March 24th 2024.
Are game consoles losing popularity because of their complexity? One reader believes so, stating that the modern games and controllers are deterring potential buyers. This year has been an interesting one for the gaming industry, with both Microsoft and Sony talking about growth and multi-format gaming at the same time.
The reader believes that this sudden concern for growth is due to the fact that the number of console owners has not significantly increased with each new generation. The PlayStation 2, released two decades ago, is still the best-selling console and it seems that the same types of people are buying consoles each generation, with no new audience being attracted.
The reader points out that long-term planning may not be a strong suit for game companies, as their solution to the lack of growth is to stop making console games and focus on live service and mobile games instead. However, the reader believes that the real reason for the decline in console popularity is due to the complexity of modern games and controllers.
They argue that regular people struggle to understand and use the controllers, especially the second analogue stick for controlling the camera. This is not only a diversion of their attention, but also not a fun aspect of the game. Other factors such as the time commitment required by many games and the general complexity of modern games also contribute to the issue.
The reader suggests that the only way to fix the console problem is through mind control, which may sound like science fiction but is already being developed and tested. Once this technology becomes widely available, console gaming may see an increase in its audience. However, there is a concern that publishers may ruin the experience before that happens.
In the end, the reader believes that console gaming will always be a niche interest, with simpler games being the only way to attract a larger audience. The article concludes by mentioning some upcoming releases and a call for reader submissions.
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