I think it's important that the developers play video games themselves, just like a comic book artist should read comics, an animator should watch animation, a film maker should watch films, and so on. Playing games gives the developer a deeper sense of how games work, what makes them interesting to watch visually, and what makes them fun. That's not to say a developer absolutely has to play video games in order to make one, but I'm willing to bet his game won't be as good as a developer who actually plays video games. Video games are an art form and a craft just like anything else, right? So why not immerse yourself in it?

I sincerely believe that without experience, a company has no idea how to make a good, creative, interesting, well thought out, fun, cinematic, all around good game. and that's why EA's been trying to turn over a new leaf, because they used to be like that.

I think just about everyone working on a game should be gamers, including the big wigs, because it makes for a better game. To me it's like saying film makers shouldn't be movie fans--it just seems wrong.

Well, I think you may have gone far too straight in black and white...what about the gray tones? I dont care, but its not like I dont care...actuallyyyyy, yes, I dont give a damn while the game kicks ass, or at least is entertainment... and since there is always room for proverbs, I'll spit one:
It dont matter shape of the vessel, but what it is keeping inside!


Or whatever! Lafayette rocks!!

I agree with ~Sci-FiWasabi. As long as the game's fun, it makes no difference to me. However, I do find I like games more where the developer plays games because he/she understands what the gamer wants.

Or something like that

The dev´s sorta have to play alot of games to know whats fun and stuff.

But as long as the games fun im cool with anything.

I don't care if it's good... but actually it's very related to each other... In order to mal e a good game ( any kind of game) you must be playing a minimum to experience the sense of gaming (mmm that's deep !)

u know me no gamer... who cares as long as your game kicks i'd say

All that matters is that the thing doesn't crash while you are trying to play it!

All that matters is that the game is fun.