Dude. Videogames.
I kinda get where you're coming from but unless I missed the real subtext behind this, to be honest it came across somewhat condescending. Very well written to be sure but...yeah.
I would love it just as much as you if games could be some life altering transcendent experience but the fact remains, they are video games. It's a mass market industry that's run by the almighty dollar and devs and publishers need to sell games to stay in business. The big sellers are always gonna be the games that pander to the larger audiences, thus Military Shooter 5 and Sports Team 7. Until the markets as a whole get tired and wants something different and shows that by using their wallets, that's what we'll get.
I think it's a little unfair to put down games that try to do something different while still being marketable. Bioshock for instance, I don't feel the need to read Rand and understand the ins and outs of Objectivism to enjoy that game for what it is, and realize it's bringing more to the table then "shoot shoot win". It was an experience that stood out for me and to be honest the "Would You Kindly" scene is still one of the most memorable experiences i've ever had be it game, book, movie etc.
At the end of the day though, this is a hobby. That's it, that's all. If you're losing your passion for it, I totally understand that but a lot of people still have a blast playing games whether it's escapism, a means to blow off the tension of the work day or whatever. Loving to play Generic Shooter is just as valid as wanting something new and different from the hobby. If that's what makes them happy, that's all that matters. If you're not getting what you want from video games, find something else to do. There's a lot going on out there that doesn't involve a screen.
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