I have a theory that in the world of video games, it is not yet 1983. It isn't 1983 but it may soon be, maybe later this year, maybe some time next year.
I concocted this theory while Kotaku managing editor Brian Crecente was taking his eyes off the road from El Paso to Denver least week long enough to IM-argue with me about "Wii Fit" and whether the game is a) a marketing innovation or b) a game design innovation.
He wound up sharing his side of things at Kotaku and mentioned that he and I disagreed ever so slightly. He mostly sees a marketing breakthrough. I see that, but I see an undeniable design achievement.
"Wii Fit" gives me reason to believe that 1983 is coming.