I dont see THAT much difference. Actually, Fable 2 was better than Fable 3 - better story, better menus, better interaction... Lionhead took a step backwards. Showing minute and non-existent graphical 'advances' doesn't change that.
I agree with everyone that social games are for the uninitiated and non-gamers. But we can look at it another way - easy to use social gaming is the "gate-way" drug to hardcore gaming. On another note... @666Nightsinhell That is one heck of an ironic statement :)
The general populace doesn't have the brain power to distinguish anything other than black or white choices. The grey middle ground is too ambiguous and not "obvious" enough for the layman. Think of your typical racist thought process. To them the whole world is black and white with few shades of grey: "This is good, that is bad... don't try to tell me otherwise". It's sad, but human nature tends to gravitate to absolutes (Ex: "God controls everything", "All these things are similar", "They're always like that..."). Adding shades of grey will make video games unenjoyable for the vast majority of people, because they won't be able to relate. ...And no, i'm not insinuating that i'm not among the vast unwashed masses of lay people. I'm human as well, and like all people I think in absolutes too.
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