I also agree that T.V. and video games don't go together. Video games like other mentioned mediums, should be talked about within the audience that cares. other people will never understand why it's meaningful unless they take that step and jump into the medium, but television isn't helping that at all.
@CyDidley In my opinion, it is wrong to follow your friends. I know that they are fun to play with, but if no one makes the move to choose what is better than no one will move forward. The next Xbox could be total garbage next time, and I think people like your friends would still buy it, and as a result you would too. Take the step to buy what you like and what you think is better rather than following your friends just because they are getting something else. More than likely some friends will end up following you as a result.
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