The Future of Gaming

 

The Future of Gaming: What To Know And How To Make It happen

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The gaming industry is huge and really continues to grow every year. It’s now estimated that there will be 41 billion video games sold this year alone, with each sale bringing in an amount roughly $1 billion. That’s a lot of money to spend on electronics, software, and other digital media devices. But the gaming industry is also cash-strapped, meaning it needs help in the present moment. That’s why virtual reality (VR) is so important — allowing players to experience game play in a variety of different locations, at any given time, is one of the best ways to bring people together and spark innovation in mobile apps and other digital media products. This year has already been filled with news about developers making hard decisions about whether or not to produce VR games — including the recent announcement from Facebook that it will begin testing its first private virtual reality development studio in the third quarter of 2020 . Here are some things you need to know about the industry ahead of 2019’s end.

Virtual Reality is Here and It’s Making a Difference

VR is a technology that can overlay visuals and sound onto a real-world scene, making it seem as if you’re there, instead of watching a computer-generated representation. YouTube and other online video platforms have been adding VR support for years, and now Disney is also adding its first VR film, Disney VR, to the mix. While VR can bring lots of benefits — especially for kids — it has its share of challenges, too. Some of the biggest challenges currently facing VR include driver distraction, the fact that most smartphones don’t have VR support, and the fact that most VR headsets don’t support a wide range of additional features. The good news is that VR is working through its development process and is likely going to be available to consumers as a single product this year. However, it’s also possible that the industry won’t see VR until 2020, when the gaming industry begins to warm up from the publicity around its new commercial initiative — which aims to help developers make money from VR through subscription video services.

How to Watch TV in VR

To experience VR on TV, you’ll need a VR device of some kind. While you can experience VR on smartphone and computer platforms, the best options for VR TV are the most expensive options — and they can be expensive. For example, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 has a premium VR option that comes with a “subscription box,” which costs $99 per year. That subscription box comes with the ability to experience VR on the go, as well as support for High-Resolution TV and multiple camera lenses, including an $8,000 high-res camera. If you want to see VR on the TV, however, you’ll need a VR headset. While a few companies are making VR headsets currently, most are going to provide you with a base model with a VRFocus camera, a remote, and a stylus. Other VR headsets will come with extra features, like a built-in droning mode that makes listening to music or videos feel like you’re inside the scene.

Video Games Are the Future!

If you love video games, you’re in luck — as they are one of the most lucrative media platforms in the world right now. In fact, more video games are released each day than any other type of media (excluding books and the internet), so it’s no surprise that VR is set to become a very important part of gaming culture. VR is natural for video games, as it is a by-product of the platform’s design. However, TV and movie ratings are very different from each other, so it’s difficult for VR to take root in either space or format. It’s likely that VR will be added to the mix in 2020, when the gaming industry begins to warm up from the publicity around its new commercial initiative — which aims to help developers make money from VR through subscription video services.

What does the future of game development look like?

VR is quickly becoming an essential part of the gaming landscape as a way to experience the full range of games on every platform. Developers are now exploring new ways to bring VR capabilities to their games, including using VR headsets with special “eye tracking” technology to create a more immersive gaming experience. VR can also be used to create “augmented reality” (AR) games, which are a type of virtual reality that allow users to experience VR in a separate location from the proceedings on the TV screen. VR is also being used to create “virtual goods,” which are goods that are augmented with VR functionality or added to the game itself. For example, a player could purchase an AR/VR golf bag that features a GPS, scoring tool, and cellular coverage so that he or she can play golf with friends and family in a natural setting.

Final Words: Will Virtual Reality Make a Difference in Games, or Will it Be Another Huge Waste of Money?

As we approach 2019, it’s important to remember that the gaming industry is cash-strapped, so any investment in VR can only be a small investment in comparison to the returns that can be had from investing in other industries. In fact, it can be hard for investors to know where to start when it comes to investing in games. So, before you invest in any new technology, make sure you’ve considered the costs and returns that can be had from investing in other industries and whether or not VR is the right investment for you.