Social Games

This past week saw the release of another iteration of the popular video game series called Mass Effect. I am a huge fan of the series, and one of the biggest changes made in this newest game is one that has happened across the gaming industry itself, which is the role of playing with others and being social. This series like many others of the past used to be geared specifically for an individual experience. However, with this newest game the developers finally decided to put in the option of playing with others. Most of the best-selling games today usually attempt to provide an experience that can be played alone and with others, and this has changed how many people view video games.

Playing a video game alone is definitely not for everyone. Sometimes I love playing games with my friends, and sometimes I just want to play a game by myself. Still, the fact that people have been provided with more choices as to how they want to play has helped video games find an even larger audience. It has become a type of social activity for many, and it's one that's here to stay. If you play games, do you prefer to play alone or with people?