Gaming has evolved since the days we were playing Pong and Space Invaders. And while these two games were near simple in gameplay and difficulty level, they did allow for hours of entertainment. Today the video games we love and enjoy are more sophisticated, immersive, and interactive than ever before. And this is thanks to advancements in hardware and software. As we look toward the future of gaming, we can already see multiple software trends to watch. These trends will shape how we experience, as well as how we play games in the future. Cloud Gaming One of the biggest software trends we are seeing is cloud gaming. It truly is revolutionary, and once it becomes more mainstream, it will be the perfect solution for those who can’t find expensive hardware. So, what is cloud gaming? It allows gamers to play games on demand while dropping the need for expensive hardware. These on-demand games run on servers that allow gamers to stream them on their devices. There are multiple benefits to cloud gaming. It gives you, the gamer, the opportunity to play high-end games on low-end devices, and it offers the flexibility to play games on several devices without the need to install or download the game. We are already seeing this trend break into the gaming scene. There are services such as Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now. Even though these are just two cloud gaming platforms, slowly, we will see increases in them pop up as internet speeds increase all over the world. Artificial Intelligence Everyone is aware of AI, but few of us are yet to experience its benefits, especially in gaming. This is not to say there are no benefits, but rather that AI is yet to make the mainstream. What we do know is that AI will transform gaming. And here’s why. AI can be used to create an experience for the gamer that is realistic. But not only that, it can make non-playable characters more responsive as well. And improve overall gameplay through the procedural generation and even adaptive difficulty as well. An example of AI at work is the game AI Dungeon. It’s a game that uses natural language processing to create stories on the fly. Furthermore, it allows users to customize the game’s adventure settings to suit their needs. As AI technology improves, we will see more games like this in the future. And even current games could get an AI upgrade. Another interesting point to note is that multiple gaming opportunities for investors, in particular with AI. So, for this reason, we know we’ll see more AI games in the future. Virtual And Augmented Reality Many of us are aware of VR and AR. We’ve already seen it in some games, but we have yet to scratch the surface of the capabilities of AR and VR. Both these technologies have the ability to transform how we game. And a big part of this is the fact that these technologies allow us to fully immersive ourselves in virtual worlds. In the past, these were mere thoughts depicted in movies, but today, we can actually do it. We do have to note that AR and VR technology goes hand-in-hand with hardware. So essentially, the devices we use need to be up to standard so that we can use these features. However, there are already games that have adopted these technologies. Examples include Pokémon Go and Beat Saber. As hardware improves, we will see more VR and AR games, and this makes us excited about the future. We hope that video game developers continue to experiment and deliver only the best AR and VR experiences. Cross-platform Play For years gamers have been calling for cross-platform play, and while hardware rarely allows for this, software is the solution. So, what is cross-platform play? It allows a gamer to play with another gamer, playing the same game but using different consoles or even consoles and PCs. This long-standing issue limits players from playing with other gamers who use different platforms. However, cross-platform play will ease this difficulty. Once this is rolled out across all spheres of the gaming industry, we will see a more connected gaming community, and this is positive, especially since gaming will not be limited to hardware only. We are already seeing some games adopt this approach, and there are even the best cross-platform games to play right now. There is Fortnite and Rocket League, which allow players to play against each other using different platforms. In Conclusion The gaming industry is full of possibilities and potential. We see this from cloud gaming, AI, VR, and also cross-platform play. Furthermore, there are several other software solutions and trends that are set to transform the way we play and experience games. As these technologies are developed and improved upon, we can most definitely expect or see new and innovative gaming experiences. These experiences will push the boundaries of what we are used to. It will offer gamers so much more than what they know. And this reinforces the much-needed support the gaming industry needs. In the future, we expect to see gaming software take the world by storm to deliver us authentic experiences we never thought were possible.
Gaming has evolved since the days we were playing Pong and Space Invaders. And while these two games were near simple in gameplay and difficulty level, they did allow for hours of entertainment. Today the video games we love and enjoy are more sophisticated, immersive, and interactive than ever before. And this is thanks to advancements in hardware and software. As we look toward the future of gaming, we can already see multiple software trends to watch. These trends will shape how we experience, as well as how we play games in the future.
Cloud Gaming
One of the biggest software trends we are seeing is cloud gaming. It truly is revolutionary, and once it becomes more mainstream, it will be the perfect solution for those who can’t find expensive hardware. So, what is cloud gaming? It allows gamers to play games on demand while dropping the need for expensive hardware. These on-demand games run on servers that allow gamers to stream them on their devices. There are multiple benefits to cloud gaming. It gives you, the gamer, the opportunity to play high-end games on low-end devices, and it offers the flexibility to play games on several devices without the need to install or download the game. We are already seeing this trend break into the gaming scene. There are services such as Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce Now. Even though these are just two cloud gaming platforms, slowly, we will see increases in them pop up as internet speeds increase all over the world.
Artificial Intelligence
Everyone is aware of AI, but few of us are yet to experience its benefits, especially in gaming. This is not to say there are no benefits, but rather that AI is yet to make the mainstream. What we do know is that AI will transform gaming. And here’s why. AI can be used to create an experience for the gamer that is realistic. But not only that, it can make non-playable characters more responsive as well. And improve overall gameplay through the procedural generation and even adaptive difficulty as well. An example of AI at work is the game AI Dungeon. It’s a game that uses natural language processing to create stories on the fly. Furthermore, it allows users to customize the game’s adventure settings to suit their needs. As AI technology improves, we will see more games like this in the future. And even current games could get an AI upgrade. Another interesting point to note is that multiple gaming opportunities for investors, in particular with AI. So, for this reason, we know we’ll see more AI games in the future.
Virtual And Augmented Reality
Many of us are aware of VR and AR. We’ve already seen it in some games, but we have yet to scratch the surface of the capabilities of AR and VR. Both these technologies have the ability to transform how we game. And a big part of this is the fact that these technologies allow us to fully immersive ourselves in virtual worlds. In the past, these were mere thoughts depicted in movies, but today, we can actually do it. We do have to note that AR and VR technology goes hand-in-hand with hardware. So essentially, the devices we use need to be up to standard so that we can use these features. However, there are already games that have adopted these technologies. Examples include Pokémon Go and Beat Saber. As hardware improves, we will see more VR and AR games, and this makes us excited about the future. We hope that video game developers continue to experiment and deliver only the best AR and VR experiences.
Cross-platform Play
For years gamers have been calling for cross-platform play, and while hardware rarely allows for this, software is the solution. So, what is cross-platform play? It allows a gamer to play with another gamer, playing the same game but using different consoles or even consoles and PCs. This long-standing issue limits players from playing with other gamers who use different platforms. However, cross-platform play will ease this difficulty. Once this is rolled out across all spheres of the gaming industry, we will see a more connected gaming community, and this is positive, especially since gaming will not be limited to hardware only. We are already seeing some games adopt this approach, and there are even the best cross-platform games to play right now. There is Fortnite and Rocket League, which allow players to play against each other using different platforms.
In Conclusion
The gaming industry is full of possibilities and potential. We see this from cloud gaming, AI, VR, and also cross-platform play. Furthermore, there are several other software solutions and trends that are set to transform the way we play and experience games. As these technologies are developed and improved upon, we can most definitely expect or see new and innovative gaming experiences. These experiences will push the boundaries of what we are used to. It will offer gamers so much more than what they know. And this reinforces the much-needed support the gaming industry needs. In the future, we expect to see gaming software take the world by storm to deliver us authentic experiences we never thought were possible.