In the relatively short history of video games, the gaming industry has radically changed the way we think of in-home entertainment. Where we once gathered near a single device to enjoy a single broadcast, we now have a limitless buffet of multipurpose devices promising to radically change how we consume content. The stories told via in-home mediums are getting increasingly more dynamic. And if the immediate response to the Xbox One reveal is any indication, not everyone is comfortable with changes that are taking place. (Take note of the title for this post, ‘Entertainment’ and not ‘Gaming.’)
So with the initial salvos launched in the war for next generation console dominance, it appears the evolution of consoles from dedicated devices to an all-in-one entertainment hub is rubbing some folks the wrong way…