SAS, editor of the BW Guides site, has a new column update looking at the migration of players away from DM orientated games towards games which have been specifically written for teamplay. Here's a snip:
Most of the players I`ve spoken to are fed up bog standard deathmatching. After a few years of it players want a fresh challenge, something new for them to sink their teeth into, and from what I`ve seen most players feel the same. There is evidence for his. In the evenings check the game servers. You`ll probably find as I have the quake3 ones are either half empty or deserted. Then check the other games. Counter-Strike always full, Tribes full... You get the picture :)