Video Game Renaissance

With all that is surrounding us we truly are in the "Renaissance" of video games. Almost every AAA release within the last 2 years have been blockbusters. Independent studios are publishing games that are being played on a much higher audience than ever before. What's more, games are now being branched off into movies, comics, and novels more than ever. This year is proving to be even bigger than before with major releases and more to come.

It truly is the best time to be a gamer. What's best about the current state of games is that there are masterpieces coming out from everyone rather than just a few hits from one or two top studios. Triple AAA titles are not the only ones in the spotlight as more mobile games and Arcade games are starting to garner more attention by the masses. Games such as Limbo, Outlands and From Dust are taking center stage for their beautiful in-game artwork and intriguing gameplay.

More novels and and video media are being made to tie-in to games. This opens up a great part of a storyline that a developer can't fit into cinematics. Back stories are introducing us to plots never before thought possible. Introductions to future characters are creating the chance of a sequel. In some cases it just expands the games universe creating a new type of fan. In any case these are being welcomed by the community as sales for such items are getting higher.

Yes folks, I truly believe we are seeing the peak of a true renaissance. I'll be sad when it's over but I know that down the road someone will bring us into a new age.