2010-02-17, 11:06 PM
As a gamer, I have to say that gaming nowadays are more so for casual young-adults or for older adults. Or at least, they're starting to attract older audiences. Back in the days, only little children played games as a source of entertainment. These days, games can be played for other things:
Ex: Guitar Hero because it resembles real-life bands. Wii-fit because it can help people to get into shape. Wii-sports because it simulates sports, etc.
Games like MegaMan, Pokemon, etc. will eventually become a thing of the past, because the gaming industry are starting to head towards a new direction. Hardcore games will eventually appeal to people less, not to say that they will not attract any people. RPGs are still doing well, same for MMOs. As technology gets better, games will get better. I never expected the gaming industry to target older audiences though, that was new to me. I knew they were going to be more advanced, but not like this. I'm sorta neutral on this.
Ex: Guitar Hero because it resembles real-life bands. Wii-fit because it can help people to get into shape. Wii-sports because it simulates sports, etc.
Games like MegaMan, Pokemon, etc. will eventually become a thing of the past, because the gaming industry are starting to head towards a new direction. Hardcore games will eventually appeal to people less, not to say that they will not attract any people. RPGs are still doing well, same for MMOs. As technology gets better, games will get better. I never expected the gaming industry to target older audiences though, that was new to me. I knew they were going to be more advanced, but not like this. I'm sorta neutral on this.