When I look at the state of the industry, I sometimes ask myself if it is worth it.  This may sound a lot like the grumblings of someone who remembers the past more fondly than they really were.  That is entirely possible; but soak in the list and just extrapolate where we will be in another 10 or 20 years of gaming history.  Does it make you proud to be a part of that future, to be a contributing factor in it?

I’ve found myself picking up new hobbies in recent years, forgoing potential gaming time for something more… well… gratifying.  I feel like the joy of games, at least what I enjoyed about games, is nearly gone.  What was once a blinding experience is little more than a faint glow in the modern game experience.  I’m not just talking about the game content itself, I’m talking about the experience of purchasing, playing, and beating a game; from beginning to end.  I’m talking about the sensation of finishing a game without the sinking feeling that DLC is around to corner to tell you the true ending, for another $10. » Read more..

Maybe I’m spoiled or jaded, or maybe I am just searching for something different these days but for all the hype and leaked specs I’m still not excited about the next generation of consoles.  I don’t know why, but I feel like I should be more excited by now and still, nothing. » Read more..