When it comes to arcade games, my play style hasn't changed. I treat MAME like an experience in the arcade. I take a break from work and open up MAME with a set amount of quarters I'm going to spend (usually $2) and once it's gone, it's gone. I then close MAME and go about the rest of my day.
On the other hand, my play style has changed dramatically with console games. Got married and bought my first home in '07 and doing so shifted my priorities. Used to spend HOURS console gaming in the evening, but that's now been reduced to 20-30 minute sessions. Thing is, I still buy games like I used to... so now I just have stacks of unplayed games sitting on the shelves. Heck, I'm looking at a sealed copy of Mass Effect 1 right now (that I bought when it was released)!
I've always been the type of gamer who watches the cutscenes, looks in all of the corners for hidden secrets, and puts extra time into building up my character for the best stat combinations. If I don't have the time to do that, I'd just rather not play those types of games as I feel like I'm cheating myself out of a great experience if I rush through it. So I've been sticking to the more simple pick up 'n play titles like fighting games and racing games.
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