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The pursuit of identifying a new genre is often regarded as a fool's task due to its subjective and ever-changing nature. However, historical precedents like Doom and Dark Souls demonstrate that sometimes a emerging genre can be both overt and influential. More often than not, new genres quietly incubate beneath the surface, necessitating a more deliberate approach to detection. The author proposes engaging in a process akin to "fishing" for these hidden phenomena, exemplified by the pursuit of the enigmatic "hangout game." This concept underscores the need for gamers and developers alike to be vigilant and open to unconventional ideas.
Identifying a new genre is a fool's task, but I've never been wise. Sometimes a blossoming genre can be obvious, as when a huge success like Doom or Dark Souls comes along and inspires games for decades to follow. But sometimes a new genre is quiet, low-key, hiding just beneath the surface of a tumultuous industry. Sometimes you have to go fishing for it.
Let's catch the slippery "hangout game".
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