Gaming is made of more than just the games we play. Trends, technology, politics, and outright corporate warfare all play a role in making our little hobby the multi-billion dollar juggernaut that it is. Have a look at some of the moments which helped define the state of gaming in 2011. Mashable has the story.
This passing year was many things for gaming, but you could also call it the year of the impossible budget. Modern Warfare 3 showed that not only could game companies spend incredible amounts of money on a game, they could also make that money back. In a week. This will push budgets up higher, and expectations on returns higher still. Studios will be the casualties when the numbers turn against them.