The future of AVG industry looks bright imo. The video game market as a whole has been growing at a steady 12% year over year. That and new emerging tech like VR makes me excited for the future of AVGs.
Because it's taboo. Furthermore i think it is so widespread coz it taps into an emotional connection that most of us have experienced, that is being a part of a family, which makes it relatable.
Sound On. It's unfortunate that most Renpy games don't utilize sound/music. Also as a player you don't realize how much the sound effects the mood until you stumble upon a good game with sound. In my case it was "Red Lucy", really loved the acoustic covers that are used for BGM there.
Oko - the creator of Lateshifter and Stellinavra. Guy's a legend that improved a lot over the games development... Brilliant pixel art, music and atmosphere. Too bad he quit after a few games...