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I am almost in that age range but the older I get the less interested I am in AAA titles. Indie games is where it's at.

I find the distinction between AAA games and indie games irrelevant. I'm not interested in the vast majority of video games, regardless of the budget or the size of the publisher. I only play a limited number of titles, and I'm more likely to try new games from teams or individuals who made games I have have enjoyed in the past.

In that respect, video games are no different from books, movies, or TV shows. I choose entertainment based on the content, not on the form.

> I find the distinction between AAA games and indie games irrelevant.

I view the difference as being like the difference between movies made by major studios and movies made by indie studios.

The AAA games are aimed at a broad demographic, and that determines what sort of gameplay they present. Indie games address smaller demographics and so are willing to be more experimental and creative.

I don't think one is better or worse than the other, but I do think that there is enough of a difference between the two that knowing what sort of studio made it gives you an idea of what to expect.

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