Mainstream Gaming & YTaG

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Here is a great read on what constitutes a game for a hardcore gamer vs casual gamer.

In the traditional sense of what has become, for many hard core players, the definition of a ‘game’, Yoshi Touch & Go is not. It could be defined as a ‘casual’ game, like those played via web browsers or on airplanes. These hard core folks decry online solitaire and Bejewelled, claiming that the only true ‘games’ are in-depth and, frankly, mainstream-inaccessible behemoths like Final Fantasy. In fact, it seems that simple goal-attainment, pick-up-and-play capabilities and distraction is how this entertainment medium grabs new players.

Defintely worth the read. Many gamers are so emersed in the medium, or have been at it so long, that they dont look at the casual market with open eyes. All of those new gamers Nintendo is talking about? This is where they are. They dont know what Final Fantasy is. They havent beaten Super Mario 64. Its the simple, enjoyable games that get them interested. After that we can convert them to ‘harcore’ status.

As Kamalot said:

For gamers, it is difficult to grasp: many people enjoy playing, experiencing these new types of games that don’t fit into the mold of what we typically consider a game. How can a game not be divided into levels, or have boss battles, or upgrades or unlockable content? Playing just for the sake of enjoying playing? ABSURD!

Follow the link for the full writeup:

Guardian Article

Submitted By: Kamalot