Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Great time to be a Gamer

Right now, November 2013, is the best time in a long time to be a gamer.  We are coming out of a long period of stagnation - where games were little more than incremental new versions of themselves.  (Here's looking @ you, COD).

However, that's all changing now.

Affordable PC Gaming - Mid to High End PC gaming close to the cheapest it's ever been - you can build a "high to ultra-high" PC for under $800 USD.

Finally, New Consoles:  As others attest, game developers prefer to sink to the lowest common denominator when building games.  And that has been the console - which has deprived PC gamers of better graphics.  Not only do we have two new consoles coming out - the developers can now really evolve game technology.  Specifically when it comes to 'second screen', motion, and integrating MMO concepts.

Indie Games:  Personally, I think the surge in indie games is tied to the serge in mobile gaming.  Players are willing to sacrifice great graphics for great playability.  What's amazing about this is that with the restrictions loosening on game distribution, developers can now get to market significantly faster and cheaper.  Plus the time and cost of building games continues to plummet.