Games are all about having fun, and there is nothing more pleasurable than sitting next to the person whose flag you just capped and watching them squirm. The internet is all well and good if you don’t mind playing against random people - or even if you organise a game between friends - but you can’t beat being able to see your opponent, and then going for a drink with them in the bar afterwards. Gaming has evolved - the days of bedroom solitude are over.
