
It's not just a game, it's a following.
Technology has transformed modern life, of that there is no doubt. It affects others differently, however. For some people, technology plays a very minor role their lives, for others it is almost as important as oxygen.
I love technology. Things like ipods, blackberries, the xbox, etc, were all created for us to use. Technology is a continually growing creation, why fight it?
I love video games. I love the artwork, the gameplay, the sheer power it has to shape any world (or universe!) and immerse someone so completely in a different land. My favorite is Halo, not only because Master Chief is the most badass hero ever created, but because the storytelling in the video games (as well as the tie-in novels) is so vivid and deep. Had I never encountered Halo, my life certainly wouldn't be the same.