From the economic point of view, this was the year video games overtook music and video, combined, in the UK. The industries’ respective share of the take is forecast to be £4.64 billion and £4.46 billion.

Excellent article. Superb. Articulates many of my own questions [and answers] about gaming. Doesn't delve into the MMO addiction phenomenon, but touches on everything else.

Also, confirms my own suspicions about why I like such "childish" games...it's because they are maximally escapism with minimal relation to real-life problems. And, of course, there's the sheepinator.

-janelane, wants to buy a PS3 just for R&C

Is it Art?