The state of video games in the current generation

In the dawning of a new year and the midst of difficult times for video games -- between government spotlight and media scapegoats -- a longtime and passionate gamer may or may not find himself reflecting on the current state of video games. After all, this is something of great importance to us, more important than many onlookers may understand. Just as others easily become engrossed in the sports season or their favorite running television series, those who love video games truly see them as more than just entertainment to pass the time.