BBC News has published an article under the technology sector dedicated to the success of videogames. It is not just that the interactive experiences are getting ever more immersive, or the industry is being taken ever more seriously, but hardware and software sales are up significantly on last year - buoyed by a new generation of consoles and the work of developers who are beginning to exploit the tools they have at their disposal. The industry also looks to have found a way to blend the loose attractions of casual and social gaming with the hardcore experiences beloved by the seasoned player. Long-standing gamers were spending more money on games and a whole new audience had been introduced to gaming for the first time.
This year will be remembered as the year the Wii took centre stage as the console of choice for families, the year PlayStation 3 finally showed its promise in real terms and the Xbox 360 hit its stride with the 5th anniversary of online service Xbox Live. It is also the year of the handheld with Nintendo DS and PSP continuing to sell explosively, the year PC gaming began its renaissance and developers got to grips with tools that allowed them to tell stories in new, dynamic ways. The industry has started showing signs of maturity and who knows what will be the future of gaming.More information:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7107144.stm