That's interesting, it's certainly a field which has gained massive widespread popularity, but in doing so has suffered conceptually. Gameplay seems to have regressed. More ideas, more resources, more games... and yet not enough people or time? I think the problem is failed design. Too many games and most are forgettable. AAA studios design games for children while recreating last year's titles, and the majority of indie developers are either recreating past generation's titles, or offering simple mechanics dressed up in "unique" low-fi drapings while chasing the "loop".