seems like most of your points fall under number 1. Also, about your last point.
It seems to be a more recent phenom have a the 16 year old protagonist.
Chrono Trigger?? Nope, FF6, nope, in FF4 they are all in there 20s (once rydia grows up)
Many of the SNES games had there heroes ages 20-25.
End of 2009 Predictions (Set, January 1st 2009)
Wii- 72 million 3rd Year Peak, better slate of releases
360- 37 million Should trend down slightly after 3rd year peak
PS3- 29 million Sales should pick up next year, 3rd year peak and price cut







