i think kids today are spoiled when it comes to difficulty in games, having the choice of how difficult it is takes away from the game i think. being an 80's kid, all the games i played were difficult to begin with, and as such, 'hardened me' to the point that today, any new game i play is automatically set to the hardest difficulty level. i find a game is much more enjoyable when it is more challenging to play.

great post dude.