Video games have evolved a lot over recent decades, growing from niche beginnings to one of the biggest industries in entertainment. With growth not only for the industry but the technology behind it, games are now more advanced than ever. But do you ever look back and miss the "simpler" days?
While games are shifting in scale and potential, many have lost their simplicity. Back in the day, you could buy a game, insert the disc and jump straight into the full experience. Today, between installation times, updates and downloadable content, there's a lot more to consider when choosing the best games for you.
A similar discussion recently surfaced on the Windows Central forums, when one of our older members, PAC757, shared his thoughts on the current state of console gaming.
But we want to hear from you. What do you think of the current state of console gaming? Do you miss the "simple" days of previous generations? Make sure to jump into the forum thread linked below to share your thoughts on the topic.
From the forums: Need some advice / help please

Expect new content for Age of Empires 2 and 3 Definitive Editions soon
Microsoft and its studio partners aren't letting Age of Empires fade away. New content for Age of Empires 2 and 3 DE is planned, some sooner than later.

Age of Empires 4 devs talk about their vision of a true Age 2 successor
We now have a whole lot more information about Age of Empires 4, and we sat down with three developers to further discuss some of the details about the next big RTS game.

Review: HP ENVY 14 brings premium features to a fantastic creator's laptop
For creative professionals who want a Windows 10 PC, you have the choice of 13-inch Ultrabooks with no NVIDIA GPU or honking big 15-inch laptops that are not so fun to use on planes or to carry. The new HP ENVY 14 looks to solve that, and it does so with outstanding results. This $1,260 laptop should be on your short list.

Want accessories for your Secretlab gaming chair? Here are our top choices.
Secretlab gaming chairs are fantastic, but they're even more enjoyable when paired with some accessories. Here are our favorite ones.