Odhanan
Adventurer
But what is an objective assessment? Is an 'objective' assessment just an indication of the predisposition of the assessor?
That's a fair question. There is two solutions to this dilemma:
#1 - there is such a thing as an objective assessment - in this case, the question is indeed to define objective critera that could spawn an objective assessment.
#2 - objective assessments do not exist. Therefore, there isn't any way to know objectively if a game can be technologically obsolete or not. This equals to say that both opinions are true, given the dispositions of each and every beholder.
For the record, objective @ dictionary.com. Relevant definition:
Uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices: an objective critic. See Synonyms at fair.
Based on observable phenomena; presented factually: an objective appraisal.
Fair:
Having or exhibiting a disposition that is free of favoritism or bias; impartial: a fair mediator.
Just to all parties; equitable: a compromise that is fair to both factions.