Civilization Creator: Games Are 'Taking Over The World'Civilization creator Sid Meier has been a part of gaming for 30 years, having watched a small industry for garage developers blossom into a full fledged entertainment sector to rival Hollywood. Meier's perspective is that games are continuing to expand to more audiences and will "take over the world."
Speaking as part of an IndustryGamers exclusive 'Better Know' segment, Meier commented, "I’ve always claimed that games will someday take over the world and from where things sit today, that seems to be happening. There are so many different gaming platforms and a constant stream of new games for players to enjoy in any way they choose, which is great for gamers."
He added, "I think now is one of the most exciting times to be a game designer. With the rapid growth of social network games there are new opportunities for smaller indie developers to make and distribute games, so we’re seeing a wider variety of games on all kinds of cool devices than ever before. That’s great for the whole industry."
Be sure to read the full Q&A in which Meier shares his wish that he had thought of Guitar Hero and talks about his inspirations.
