When it comes to gaming, whether you
are into playing online poker or first person shooters, technology is
definitely changing everything. Gaming has come a long way in recent years and
it is all down to the latest advances in technology. Let's take a closer look
at some of the current trends that are changing the face of gaming.
Motion Control Kicks It Up A Notch
Motion control was first brought to
the mass market with the Nintendo Wii console and was quickly followed by
Playstation Move and Xbox 360 Kinect. However, gamers have often complained
that motion control is both prone to glitches and at times unnecessary. For the
next generation of consoles developers are taking motion control to the next level.
With the upcoming release of Microsoft's
Xbox One system, developers are working to
make the Kinect respond to a more natural range of movement. It is hoped that
the new line of motion controlled games will respond to how players move
naturally. One example of this might be how players will lean into turns on a
racing game. The latest Kinect model will be able to recognise this and move
accordingly.
The Rise of Cloud Computing
One of the biggest tech trends in
recent years is certainly the cloud. It seems like everyone is taking advantage
of this new storage solution. In fact, Sony has announced that
much of the processing required by its upcoming Playstation 4 console will be
performed by remote cloud based servers. One of the other gaming areas
benefiting from cloud computing is online poker.
An increasing number of online
poker sites and poker
tracking software providers are using the cloud for storage, eliminating the
need for players to install a database onto their computers. The initial tests
of these sites among players have shown a reduction in the amount of 'lag'
experienced while taking up a lesser amount of CPU and RAM.
DVR and Streaming for Games
Gaming is fast becoming a spectator
sport thanks in large part to the increasing popularity of Major League Gaming.
There is an ever increasing level of demand for platforms that will allow fans
to view live streams of games being played. Both Sony and Microsoft are
integrating
the necessary tools to broadcast
love gameplay with a minimal amount of effort. Both the PS$ and the Xbox One
are also going to allow players to record gameplay with built in DVR.
Virtual Reality
One of the most highly anticipated
advances in gaming is the Oculus Rift
virtual reality headset. In the past virtual reality that is actually fully
functional has seemed like a science fiction fantasy, but even although the
developers have only been working with the headset for a couple of months they
have made huge strides.
Virtual reality has plenty of scope
for gaming of all sorts. It is not difficult to imagine it working with online
poker and action adventure games alike. Imagine playing online poker with a
virtual headset. Instead of just viewing the table on screen you could place
yourself in a complete virtual casino setting.
These are just a few of the biggest
and perhaps most popular technology trends being embraced by the gaming
industry at the moment. Every day technology marches forward helping games of
every genre not only look amazing visually, but also to perform to at extremely
high standards. Players are able to interact with games in ways that did not seem
possible just a few years ago, so who knows where technology can take gaming in
the future.
–
Jim Dalton is a freelance blogger
who specializes in technology and gaming.
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