Are guns in video games holding the medium back?

[KLXVER]

GOWTLOZ said:

KLXVER said:

But thats been the case for a long time. Look at the N64 and PS1. Games like Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Resident Evil, Silent Hill etc... I mean even Donkey Kong 64 had guns ffs.

Games like Gran Turismo, Crash Bandicoot, Mario and Pokemon were very popular and none of them had nostalgic fans at that time. Shooters were popular but weren't the most popular genre by far like they are now.

Well there are more gamers now than ever, so how are guns in games holding the industry back?