Some people think graphics are the key to the future of gaming. Others think networked communities of gamers will inherit the gaming world. There are also those who think emotional gameplay will lead the way. Still others think it will be user-generated content. Can't we all just get along?
To review the cases:
Videogame Aesthetics believes photo-realism is the way forward, (although I don't agree here).
2Old2Play similarly says, "Pah!" to the graphics argument and raises its vote for networked capabilities. I concur.
We've banged on about emotion in games, with a little help from a research group and industry insiders.
The BBC makes a strong case for user-generated content here. They've also got an interview with designer Will Wright who goes into depth with his new game Spore.
What, pray tell, is the future of gaming?
