So, Skyrim's out 11/11/11

[kandrathe]

It could be I am just finally outgrowing gaming

I often have thought that over the past 37 years. Then, I realize I'm just bored with the games currently available on the machines I currently have. And... with kids, and work, I don't have as much time as I did when I was younger.

I'm not so keen on the downsizing to smart phones and return of the retro games craze. There is merit in examining how much of gaming has become mindless decision trees leading to various cut scenes, as opposed to having ultimate influence over the win/loss. Too many games have devolved into interactive movies, rather than presenting any mentally challenging gamesmanship. Crappy games aren't worth my time. I don't need to be the protagonist to progressively unlock and relive the plot of the last movie, cartoon or book. I'll just re-watch, or re-read their last adventure and be done with it.

I think we actually live at an interesting time. Processors will be capable of presenting us with nearly VR, and eventually I/O devices will make our interactions more and more immersive. This may or may not involve neuroprosthetic (Brain Computer Interface) devices. (I'm certainly more willing to experiment with non-invasive BCI technology). I believe that in the future, one difference between the "haves" and the "have nots" will be determined by who is plugged into the net real-time.

We won't need a smart phone. We will be smart phones. And the new classroom issue would be... "Mr. Jones are you paying attention to class, or are you off on some fantasy adventure in your mind?"