Gaming in all forms has been a major part of our culture for centuries. Whether it’s in sports, playing cards, or on a computer or phone, gaming has made major advances over the years, and the best part is that it’s more accessible than ever before. One of the most impactful changes to the gaming industry is how mobile gaming has evolved and how it continues to improve.
In this post, we’ll discuss how innovations in mobile gaming are making games and technology better for users.
VR and AR
When we think about the major changes to the entertainment and technology world over the last decade, virtual and augmented realities always seem to top the list. They’re more commonly known as VR and AR, but what exactly do these two terms mean and how have they altered the gaming experience? Let’s look at the differences between these technologies and how they’re employed in gaming:
VR
Virtual reality in the simplest sense is when a player undergoes a total shift in reality when they’re playing a game or wearing a set of VR glasses. When they’re in this other reality, users can manipulate and interact with the world around them which takes the experience to a whole new level. Games that use VR components include L.A. Noire from Rockstar and Superhot.
AR
Augmented reality employs a similar concept to VR but it’s not such a dramatic change. AR just alters or enhances certain elements in the gamer’s actual environment. Pokemon Go is a good example of an AR game. In the mobile game, various Pokemon characters are superimposed onto real-life images using the camera view.
App and game accessibility
Besides being our primary source of contact and connection to the internet, cell phones have become an integral part of the gaming experience. Games like Pokemon Go are even making physical activity an important part of the gamescape, which makes the mobile version so much more appealing to gamers.
Other games like Fortnite Battle Royale are taking advantage of the social media shareability of popular games. From showing off Fortnite dance moves to displaying high scores, Epic Games has really maximized their opportunity to take over the internet with this popular game.
Improved graphics and interface
In addition to changing gaming methods and accessibility, the improvements in game design have arguably been the most impressive. Whether you’re using a mobile phone or computer, there’s no debating the difference in graphics quality and interface these days.
What’s more, as the hardware technology improves, the advances in graphics and interface are even more apparent.
Face and voice recognition
The days of playing video games sitting home alone on your computer are long behind us. As gaming technology changes, so does the way we play games. Some gaming manufacturers are ditching the traditional model altogether and are instead opting for voice-controlled games and facial recognition technology as their primary technologies. Speech Technology magazine cites that voice technology enhances the gaming experience and makes the gamescape feel more realistic and interactive. They also say that this technology has a long way to go, but it’s making strides daily, which should be exciting to all gamers!
New types of gamescapes
Ask a gamer what the best part about gaming is and they’ll probably mention the thrill and variety of gamescapes they can explore at any moment. From sandbox games like Minecraft to strategy games like Auto Chess, there are so many opportunities to test your mind, skill, and experience.
Interested in trying a new game this year? Some of the most popular games in 2019 include:
- Resident Evil 2
- Kingdom Hearts 3
- Devil May Cry 5
- Seiko: Shadows Die Twice
- Anthem
- The Division 2
- League of Legends
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
Wrapping up
2019 is an exciting time for technology, but if things continue to follow this trajectory, the years to come are going to be even more impressive for gaming. As far as this year goes, these innovations are what we’ve been most impressed by in mobile gaming:
Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comment section below.
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