hsrob on 03 May 2009
I would by no means call myself a hardcore gamer these days but i can't remember too many games that i ever found hard on easy mode. I nearly always go for normal mode except for sequels to games that i have already played, where i tend to go for the harder option.
My point is not to say i'm better at gamer than you put to point out that people have a wide range of gaming skills and it's hard for developers to nail down a level of difficulty which is suitable for everyone. Furthermore with certain games it's probably hard to dumb down the the game to a level where it is easy enough for everyone to play without difficulty while still staying true to the core mechanics of the game.
