Name: Are games better than life?
Uploaded: 2008-10-06T01:00:00Z
Duration: 20 min 46 s
Description: Game designer David Perry says tomorrow's videogames will be more than mere fun to the next generation of gamers. They'll be lush, complex, emotional experiences -- more involving and meaningful to some than real life. With an excerpt from Michael Highland's film "As Real as Your Life."

Game designer David Perry says tomorrow's videogames will be more than mere fun to the next generation of gamers. They'll be lush, complex, emotional experiences -- more involving and meaningful to some than real life. With an excerpt from Michael Highland's film "As Real as Your Life."

Are games better than life?

Video games have grown from simple pixelated diversions into immersive, emotional experiences that can rival or even surpass real life for many. With 43 percent of gamers now female and the average player age at 30, gaming is no longer just for kids. Modern titles boast multi-million dollar budgets and complex online economies, creating vibrant communities and even digital marketplaces where virtual goods fetch real money. As technology advances, games blur the boundaries between fantasy and reality, deeply shaping how players think, feel, and connect.