So games are for kids, right? Not really, or so many of them wouldn't have a mature rating due to violent or other age-appropriate content. But content isn't the only thing that separates kids games from those which are (and should be) more popular among adults. Adults should find many of the game stories and real-life situations intriguing as well.

For instance, consider Monte Cristo's newest game release: Day Trader 2001. Set for release on March 27, Day Trader pitches you into the high speed world of the stock exchange.

While the content in this game is suitable for all ages, the concept is directed toward adults. Monte Cristo has also developed other games of this genre directed at an older, more mature audience, such as Wall Street Trader 2000 and Start Up 2000, in which you play the role of a CEO whose goal is to build an enduring, front-running business.

These kind of games present interesting opportunities for many of us - to put ourselves in a position which we would normally never reach. And while that is the role of most games, these appeal to a different group than do first person shooters and role-playing games.