True enough, but there's no "law of conservation of gaming". As interfaces, form factors and fashions change, so does the population of gamers and the time and

True enough, but there's no "law of conservation of gaming". As interfaces, form factors and fashions change, so does the population of gamers and the time and money they spend on gaming. Some of the most brutal periods for the gaming industry have been when the current fashion turned against gaming. That there was a solid growth trend underneath the contrary fashion didn't make a difference to the many studios that went bust in the meantime.