Response to Perry: Will videogames become better than life?

This TED talk provided a solid and concise history of the evolution of video games, and lays down the argument that the future of video games could become more meaningful and engaging than "real" life itself. As virtual and real-world experiences increasingly overlap, the line between games and reality becomes blurred.

Because of the power and influence of video games, one could argue that designers now have ethical considerations to make when designing worlds, characters, and plot lines. Much of who we are and how we relate to the world is now viewed through the lens of video games and pixilated protagonists. Given games' hold on our psyches, the future for games is vast. It's exciting new territory, and I look forward to traversing it with open and critical eyes.