I've already digressed. One of the major differences between now and then was the social aspect of gaming. Online gaming has spawned Twitter feeds, YouTube channels, blogs and much more. A very good friend of mine has a son who barely into his teens has already done some cool things to get people pumped up about MW3. You can follow his twitter @Quadmft for links to YouTube videos and updates. It's really quite impressive, especially for a young guy.
Where is the "at home" part of this you might ask? It's the fact that these gaming systems shouldn't even be called that any longer. As I sit here writing, I am watching the Dodgers on MLB.TV playing through my PS3. In addition, I could also watch Netflix or Amazon Instant, browse the internet, view slide shows of pictures from my computer and more. The stereotype (one my wife still struggles with!) is that a gaming system means a lot of alone time for one person, shooting people from around the world. I really see the gaming system turning into a social hub, both on the internet, but at home as well. It won't be long until I can use my PS3 Move camera to Skype with my parents on Christmas, with both families gathered around a combination of the Christmas tree and the TV. I think that's pretty cool. Thanks for reading, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
