This does seem to be a real problem in the games industry, but I think there are plenty of bright spots that speak to more than just adolescent boys. I think t

This does seem to be a real problem in the games industry, but I think there are plenty of bright spots that speak to more than just adolescent boys. I think the best example of all time is The Sims. I saw that game draw in non-gamers like nothing I've ever seen before or since, and draw them in with a passion and obsession only matched by hardcore gamers. That's all the evidence you need to prove that there's big money in something that doesn't have a "kill" button or a win state. Another bright spot: the entire Wii platform. I agree that the problem is probably due to a lack of diverse perspectives. The games industry disparages these experiences as "casual." Ouch.