I think games are too a like because it was the safer way for designers. Although I must admit that new technology offers many possibilities to a game designer, real change will be made by different approach. I am eager to see some of upcoming games. I hope they will make a positive change. But it is its charm.
Competition is enormous.
That's what it makes it so attractive. You must be very good just to survive. To be very successful, you have to be one of the best. I can't find words to explain how hard it is to join developer community for one small company. It is so hard because you have to prove yourself first.