Worst trends in video games?

[stefcep2]

Lack of split screen multiplayer.  Multiplayer=online these days.  But there's nothing like playing with 3 others at home, drinks/beer, nibblies, trash talk and hangin' on the losers.

Its why i like Nintendo consoles.  4 player split screen built in from N64 days.  Goldeneye multiplayer on N64 was great as was Mario KArt, theres some great 4 player games on Gamecube eg Mario Kart, 007 Nightfire, FzeroGx, Smash Brothers, even Fifa.  

Just bought a Wii today and son's having fun with two other mates getting to grips with it.

Hell I'd settle for two-player split screen.

[stefcep2]

dont get me wrong sitting in the same room as your buddy and playing co-op is fun. for 2d games a splitscreen can work pretty well. but with 3d games its just a nightmare(camera!! argh!!), thats how i feel about it.

I though the Nintendo 64 did a good job of split screen multiplayer in 3D eg Goldeneye, MarioKart 64.  And following that my son and his mates have had 5 good years of Gamecube split screen mulitplayer in 3D

if i am going to have a friend over for co-op, i set up my older tv so we both have our screens and he can bring his box. anyway as it is with work and other commitments(wife,kids & motherinlaw etc), its just easier to send a invite for a game when you see your friend online and have some fun with headset/mic for a casual game....

I get where you coming from but I see it as a disturbing trend that we make less and less time to interact with friends in person what with facebook, forums, online gaming.  One day we'll never leave our home and just have virtual friends, if that time isn't here already..