I'm only 18 and I find myself agreeing with the OP. I still find enjoyment for multiple games, but things like Grand Theft Auto lose their touch for me quickly. I loved Elder Scrolls III. I played it for over 200 hours mostly because the only thing I wanted to work towards was becoming a werewolf. About half of that time was spent AS a werewolf, and I loved it to death. Oblivion? Nah. The graphics are great, sure, but the gameplay is almost exactly the same. The only thing different? Rolls and the ability to control your shield. Whoop de doo. I didn't spend much time on it.
I grew up from baby to now on these old video games we all play here at Abandonia. Those old games for me mean many things, my top three being:
1. Memories with my sister (no, she's not dead, I just don't see her much any more)
2. Storytelling - Older games seem to be a lot better at telling us an interesting, enjoyable story. You can also include humor here, because pretty much all of Sierra's old games had great humor in them
3. Gameplay - The graphics? Who needs em! These old games did plenty well with what they had, but had enough to look beautiful for the technology they used. The real strength is in the gameplay, which is what sets apart certain games from others.
Also, I wonder if I know you, Icewolf. Have you ever played Dransik before?