With the year almost over, and a bunch of games just now gracing the shelves. It puts things into perspective, how far & fast 2008 has gone by us. Sure there's been ups & downs, but more positive changes..

- more titles are receiving attention from new, fresh audiences
- casual being more mainstream, there are still us longtime gamers branching out on a constant basis
- online marketplace is always changing, offering  a variety of choices (including redesigned stores for both PSN & XBL)
- plus titles that are on their way could be very promising

In a way, things are looking pretty good; yet let's see how this year wraps up.
So here's a question for you fellow reader..
Q: What were some positive things you've seen this year in gaming?
Q2: What are some negative things?