Future of gaming: virtual reality and other trends
With the advancement of technology, it is not very difficult to realize what the future of gaming is. In the last few decades, games have reached a whole new level. Starting with 2D games, today our video games are getting closer to reality. And video game consoles are focusing on that.
With that idea, come virtual reality devices like the Occulus Rift and Project Morpheus. Occulus Rift is owned by Facebook, while Project Morpheus is owned by Sony. These devices aim to provide users with the premium gaming experience by allowing them to interact around them in the gaming world. You can experience flying, walking, dancing, shooting like never before, in virtual reality of course.
Virtual reality aside, there are gesture recognition devices like Leap Motion. While its focus is not virtual reality, Leap Motion allows users to play video games or even work on their computer using only hand gestures. This also enables a rich experience for users working or playing.
Other than that, there is an increase in online gaming with popular platforms like Steam. And platforms like the Google Play Store, Appstore, and others are seeing significant growth in mobile games. And with Google Glass, there is a huge possibility of augmented reality (AR) games. More on that later.
In this article, we will focus on the future of gaming, with devices such as Occulus VR, Project Morpheus, and Leap Motion. We will also talk about online games, mobile games, and augmented reality (AR).
Virtual reality For those who don’t know, Occulus Rift and other virtual reality devices are head-mounted devices, allowing you to look around in a virtual world.
Occulus Rift is the new buzz in the gaming world. With everyone excited about virtual reality, the question is: will virtual reality live up to your expectations? Will it be the next big thing? Well, we like to think so.
If we go back in time, it seems incredible that we had virtual reality devices and 3D glasses decades ago. They were never successful back then due to high cost and unavailability of resources. But now the moment is different. Technology is becoming more affordable and we have the resources to make these devices successful.
There is a whole new perspective for futuristic gaming devices because demand in the consumer market is increasing. And with devices like the Occulus Rift and Sony Prometheus, the foundation seems more solid. While they are not completely in public, they will be successful once they are out.
Motion detection through hand gestures Leap Motion allows us to work and play using only hand gestures. Just plug the Leap Motion device into the USB port of your Mac or PC and you’re done. After easy setup and syncing, you’re ready to play video games using hand gestures or even hand drawing. Leap Motion allows precision up to 1cm when designing or drawing. And the device handles gestures quickly and smoothly.
Leap Motion even has its own app store. It’s called Airspace Appstore. Although Leap Motion is in its infancy, developers have already started working on applications for it. And you will find a lot of fun apps in the app store. Currently, it only costs $ 99.99.
Online Games The most popular online games, such as Dota 2 and World of Warcraft, are regularly played by a large audience. The amazing thing about online games is that they regularly add more and more mods to it, causing it to never end and get better. Well, if the developers decide to continue. And what is really exciting is that you are playing against all the real life players, an experience that everyone wants.
For all those benefits, online games continue to gain popularity. Since most of the major games come with the online multiplayer option, the future of gaming seems to be based on that. And all you need is a good internet connection.
Augmented reality (AR) While augmented reality, you are part of a physical world that interacts with non-physical entities. In virtual reality, the virtual world is simulated. In augmented reality, the player remains in the real world, while non-physical objects on the device are positioned accordingly using motion detection, object detection, and other AR technology. While there are few apps in AR, there isn’t really a huge game database.
With Google Glass, there is a whole new possibility. This eye-wearable device can be used as the perfect AR equipment. Augmented reality video games on Google Glass can be played very fluently as Google Glass is worn on the eyes. The developers have already started work on augmented reality applications for Google Glass. So expectations are that we will have some fun new AR games to play as soon as Google Glass comes out in general. Google Glass is currently priced at $ 1500 in beta.
There are many areas for the future of gaming. It could turn in any direction or in many directions. All of these devices add new dimensions to games. So it is impossible to know exactly which one of them would become an important medium. It all depends on the speed of development, availability and user experience.