New Trends in Video Games

In a May 11th story in Christian Science Monitor entitled, “Note to video gamers: get moving,” by Gloria Goodale, the reporter explores some new trends in video games. After years of popularity, first person shooting games are losing steam and making way for the increasing popular e-rated games such as virtual bowling and virtual tennis in part due to Nintendo's Wii. Kids want a bigger experience with the games instead of just sitting on the couch. Marketing professor at Northeastern University's College of Business Administration, Gloria Barczak believes that this “YouTube” generation wants to be more involved with their games. "If you look at these people who are making their own videos, these are folks who want to be involved in creating an experience for themselves," says Professor Barczak. "They are not passive consumers anymore."

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