Traditionally, video game manufacturers have been most strongly influenced by serious video gamers. Because
devoted gamers have historically purchased the majority of video games, companies react to the desires of this
market segment. Normally, devoted gamers crave speed and action; thus, most manufacturers continue to
produce games with faster chips and flashier graphics. Unfortunately, faster chips and flashier graphics are
no longer in the industry’s best interest. The devoted gaming market is deeply stagnant, and it won’t soon
expand. To infuse new life into the video game market, manufacturers must simplify the functionality of their
games. By doing so, current non-gamers will be attracted to join the ranks of video game fans. In the argument,
the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
• The first is a situation that the author believes to be true; the second offers evidence to explain this situation.
• The first is a situation that the author argues should not continue; the second provides evidence that supports the
author’s position.
• The first is a statement of fact that contradicts the author’s position; the second is the author’s position.
• The first is a statement of fact that supports the author’s position; the second is a consideration that weighs
against the author’s position.
• The first is a prediction that the author believes should not hold in this case; the second is an assumption that
weighs against the author’s position.

IMO b , because in the first, the author does not want the situation to prevail and in the second one he presents kind of an inevitable situation... So it's b

Hey guys OA:B
below is the OE:

The author explains that devoted gamers traditionally dictate the design of video
games. However, due to changes in the market, the author argues that this
system is no longer in the best interest of the industry. Instead, to infuse new life
into the video game market, manufacturers should simplify their games in order
to attract non-gamers into the gaming fold.
(A) The first boldface portion does relate a situation that the author believes to be
true. The second boldface portion, however, does not explain this situation;
instead, it offers evidence to demonstrate why this situation should not continue.
(B) CORRECT. The first boldface portion is a situation that the author believes to
be true now. Due to changes in the market, however, the author believes this
situation should not continue. The second boldface portion provides evidence to
support the author’s contention that the best way to grow the gaming market is to
attract new gamers.
(C) The first boldface portion is a statement of fact that contradicts the author’s
position. The second boldface portion, however, provides evidence to support the
author’s position, but it is not the position itself.
(D) The first boldface portion is a statement of fact that contradicts the author’s
position. The second boldface portion provides evidence to support the author’s
position.
(E) The first boldface portion is not a prediction; rather, it is a statement of fact
(or description of a situation) that the author believes should not hold in this case.
The second statement is not an assumption, nor does it weigh against the
author's position; instead, it is a premise that provides evidence in support of the
author’s position.