Many people see video games as a way to unwind after a long day at work or maybe as a way to waste some time on the weekend. With the latest generation of consoles, video games are becoming more in-depth, and at the same time, some games are incorporating steeper learning curves. While a lot of games can be considered arcade-like and simplistic -- attempting to give the player a few minutes of leisure without having to expend much energy when playing the game for a long period of time -- an equal amount of games are attempting to more closely simulate a sport. I believe the developers, even when focusing on simulations, do not want games to become too difficult for the consumer to play.
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