We have witnessed video game “console wars” since the 1980’s. In every battle for supremacy only one common rule has applied: games are supposed to be fun.The winner of the console war has the largest user-base containing hardcore gamers, “fan boys”, casual gamers, “me too” trend followers, and your average consumer.Graphics and sound were the themes of the 4th through 6th generation of console gaming (16-bit console era and beyond). Each new console produced revolutionary visuals and sound quality. Today’s gamers request a slightly different primary feature: multi-user network-centric gaming. Mind blowing graphics and sound are merely the foundation for a new product and are assumed to be of the highest quality.Multiplayer gaming is fun and video gaming is all about the fun. This year at E3 Nintendo made it clear that they are building a gaming machine that revolves around fun games. Graphics are important, but they are not the primary reason a person buys video games anymore (especially with games costing $60.00). Once upon a time eye candy could sell a game, but as all systems “candy” starts to blend together we feel the urge to move on from immaturity and start looking for games with content, game play, and fun factor. In a sense, we’re starting to go back to our roots. We are starting to grow up....