I started losing interest years ago. It's become more of a collecting thing for me now. It got to the point where I had over 20 games sitting in the wrapper when I realized maybe I'm just not into like I used to be.
I think when developers started making games exclusively for hyperactive, mainstream players I fizzled out. They butchered all my favourite RPG franchises one by one. When "action" took over every genre I gave up.
Sometimes I like the option of chilling out and taking my time, or even the simple act of being able to walk away for a few minutes. Those elements have been for the most part lost. Especially in console gaming.
Nowadays I get my fix from PC franchises like the Civ games, and get the thrills I crave at times out of my Wii U.
It's tough when it happens. I've been struggling with the feeling of losing my oldest and favorite hobby for years. But things change. I'm not willing to force myself to swallow what they're making these days so I'm pretty much out.
I'm never going to stop gaming completely. But all I know is that the way things are now in the industry for the most part, I'm not digging it.
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