offline development being neglected? (Score 5, Interesting)

here's a question for everyone...i'd be interested in hearing other opinions. It seems the new trend in video gaming is taking games online. It also seems that this has taken attention off of offline games. an example would be Final Fantasy XI. While i was anxiously awaiting the next FF game, i was disapointed to discover that it was online. another example would be the ill fated attempt to take Myst online, one that fortunatly failed. For someone such as myself who doesn't enjoy interacting with idiots in real life, let alone through some video game, i'm concerned that the trend to online gaming is hurting the rest of the industry. any thoughts? -dystopias p.s. i would consider spending more time with online gaming if i could afford to be paying another bill every month. i realize companies have to charge so that they can pay for all the maintinance and upkeep but the subscription costs are enough to keep me away.