🎯 Why “Easy Mode” Is Saving Gaming — Not Ruining It
🎯 Why “Easy Mode” Is Saving Gaming — Not Ruining It For years, there’s been an unspoken war in gaming: the “real gamers” who play on hard mode… and everyone else. But 2025 has shown us something important — “Easy Mode” isn’t killing the challenge; it’s keeping gaming alive. The Gatekeeping Problem Some players wear difficulty like a badge of honor, and hey, beating Elden Ring 2 without dying once is impressive. But not everyone has 40 hours a week to master frame-perfect dodges. Difficulty should be a choice, not a barrier. Accessibility Means More Players Games like Shadows of Avalon and Pixel Rampage: Neon Nights now offer scalable challenges, adaptive AI, and even story-only modes. This means more people — including younger players, those with disabilities, and busy adults — get to enjoy the art without being locked out. Challenge Still Exists Easy mode doesn’t erase hard mode. If you want to suffer (in a fun way), crank it up to “Nightmare” and prove yourself. ...