The Ever Evolving Gaming Market

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Weve seen it time and time again. Small developers are becoming increasingly rare. They are either going out of business or being snatched up by larger ones.

While the advance in technology and the faster pace of the gaming industry is good for gamers right now, this kind of expansion could lead to a stagnation of the market and Hollywood-ization of the industy.

Of course, there will always be the stand out studios that keep on innovating and manage to stay afloat. Thats why I feel its so important (and rewarding) to support small developers. If you are only interested in the newest Madden game, chances are you are missing out on some of the most creative and unique games. The games that really push the boundaries of gaming and keep it fresh.

Anyway, follow the link to read and interesting article about developers and their feelings about the next generation.

News.com Article

Once your done with that head over the the Indie Games section and refresh your gaming self:

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