Rein It In

In the October issue. Mark Rein blames Intel for the proliferation of moderately powered computers that “suck for playing decent games,” Nonsense. Decent games don’t necessarily need high-end rigs. Didn’t Mr. Rein consider that the problem lies with publishers constantly focusing on games with bleeding-edge graphics?

You don’t need cutting-edge graphics - or even 3D graphics - for great gameplay. Any longtime gamer knows that. Instead of repeatedly selling us more of the same with fancy new window dressing that requires a graphics card upgrade, why not create something original that puts the gameplay before the eye candy?