The problem with gaming today (in general) is that technology is allowed to dominate over technique. In other words, people want to show off what they can do with the console rather than make something that is fun to play.
And contrary to the OP, Nintendo is probably much less guilty of this than other companies.
The success of the dirt-smoke-gun barrel-blood FPS have made copycats out of many developers, looking for that multimillion seller they need to keep them fiscally afloat for another quarter.
Meanwhile, Nintendo tries new and different things -- some of which work better than others (and some of which never make it outside of Japan (i.e., Captain Rainbow)).
It is essentially the same thing that has happened with movies -- which is why few people over 40 go to the movies regularly as there is little targeted to them. If games do not rethink their approach, they will share that same limited future.
Mike from Morgantown
 I am Mario.I like to jump around, and would lead a fairly serene and aimless existence if it weren't for my friends always getting into trouble. I love to help out, even when it puts me at risk. I seem to make friends with people who just can't stay out of trouble. Wii Friend Code: 1624 6601 1126 1492 NNID: Mike_INTV |
