Video Games

In just a few decades video games have gone from employing the most basic of technology and conventions to being made up of their own entire worlds and realities and that's an absolutely amazing thing to think about. It makes you wonder what they'll be like in another couple decades, which there's absolutely no way to know accept to simply sit back and see where things go. I used to play a lot of video games growing up, but aside from playing a game on my phone from time to time, I rarely do anymore these days. I think the main reason for that drop off is that I just see video games as too much of an expensive habit to furnish. I know that's kind of hypocritical considering some of my other habits, but never the less, unless I come into a large sum of money, I probably wont be picking up video games again anytime soon. Still, I have to admit that if you take into account my entire lifespan, I've spent a good sized portion of it on video games, and I don't regret that. Even though I don't play them so much nowadays, I still have a strong appreciation for the art, and that really is what video games have become; art. Thirty years ago virtually no one would agree with that sentiment, but these days as we look at the fantastic stories, graphics, and concepts displayed through games, more and more people would agree that they are a form of art in and of themselves. I'm not going to lie, if I had the money for it, I would probably get back into video games, because I recognize that we're in a time in history when the platform is in a state of exponential growth and I think it would be really fascinating to ride that wave and be a part of where it ends up going. Video games started out as a few blocks on a screen, and now they tell stories that rival novels, and display artwork that rivals Van Gogh. I understand that some people would be outraged with me for making such a statement, but many others would definitely agree with me. I have many friends that pester me to get back into gaming from time to time, but again, money and time are the two biggest reasons I don't. Video games aren't just something to do, they have become a part of history. They have been the focus of controversy, particularly in the nineties when the violent and sexual aspects of them became the subject of heated debate on their impact on children and society, and that debate continues on to this day. While I don't really take one side or the other on that matter, I think that when it comes to adults playing video games, pretty much anything should be fair game. If you're a grown person, it should be up to you whether or not you want to expose yourself to a little gore or sex, like you would if you were reading a book or watching a movie. Controversy aside, video games are just a part of life these days and for many people they are quite a big part at that, and I don't see that changing anytime soon, which is why they're worth talking about, even if just briefly.