Tokyo, Japan – The history of videogames is littered with triumphs and tragedies but none grasp the gaming public’s imagination the way the demise of a console does. From the Atari 7800 to the Neo-Geo great and terrible machines have been relegated to history as they variously outstripped expectations or were woefully behind the market. Though the days of failed machines are likely now gone with the three-headed dragon that dominates the marketplace those machines that have passed on into history, continue to rule the hearts of many gamers, with one particular machine holding an extra special place.
Released to the world in 1999 to massive acclaim and even more massive sales the Sega Dreamcast was without a doubt far ahead of its time. Integrating cutting edge graphics, online gaming, and an enviable library of games the Dreamcast was to be the true next generation of gaming. Less than two years later the machine was dead and Sega, which had helped shape the modern console, was relegated to a software manufacturer. Now though, ten years after its release many gamers are still mourning the death of their beloved machine in ways no other console has seen. Now a new study conducted by Sega into the nature of those Dreamcast lovers indicates that their incredible attachment to machine may in fact be due to serious mental illness, causing them to implore people to just let the machine rest in peace.
I think mental illness is taking it a bit far. Maybe obsessive or single minded, but not sick in the head. People just like trying to justify why they think something is so great to others who may not agree or be aware of it. This happens with more stuff than just the Dreamcast.
This is the most ridiculous thing I've read all day. So, because Sega stopped supporting their own system and moved on, anyone still thoroughly enjoying it is mentally retarded? Oh good. Thanks sega.
General Chaos wrote:Hah. What a bunch of psycho Dreamcast worshipers. It's sad, really.
I'm going to go tend to my Saturn shrine now...
If Dreamcast lovers are mentally ill, I can't imagine what's wrong with Saturn lovers.
My Saturn just spoke to me (not that that's unusual) and told me there's nothing wrong with me, so I'm not sure what you're asking.
In all seriousness, it does seem like DC fans in particular are some of the absolutely most devoted retro-system followers. Why is that? I know we have quite a few in our midst here.
