As games became integrated into main steam media, just like any other form of medium, the flood gates were open to politics.
I've lived through mainly all generations and seen it all.
Marketing is everything in today's world of gaming. More so now than ever. When you take all things into consideration, although the question is vague, the answer is, no.
Fundamentally speaking games have obviously evolved into a form of art but the core of what I consider an "actual video game," remains the same.
Space and time.
How well can the developer utilize those two components? Call of Duty did it and did it well with guns, grenades, knives, rockets, multi-player, online, customization and all the amenities.
Tetris did it too. With blocks.
The 2d-16bit era was a special time in gaming. Comparing it to any other era is somewhat unfair...to any other era...and I say that with all sincerity.
Insert Coin. Press START. You Died. Continue?
