oligopoly - a state of limitedcompetition, in which a market is shared by a small number of producers or sellers.

Don't forget the indie scene, you're also competing with them.

Can't see this surviving through congress, its totally ridiculous. My own comment: http://wikipedianmarlith.blogspot.com/2011/11/sincere-and-honest-demand-for-copyright.html

I would like to see AI that is capable of holding conversations, like real, intelligent humans. Having AI work with dialouge trees dynamically would be awesome in RPGs.

E3 2008 was the worst 2004 was the best and most exiting

But is it open-source?

Another part of the problem is uncreative developers who play it safe. Art advances through experiments like Jackson Pollack, The Beatles and Samuel Beckett. With tough economies and cramped budgets, developers are unwilling to try out new styles of gameplay and expression in fear of failing.

Well, at any rate, great job. This is the most thoughtful article I have read in a while here.

What is art? That's a question that must be answered before video game can be considered as art? For me, the individuality of the artist must show up within the piece. Are there games out there where the developer's individuality shines? Yes. Are they common? No.

Well, good luck Harmonix. And be sure to make it good. I love the Beatles and the sixties in general.

After reading twice, I still am confused about the story. Still don't understand the gameplay.