I am not a gamer but I am fascinated with the evolution of video games.  This article gives interesting tidbits about visual clues, moral ambiguity and how realistic does not mean successful.

Most games are good guy/bad guy – but what happens when morality is inserted?  When you see the bad guy pleading for his life in the game – does that change your enthusiasm to kill him?  Interesting questions…

NYU is creating a games department.  Just another sign that gaming will be the dominant medium of the 21st century.  The new generation participates in storytelling instead of letting it be preached to them.  This article also talks about creating games in the realm of social change.  While most games in the brief history of gaming have been purely recreational – there is a new emphasis on games that also teach core skills and are more experimental.  Love the idea of Budgetball.

Animation and video games will be the dominant medium of the 21st century.  It might sound ridiculous but its true.  As the storytelling quality rises to meet the spectacular graphics you will have incredible pieces of art.  Just like Avatar… Check out the Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts for 2010 – always a good spot to find new talent.