I don't buy the notion that the push for optional easy modes in games is the cause of obsessive gamers bitching about "filthy casuals". Nobody is forcing the obsessives to play on easy mode.
I prefer to think that obsessive gamers who complain about "filthy casuals" are entitled assholes trying to be gatekeepers.
@starbreaker I couldn't agree more! The gaming community is full of people who seem to hold to the notion that they're part of some elite club. I believe the wonderful hobby of gaming should be accessible to all.
@ayachan @starbreaker hence why I prefer single-player games.
@DictionaryPlus @ayachan I don't mind online coop as long as I don't have to actually talk to anybody.
Take Destiny 2 as an example. I can do all of the multiplayer without talking to anybody; it consists mainly of follow the other players, shoot the aliens, and revive them if they go down and you can get to them. This even applies in team pvp since I don't have to worry about friendly fire.
Likewise for Dark Souls. Even PVP can be fun because of the dueling culture that's sprung up.
@starbreaker @DictionaryPlus Precisely! Splatoon 2 and Splatoon for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Wii U, respectively, are exactly the same. The first game had no chat option and the second game only allows chat in private play groups.
Those sorts of online games where you don't communicate actively are absolutely the best.