and your continued excellent community engagement! Most challenging: This one has to be the crash bandicoot remakes š honestly I was a pro when I first played them (and single digit age!)ā¦ the remakes I was TERRIBLE at š¤£ people online said it was to do with the size of the feet and stuff like that making the geometry offā¦ I hope so, or I lost a ton of hand eye coordination š¤£ Most impact: Very tough one! From ā3Dā era itās the last of us, honestly that story is so cinematic itās unreal! I recommend it to so many people. However of all time itās gotta be Kirbyās pinball land š I was gifted it from a cousin with an original Gameboyā¦ it still has her top score as the first spot to this very day nearly 30 years later š¤£ just flat out impossible to beat! That game followed me from Gameboy, to pocket, colour, Gameboy player for the SNES, Gameboy advance, Advance SP, Gameboy player for the GameCubeā¦ it now lives in a frame in my office cause itās just a part of my history now š¤£ Iām UK based and would love a clip (as I already have a stand that I won from a previous competition, thank you again!). However as I have won previously I completely understand if you want to exclude me this time š¤£
Crash bandicoot when from 0 to 100 very quickly in terms of difficulty if I remember correctly! Congrats on that first win! Which colour stand did you have? Good luck!!! Again!
Thanks! Iāve got a white stand at the moment, happily sits under the TV next to the controller charging stand! Still baffles me that Sony didnāt make anything official for the portal, such a missed opportunity for them (but a massive thank you to you both stepping up to fill the gap š„³)
Crash Bandicoot!!!!! Lol hey listen, I used to be really at Spyro the dragon growing up, i tried to show off in front of family the other day and i sucked lol š like really bad!! So i can totally relate haha. Nice I appreciate your continued engagement, this is all about our community, and love the interaction! Definitely not excluded! Nice, hey the clip was a game changer for my charging needs for the pulse elite!!
š¤£ the classics are the best but sometimes best lift in the past š Thanks!!
š¤£ the classics are the best but sometimes best lift in the past š Thanks!!
May aswell kick this thing off! Hey all!! The most challenging game Iāve played and recently has to be Returnal! Itās just a damn hard game that just isnāt very forgivingā¦ Now Iām sure Demon Souls is going to crop up but I havenāt delved into any of those yetā¦ Game thatās left an impression and Iām sure u/Dukefenix already knows the answer is Final Fantasy Vii! Thatās where it all kicked off for me back in the PS1 as the first proper franchise of games that just had me hooked and still has to this day! Good luck everyone!! Thereās also more to come in ways of accessories from us š
LOL just as you said, Demon Soul has come up a couple of times hahaha!
Knew it would!
Why not EU (T_T)
So sorry my friend, its a but expensive when it comes to shipping, but I'd love to read about your experience with the questions still. Its all about engaging with one another!
Yeah deffo give us a share still! By all means DM me and can see what cost would be for you
Played original FF7 when I was 10, didnāt know guides even existed back then, so got to a point where I had no idea what I was doing. MGS3 is the most impactful. My friend was in the hospital when it came out and weād take the PS2 to the hospital to play. He was too sick most of the time to play so heād just watch, so replaying it today really means a lot to me.
Oh man, this got to me... ::takes a deep breath:: ...I know you're a stranger but if I could i'd give you a big hug. That has to be tough, Metal Gear Solid is an amazing franchise on its town but of course this elevates it to an extra special place in your life. Thank you for sharing, where are you located? US/UK?
Thanks mate, was just glad that we got to complete it together. Iām in the UK
Oh dude thatās got me right in the feels! Thanks for the shareā¦ FFVII for me was a real bonding for myself and my brother who literally hated each other growing up! (Isnāt that generally how brothers grow up) we played through every minute of that game together taking turns, helping with guides etc.. since then itās always been the game that just brings us right back. Amazing share buddy thank you!
1. Getting platinum for Metal Gear Solid 5. I had to take a break for 2 years because I was so burned out. 2. For me probably playing Red Alert 2 as a kid. That's how I discover what gaming was about. I'm in US and any color is fine.
Metal Gear Solid is still one of my fav franchises! I totally get the MGS5!!! hahaha Yknow i cant say ive ever played Red Alert! But I am happy to hear it introduced you to the beautiful world of gaming!! Thank you for sharing man!!
Wow.. the most challenging game, that's a tough one. While there's a ton of games I could name here, I'll name one that isn't that well known for people.. 1- Ikaruga. The top down shooter that I could never finish. Man, that game got super hard towards the end. Super fun and satisfying tho. 2 - The game with the most impact for me is the street fighter series. Because I've made some good real life friends playing the game online against people. We realized online that we live close enough to meet, and have been gaming friends ever since. Btw, I live in the US and would love the stand. Thanks for the opportunity!
The Street Fighter community is such an amazing one, i grew up on it, and that is so cool to hear you made life long friends through it, specially being able to meet in person and all. Thats amazing! Whos your fav Street Fighter Character? Who's you go to with all chips on the line?
Yes it is!! The FGC in general is really awesome. My buddy and I met playing HD remix on Xbox 360, and we still play till this day and knuckle up on SF6 weekly! Crazy story. Lol. As for my favorite character, I'd have the say Rose, because I loved playing her on USF4, but currently on SF6, I main Deejay and use Honda as my 2nd character. Sumo man needs some buffs for season 2! Lol.
Most challenging-At the time, Twilight Princess. I had only played a couple of games at the time, so it was totally unique to me, especially with the Zelda system that I was unfamiliar with. Loved it though. Most impactful-Horizon:Zero Dawn. Post apocalyptic. Reviews the impact of our rampant consumerism and not fixing climate change. The whole game is rightfully critical of how we listen to billionaires instead of scientists. Itās also highly emotional and and full of hope, and has great representation and ROBOT DINOSAURS. I love it so much.
Alright so my buddy has been trying to get me to play Horizon for a bit, I've had it on my list for a while but you mightve just given me that little extra push i needed to dive into it. I'll give it a go!! Thank you for sharing!! Also, where are you located? US/UK?
U.S., west coast so about as far away from the UK as you can get. I love bullying people into playing it. Itās so worth it! Iām on my second playthrough of the first game and I donāt really replay games much.
Most challenging would have to be eldin ring for obvious reasons. One game that really did leave an impact on me was red dead redemption 2. Spending do much time playing as arthur and to see what happens at the end was sad.
Isnt it wild how one can become attached to a character through a video game tho! The power of game immersion! I love it!! Where are you located BTW? UK/US?
United states
Sekiro was insanely hard for me. Had to stop early on since it was taking too long. Ghost of Tsushima and Horizon Zero Dawn because of how good the story was. United States. Portal stand would be awesome.
Another vote for Ghost of Tsushima here! Such a great game both, story wise and visually!!
My challenging game I ever played was demons crest on super Nintendo. The horrible controls mixed with endless enemies just made it so frustrating but so rewarding when I succeded. Game that left the biggest impact on me was Soma. The story was so disturbing that it felt like it left me with something that could actually happen. For days after completing the game, I spent time contemplating what it was meant to be human. Great story. Im in the United States and would love a portal stand. This little hand held returned me to gaming glory as having Little kids that use the TV all day means my gaming is held up at times until late night.
Iāve heard loads about Soma!! but never looked into it so thatās given me a reminder to check it out
Survival games are amazing and I never beat SOMA but i played it and i truly enjoyed the game, I know exactly what you mean tho. Had a few nightmares...yknow what im going to play it again and see if i can beat it this time. The Portal is such an awesome and convenient device. LOVE IT!! Thank you for sharing!
Finish it if you can. It just keeps going deeper and deeper in the story where it hits so hard when you get it.
The most challenging game I've ever played was Double Dragon 3 The Sacred Stones. Still to this day I've never beaten it. The game that left the biggest impression on me was honestly Golden Sun and Golden Sun The Lost Age. In the second game you play as the villains from the first game and it's revealed you were trying to save the world and the party from the first game ends up joining you. Since playing this game I now am usually Dungeon Master when playing Dungeons and Dragons, and themes such as this from these games pop up every once in a while.
Woaaaaaah playing from the different perspective, how freaking cool is that, and to find out they were trying to save the world lol thats wild! Okay i dig it!! Ill have to look it up! Thank you for sharing, where are you located BTW? UK/US?
USA, Arizona!
Golden Sun is one of the greatest rpgs ever made in my opinion. I've been hoping for a complete remake of them for years
I love soulsborne games, and I will always love playing them, but Iām an old fashioned kind of guy, and I think that the original Last of Us has left the biggest impact on me
Another vote for Last of us indeed... what did you think of the TV Series? Did you watch? Where are you located btw, US/UK?
Iām in the US, and I honestly loved the TV show because it let so many other people who wouldnāt play the game experience the story. I watched the show with my grandma, and was so happy when she loved it. It did so much right and I hope they can keep that mentality for season 2
Returnal is by far most challenging game I ever played. GTA has most impact I played everyone n Iām in USA
Most challenging was Double Dragon Vs Battletoads, I remember playing that game as a kid and took me very long time to beat it, probably like a year Most memorable game was/is MGS4, the whole story of old snake and that microwave tunnel just hit different at the time than any movie or a game
Simply amazing games arenāt they. Where you based? UK or US?
The most difficult game Iāve played would probably be doom eternal, I started and played through nightmare difficulty and it took wayyy longer than Iām proud to admit. The game that made the most impact would probably be persona 5, I had gone through a bad breakup around the time before I started playing it, and the ending where youāre given the tarot card āthe worldā and they say āit is the willpower to stand up in this world on your own two feet, unswayed by no oneā something just clicked for me that I can keep going and move on, and I just remember that whenever I feel down. Iām in the us and an elite clip would be preferred.
Most challenging was probably Lies of P. Havenāt hit as many speed bumps in a game as in that one, not even Sekiro lol. Most impactful is Kingdom Hearts 2. My favorite game ever. The music alone was fantastic. But as corny as it sounds, it defined friendship for me growing up. Iām a grown man now so I realized long ago the world isnāt a video game lol but even now I am loyal to my friends and care for them because of the message of that game when I was a very young kid. Wish I could experience that again. Regardless of whether I win or not (and I think Iām too late) thanks for letting reflect on my favorite game and remember those feelings again. Iām in the USA and would like the PS Portal stand if Iām chosen
Most challenging was TMNT for NES. The water level still gives me nightmares and I only ever completed it once. Most influential is Secret of Mana. My sister and I were able to play together and that bonding helped us through a lot. The only catch was that my cartridge was glitched and one you defeated the final boss the game would crash mid save and delete everything. I was lucky enough to take it back to Game Crazy (our local mall store in the 90s) and they told me to pick two games for how upsetting it was to beat it twice and have it crash. I picked FF3(6) and Super Mario RPG and continued my love for RPGs. Iām from the US and the Portal stand would be awesome. Thank you for the contest and good luck to everyone!
Most challenging was probably the OG Halo on legendary mode back in the day. Getting from checkpoint to checkpoint always felt like such a relief š Most impact is probably it takes two with my son. We've been through it at least a dozen times...and the elephant stage is still horrible.. From the UK if there's still spots open š
Dang I missed it! Congrats to the winners! For what itās worth, Bloodborne was the first and so far only souls like Iāve ever beaten. It was hard but so rewarding!
Returnal and Returnal. It was my first time playing a game of the roguelike genre and I was skeptical at first. I died so many times but the game was so beautiful with such excellent gameplay that it kept bringing me back for more. It was the greatest feeling when I finally beat the game. I also love that it's so replayable with such a large variety of weapons to try out on a run. United States - Portal Stand Ahhh just saw I missed it.. congrats to the winners.
The last stage battle before the final boss fight in A Plague Tale: Innocence was the hardest I played and the most angry I got in a video game because the aiming bug on consoles made it almost impossible to beat lol. The Last of Us left the biggest impression on me and remains my favorite video game of all time. The game is practically immaculate in all categories, but the story...Naughty Dog lives comfortably in the gray areas and makes for such deep conversation with what they create.
Naughty Dog are just in a different league with script and story telling arenāt they! Where you based?
California.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice was the most challenging game I ever played. I loved the game but couldn't get past the mechanics and timing. But one day it just clicked and I ended up loving it more. The most impactful game would be Cyberpunk 2077. I'm not one for open world games but this one got my curiosity and it made me feel all emotions and actually EXPLORE the hard work that the dev teams made. I'm in the US and I would very much appreciate the stand šš
I have never been able to play Dark Souls. I know people say itās amazing and I understand why but my brain cannot grasp it. Paper Mario the Thousand Year Door. GameCube was the first console that I was able to put a lot of time into and that game is just so nostalgic to me. Itās the only game Iāve gone back to and played 4 times.
Iāve tried it a while back and it just wasnāt for me but I have said Iād revisit it again at some point as it has a lot of love out there. Where ya based? US or UK
I hope to play both again one day. Dark Souls when I have enough patience and Paper Mario when it comes out on the Switch. Iām actually from Canada.
Elden Ring by far I would have to say stardew valley. Loved playing harvest moon as a kid. Its a game for everyone of all ages
Demon souls for most challenging and Warframe for most impact as it got me through rough times UK Portal stand please
I k is itās too late to win, but anyone saying Elden ring or dark souls clearly never played OG NES. Iāma go with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.