Funware’s threat to the traditional video game industry » VentureBeat
Call it Funware. That’s the name for applications with game-like mechanics and game-like behavior that really aren’t traditional video games. And Funware just might steal the thunder from video games, which may no longer have a monopoly on either interactivity or fun.
This concept was brought up a few times at GDC and it was generally laughed at. Like the guy spoke at panels and people basically giggled and said “hehe, cool idea.”
But as far as warm bodies using a product, and time spent doing so, ‘funware’ is now rivaling ‘gameplay.’ I’d rather not pit them against each other, though. Let’s all be friends! Some amazing, amazing points in this article…
Funware’s threat to the traditional video game industry » VentureBeat