It's a pretty common question among gamers and industry experts alike; when will this medium evolve into a respectable past time? It's an important question, since stereotypes and negative stigmas still run rampant throughout mainstream culture. I personally believe that yes, gaming will one day be a respected medium. However, exactly when it will happen is a different question entirely.
Will it be 5, 10, or 50 years until gaming completely
assimilates into modern culture? I guess it depends on how fast this medium is
evolving. However, this implies that the industry is progressing in the first
place. And sadly, I couldn't find convincing evidence that this medium is on a
positive trajectory. Sure, there are promising signs here and there, but nothing
overwhelming to suggest its evolving for the better. So naturally, I've come to
the conclusion that no, the industry isn't evolving. In fact, I'd like to make
the case that it's actually going in the other direction. Here are 7 reasons
the gaming industry, specifically the hardcore, won't be respected anytime soon.
