Since starting University I’ve found that focusing on coursework means I have less and less time to actually play games. Sure, I can fit in an hour here and there, but spending hours getting into a game and working through it just isn’t possible, as I’m sure a lot of people can sympathise with. Fortunately, last year I got a Nintendo DS, which has made a huge difference to when I can play games, as well as the games I play.
With games companies now targeting a much wider audience of non-typical gamers, hopefully developers will cater even further towards those who don’t have hours on end to invest in a game. Here are my thoughts and hopes on where handheld gaming heads in the future. Continue reading »