Will cell phones be the longer term of gaming?
On buses and trains and at the local Starbucks, more and more business people are watching their cell phones. But they are not trying to shut the newest deal! No, the new interest in cell phones is gaming, and everybody is swept up during this craze.
After the success of Atari within the 70's, arcades sprung up and gaming became seen as childish or nerdy. After years of continued growth, gaming is now even larger than the film industry. But until recently, average people fell like they are not curious about wasting their time and were embarrassed to admit they played. So what's changed this trend?
People are now surrounded by computers and technology. With the ever present telephone on every hip and in every purse, it's harder and harder to seek out a time to wind down during lunch and on break. With stress levels rising, it's more important to alleviate this stress and are available back to figure productive and energized.
Not only do cell phones provide how to play video games, but game makers have gone after business users, making games that are now shorter and may be played briefly bursts, making them ideal for coffee breaks and lunches. A puzzle game are often an interesting challenge that keeps the brain working. A parlor game are often a soothing break that allows you to rest your mind. and every one of those games are often played in 5 minutes or less.
So the next time you stand round the device, do not be surprised if idle banter and gossip is replaced with battle cries and victory cheers!