The global video games business is about $90 billion, and it is typically one of the first locations where many people witness many of the tech trends impacting our lives in action. This holds true for cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), VR/AR, blockchain, and the most talked-about concept of the moment, the metaverse.
Today’s gamers are accustomed to exploring realistic 3D landscapes and engaging with hundreds or thousands of other players in real-time, a far cry from the days when games featured simple, blocky sprites that many of us adored as kids. Super-fast computers, 5G, and cloud storage and computing are all part of the cutting-edge infrastructure that game designers have set up to make this possible. The gaming industry is constantly evolving, so let’s take a look at the most interesting and consequential developments that will shape it over the coming year:
1: Cloud gaming
Since the 1970s, when home video gaming was first introduced, gamers have accepted the necessity of purchasing a new console or computer every five years or so in order to play the most recent and greatest titles. However, that status quo may be shifting.
