“Action” became disproportionally higher demand than “Strategy”.
“Appealing” games became disproportionally more played than “Smart” games.
“Gaming Culture” was invented and our hidden underwound “Neo-sonic world” was assimilated to the point of it’s potential annihilation.
“Corporations” demanded rights over the “Electronic Media” spectrum and tried to bring “Everyone in line” with their views.
Well, some of us live to tell the tale. But on your question - Yes, that happened.