3D seems to be the feature to be given the almighty push over the next few years, what with more films being released in 3D, and consoles such as the 3DS and PS3 having 3D capabilities. But is it worth it? Presently, I'd say a resounding no. Not only are 3DTV's very expensive but i imagine it would take several years for video game developers to even begin to try and incorporate 3D technology in such a way to make it worth it.

Is 3D just a phase, as it was in the 80's? Is it perhaps feasible only in films? Most likely it is too early to tell. One thing that is for certain is that 3D will be the next era we are bombarded by from the major media companies. Improved technology has definitely helped 3D make a statement. Just one slight note to these companies who want to push for 3D with their TV's however, and that is......make it reasonably priced! I am perhaps more likely to be offered a free operation to turn me into some crazy half elf/half dragon hybrid, than this actually happen. As always though, apart from those hardcore people who have more money than they know what to do with, not many are going to go all 3D ready when it costs so much. Of course, as more 3D media is released and more 3DTV's are, coupled together with more cost effective manufacturing, the price will become more reasonable.

For the time being however.....I'll stick with my pleasant 2D games 8):lol:

In a time where games are constantly trying to push the envelope graphically, and trying to find new innovative ways of playing, have developers, or even ourselves forgotten what is the most important component of a game?

Of course, this is like asking what your favourite food is, so feel free to leave a comment on what most of all makes a game for you. I personally, as just about anybody will say, that having fantastic graphics, game play, etc. all together is phenomenal. However, for me, a game has to be fun most of all. If a game feels like a chore for a long period of time, that isn't a game its another chore.

In a time of HDTV and Blu-Ray discs, it is easy to forget how fun older games like Tetris, Pac-Man or Sonic were. These original games that are icons of the gaming world, do not have top of the range graphics compared to today for obvious reasons, yet there are those who don't play them anymore or never have done so because of the graphics. This i find to be somewhat...horrifying really. These are gaming icons which are still just as fun to pick up and play even today, which is a testament to their status. It never feels like a chore when you play these games, and if you are fortunate to have been around when they were first released like i was for Sonic, you no doubt will have fond memories of playing these games for hours. The soul of what it is to be a gamer is held in these older icons.

While there are new games out there which deserve to be called some of the best games ever due to amazing graphics, story, game play etc. Remember folks, that games *especially for me* have to make me enjoy what im playing. The day we stopped enjoying playing games would be a sad day indeed. Show love for the fun factor! 8)

Hello to all you Gamespot viewers! After toying with the idea i've finally decided to maintain something called a blog....8)

Watch this space as i give my views and reviews of games that i have played both new and old, and on other related gaming news. Perhaps even something altogether different who knows. Hope you like what you read, something a little different from what other people think anyway.

Updates soon :D