I think the adventure is still there, maybe it has changed sinch the early days but if you have an idea today, there are so many tools to go out and make them real. I really love the process of 3d modelling, texturing and rendering and you really have to love the process making it.

So looking back should not be an option for creativity and gamers today are strange at all, they want more and more and more but a lot of them haven't buyed one single game.

But most people don't see the real adventure , its not the final game it is the process to get there.