Video Games Go Boom Part 6

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Human beings love to play. It's only natural that computers, even in their early days, were used to make games. Entire machines were eventually made that were dedicated to video games alone.

From the inception of video games in the 1970's to the crash and resurrection of them in the 80's, video games have been a quiet part of the modern world. The future of video game entertainment is wildly different than today's picture. Yes, technology will increase to allow for more realistic games. Stories will get better, games will become more involving and intricate. But not everyone can handle that. The hardcore gamer of today grew up with simpler entertainment. Tossing something infinitely more complex in front of a new gamer's face will leave confused looks, grumpy gamers, and bankrupt companies.

The future of video games can be found in diversity. Two of the big three console makers are focusing on more complex technology with a bewildering amount of features. That's fine for anyone who cut their teeth on the Atari 2600. But for the casual gamer unfamiliar with the loads of precursor technology, they aren't going to want to put the time into learning HOW to game just to PLAY games. It's the result of rapidly advancing technology, and it's coming to a head.

A new video games boom is about to occur. With the market saturated in sequels, stamped-out clones and other filler titles, even veteran gamers are starting to scratch their heads and wonder what else is out there. Developers such as the industry veteran Nintendo, realizes that the market must open its arms to a wider audience in order to survive. And how to you invite more people in? By giving them something they can understand. By giving them a piece of technology that doesn't make them feel stupid. By giving them something they can have fun with.

Fun. That's how the industry began. That's what it is for most gamers today. But that's what it will be for all the n00b gamers of the future.

Thanks for reading Video Games Go Boom. Hopefully your head is filled with strange ideas and a new view on the world you call home. Now all you have to do is sit back and play some games and wait for the revolution.

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• Part 0: Introduction
• Part 1: Gamers and Non-Gamers
• Part 2: The Video Games Industry
• Part 3: Sony
• Part 4: Microsoft
• Part 5: Nintendo
• Part 6: Outroduction