| b33r said: I thought it was an interesting watch to be honest. Though I disagree with trying to make out video games to be just toys. That is backstepping, not moving forward. Gamers and game companies have fought for a long time to have the general public not see gaming as just for kids, or just toys. We are finally getting there, no reason to take a step backwards. Gaming will be accepted as another entertainment medium in general, for all ages, it pretty much already is. The gaming industry takes in more money than the movie industry, do you really think movies would fare better if they were all made just for kids? Video games wouldn't either, though some companies could do a better job of targeting certain age categories. The mascot and games for kids stuff about 360 and PS3 is a good point though, just a bit exagerated.
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Toys are not backwards. Anything that is meant to be played is defined as either a game or a toy. It's just the association people have with the word toy that makes you think it's backwards. A toy can be adult. Ever heard of the '80s phrase "He who dies with the most toys, wins,"? That meant things for adults, not just raiding FAO Schwartz.
A flashy-first game is awesome when it comes out. A great-first game is awesome forever.
Plus, just for the hell of it: Kelly Brook at the 2008 BAFTAs
