Open-World Memories

January 27, 2024

The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023," posted by the channel "Nixian." It features gameplay from the game "World of Warcraft," specifically from the year 2004. The scene takes place in a lush, jungle environment, with dense green foliage and towering trees in the background. In the foreground, a character is engaged in combat with creatures labeled as "Kolkar Pack Runner." The interface displays health bars, quest logs, and various action buttons typical of "World of Warcraft." The visual elements include a campfire and tents, adding to the immersive wilderness setting. The screen also shows text indicating loot and quest objectives, enhancing the game's RPG elements. The video aims to showcase the development of open-world games over the years, with "World of Warcraft" being a significant milestone in gaming history. - Title: "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" - Channel / profile: "Nixian" - Site / app: "YouTube"
3:00 AM

2:45 a.m. (e)

Saw Parthiv Hirdaramani playing this in his house
The screenshot shows a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" on the channel "Nixian." The image is a frame from the video game "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion," released in 2006. The scene captures a character standing on a grassy hill, overlooking a vast, lush landscape. In the background, there are rolling hills, a river, and a large castle-like structure with a tall tower, indicative of the game’s expansive fantasy environment. The character, seen from behind, is holding a sword and shield, dressed in medieval-style armor, suggesting readiness for adventure. The bright, clear sky and vibrant greenery emphasize the open-world exploration aspect of the game. The user interface displays a compass and health bar, typical of RPGs, enhancing the immersive experience for players. The overall mood is adventurous and exploratory, inviting viewers to appreciate the evolution of open-world gaming.
3:00 AM (b)

2:45 a.m. (f)

Played it in Visal Alehandra's house
The screenshot is from a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" on the channel Nixian. The scene features a post-apocalyptic landscape from the game "Fallout 3," indicated by the on-screen text and game interface. The setting depicts a desolate, barren environment with debris, ruined structures, and a faded "Scenic Overlook" sign. The foreground includes rocky terrain, while the background shows remnants of a city skyline, creating a sense of desolation typical of the "Fallout" series. The user interface elements, such as the health and action points meter, are visible at the bottom, showcasing the immersive and survival-oriented gameplay. The color palette is muted, reflecting the game's grim atmosphere, with a dusty, overcast sky enhancing the sense of abandonment. This frame captures the thematic essence of exploration and survival in a world transformed by cataclysmic events. - Title: "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" - Channel / profile: "Nixian" - Site / app: "YouTube"
3:00 AM (c)

3:00 a.m.

Shashi Welgama got me this one
The video frame is a scene from the game "Just Cause 2," which was released in 2010. The visual shows a character in a freefall position over a coastal landscape, suggesting an action-packed moment common in open-world games. The character is wearing a tactical outfit with a harness, preparing to deploy a parachute. The ocean below is a vivid blue-green, meeting a sandy beach lined with trees, indicating a tropical setting. In the top left corner, there is a circular mini-map displaying part of the game's interface. A prompt on the right side of the screen reads "Open parachute SPACE," indicating an action the player can perform. The overall lighting is bright, suggesting daytime in the game. The screenshot is from a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023," on the channel "Nixian," known for showcasing video game evolutions and gameplay. The frame exemplifies the adventurous and open-ended gameplay style that "Just Cause 2" is known for.
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3:00 a.m. (b)

Sandesh Sharma likes this
The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" on the channel Nixian. It depicts a scene from the game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim," released in 2011. The scene shows a character in the foreground facing a giant, which is a recurring enemy type in the game. The setting is an outdoor, rural landscape with rolling hills and a rustic farmstead visible in the background. The text "Farm Discovered" and "Pelagia Farm" indicates that the player has reached a new location within the game world. The character in the foreground is clad in medieval-style armor, carrying a shield and a weapon, poised for combat. The giant, towering over the player, is wielding a large club. The environment is bathed in warm, golden sunlight, typical of the game's atmospheric design. The video player interface is visible, showing playback controls and viewer engagement metrics, including likes and subscriber count. The overall mood of the image conveys the epic, adventurous nature of "Skyrim," highlighting its open-world exploration and fantasy elements.
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3:00 a.m. (c)

This didn't run so well on my Dell Inspiron 14 back then

I was interested in more fun stuff
The screenshot captures a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" from the Nixian channel. The video showcases gameplay from the game "Far Cry 3," a title released in 2012. The scene features a first-person perspective aiming a gun at a red-orange jeep, which is parked in a lush, tropical environment with greenery and distant mountains. The player's hand and firearm are visible in the foreground, emphasizing the action-focused nature of the game. A mini-map and ammunition count are displayed on the screen, providing typical in-game information. The YouTube interface is visible, with elements like the video timeline, view count, likes, and engagement buttons. The browser tabs and bookmarks bar suggest a user browsing on a computer. The overall composition highlights the tropical setting of "Far Cry 3," known for its open-world exploration and action-adventure gameplay. The vibrant colors of the jeep and surrounding foliage contrast with the blue sky and distant ocean, creating an immersive gaming environment. - Title: "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" - Channel / profile: "Nixian" - Site / app: "YouTube"
3:00 AM (f)

3:00 a.m. (d)

Udesh lent me this one

He's cool

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The screenshot displays a scene from the video game "Grand Theft Auto V," part of a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" on the channel Nixian. The image features a virtual parking lot, with a convertible car prominently in the foreground, facing towards the ocean in the background. The sky is overcast, creating a muted, realistic atmosphere typical of the game's Los Angeles-inspired setting. Several other vehicles, including a motorcycle and cars, are scattered throughout the lot. The setting is open and spacious, with tall streetlamps lining the perimeter. The video is paused at 9:04 out of a total duration of 17:17, highlighting the game's release year, 2013. The interface of a web browser is visible, with multiple tabs open, including search and social media sites, enhancing the realism of the context in which the video is being viewed. - Title: "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" - Channel / profile: "Nixian" - Site / app: "YouTube"
3:00 AM (g)

3:00 a.m. (f)

Udesh's dad Upali Dharmadasa got that car

And Udhantha's obsessed with GTA V
In this screenshot, we see a scene from the YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" by the channel Nixian. The video frame features gameplay from the game "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," which was released in 2015. The screen captures the player navigating through a lush, expansive environment, characterized by a dense forest and a distant snow-capped mountain. The atmosphere is vibrant and detailed, showcasing the game's high-quality graphics. The player is on horseback, with the character in the foreground moving along a path surrounded by rich greenery and wild vegetation. The HUD displays various on-screen elements such as health bars and a mini-map. French subtitles provide instructions, including "Retrouvez Yennefer sur le site du cataclysme magique" and controls such as "Galoper [Appuyer deux fois] A." This captures the immersive nature of open-world gaming, highlighting the freedom and exploration aspects typical of "The Witcher" series. The interface is informative, with text providing context and guidance for the player's actions within the game. - Title: "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" - Channel / profile: "Nixian" - Site / app: "YouTube" - Captions / subtitles: "Retrouvez Yennefer sur le site du cataclysme magique."
3:00 AM (h)

3:00 a.m. (g)

I haven't played Witcher 3, but saw Milan with it

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The image is a screenshot from a YouTube video titled "Evolution of Open World Games 1984-2023" on the channel "Nixian." The scene features a detailed, lush outdoor environment with tall trees and dense foliage, highlighting the graphical realism typical of modern video games. Prominently displayed on the screen is the text "2017 Horizon Zero Dawn," indicating the featured game. The game's setting appears to be a forest, rendered with attention to detail, capturing the nature's textures and colors vividly, with sunlight filtering through the leaves. The video appears to be showcasing the visual and thematic evolution of open-world games over the years. The screenshot includes YouTube's interface elements, such as video title, channel name, and various viewer interaction options like likes and sharing.
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Jonathan Page, likes this

I was so jealous, I got a gold trophy

And by then he'd gotten a platinum

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One minute, I was so proud I won

But seeing him get a platinum

Sigh
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