Upon release in 1997, the original GTA changed the outlook of gaming: for the first time, the player dictated the game, rather than the other way around.
The impending threat of mobile caused video game creators to adapt and shape how they thought about the future of gaming; for EA and many of the other parent companies which lorded over studios possessing beloved franchises, this adaptation was far from subtle.
It is rumoured to be in discussions to buy Twitch.tv, which specialises in video-streaming of gaming, for a billion dollars.
There is no way to separate the fun of gaming, for example, with its potential for abuse.
The idea of gaming for more than a high score and bragging rights has been around for some time.
Why pay $60 for a four-hour campaign with today's popamole nonsense when you buy literally hundreds of hours of gaming for a fraction of that?
While I argue with my wife about the merits of gaming for our daughter, I feel that there are many redeeming qualities that can be gained through gaming, such as diligence, attention to detail, cooperation, and storytelling.
Open worlds have been a staple of gaming for a long time, but recent titles like Breath of the Wild and Horizon: Zero Dawn have significantly pushed the boundaries of what players expect from their environments.
