The author should have taken a broader approach. Cut the analogy to IE and Microsoft in half (I don't think it's very close to what Valve is doing) and add in comparison with digital distribution of other medaia. Hello?! Have you ever heard of music and movie distribution via iTunes? That is...
Nice. You put into words what I've been thinking for a few years.
About the "meticulously arranged playground" comment, I agree for the most part. However don't you think you have to look at that aspect per-game? Call of Duty is a good example of a game that guides you very closely through...
Great article.
It accurately describes the mystique around geocaching and it reminds me of my first cache find. I especially liked the "invisible thread" imagery... how true!
That was the best article I've read in Escapist for a while. Although I share his pain which is why I enjoyed the article, I just wish Bob Harris could straight-up tell me exactly why I keep playing when I suck so bad.
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