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Nintendo and the Decline of Hardcore Gaming
angry tapir writes "Chris Jager from GoodGearGuide argues that the rise of casual gaming means near-certain death for hardcore gaming. The sales of casual 'party-friendly' games are massively outstripping the sales of classic hardcore games, and the makers of other consoles are taking note of Nintendo's success in attracting non-traditional gamers to the Wii and DS. There is evidence that Sony and Microsoft are both trying to tap into the casual market, and it's only a matter of time before hardcore gaming goes the way of the Nintendo PowerGlove."
Of course, the trend toward casual doesn't just involve Nintendo — World of Warcraft's success (and the huge effect it's had on the MMO genre) is often credited to its focus on casual gamers. While it's not unreasonable for game studios to want all players to see all of the game's content, perhaps there's a better way of catering to the more hardcore players than tacking on difficulty modes and "do it the hard way" achievements.
Actually, it's just a game for people that suck at real video games, and the ones that don't suck at real video games start to after playing World of Warcraft for even a short time. Not even so much of a game as it is a hobby, and only then for people that are too untalented or clumsy for crafts or writing or song. True story.
It's not so much a form of entertainment as it is a form of internment. World of Warcraft is nothing but a mind-dulling, reflex-destroying, life-consuming habit. It's kind of like a MySpace for kids that are 'too cool' for MySpace.
your a faggot
when the mood strikes but gaming ain't no important part of your life ...
play it at leisure and still make progress
But aren't those the same thing?
"I don't know, therefore Aliens" Wafflebox1
Stardock? More like Starforce.