Well in saying what I have, there is a game released for free on XBOX arcaded called Aegis Wing, which is your typical side scrolling space ship game. Its 2D, but in the background are some stunning 3D graphics. Its a very good game and leads me to believe that 2D games can still make it.
Most gamers care more about the type of game they're playing, (amongst other things like social networking, etc) than the way it's presented graphically.
I disagree. If this were the case, wouldn't we see a more diverse field of gameplay as opposed to each company producing the same FPS with better graphics? My point being, from a company's standpoint, impressing the consumer with better graphics is primary to gameplay, which is evidenced in the rehashing of the same type of game time and time again.
Most gamers care more about the type of game they're playing, (amongst other things like social networking, etc) than the way it's presented graphically.
I disagree. If this were the case, wouldn't we see a more diverse field of gameplay as opposed to each company producing the same FPS with better graphics? My point being, from a company's standpoint, impressing the consumer with better graphics is primary to gameplay, which is evidenced in the rehashing of the same type of game time and time again.