Something to Ponder.

Just a short post for tonight. I should have something more formal in the next couple days, but until then, mull this over. I am 18 years old, and I am farely involved in video games. Many people ahead of me in age and below me in age are involved and exposed to video games at a good level. In fact, as of the past two generations, we are very involved with video games and technology, for the matter. The recent naming of the next generation (iGeneration) brings something to my mind. Adults these days are a little or not at all involved in video games and major forms of technology. But as we all grow up, involvement in these things grows. The decade of kids behind me are VERY exposed to video games, and by the time they become my age, video games will be commonplace among them all in some form.

What does this mean? Well, it means that as the new era of adults, we must realize that we are starting a real shift in perspective. We will be the first people to be fully influenced and active in technology and entertainment current day adults are not exposed to. We will be the first to really accept in this country video games as a viable way of entertainment and value. Think of it. Up until now, video games have not had good marks in today's day and age. They were considered vessels for violence in the 90's. In the last decade they have become in many heads the worst type of entertainment for children, causing them to become lazy. Now, heading into a new decade, realize the situation. The average gamer has gone from someone in their teens to someone in their thirties in a matter of ten years. The age barrier of games is being broken, and games are becoming much more acceptable.

In my opinion, it's very possible that in ten years, video games will be on the same platform as movies, television, and even some sports. We will be the first generation fully exposed to these things and accepting of them. It doesn't seem like that big of a deal, but realizing that the new generation of adults will be coming in with the experience and enjoyment of technologies usually associated with young people is interesting.

What do you think? Is my idea interesting, or a bunch of crap? How do you see video games fitting in the world in the future? Are their changes in store, or are we destined for more of the same? Please comment! It's what keeps this blog alive and wanting to post more!