In this article, we will discuss some of the key trends in the gaming industry. Mobile gaming will continue its meteoric rise, with more people playing games for fun and social interactions than ever before. AI & ML will power everything from network performance to global player matching. And, last but not least, we will look at the future of subscription gaming. The gaming industry is set to continue to grow exponentially over the next 10 years, and there are some important trends that will make this happen.
AR & VR technology will provide more realistic visual experiences
AR enables real-time visual guidance and step-by-step tutorials for different processes. These applications can be used in various fields, including product assembly, machine operation, and warehouse picking. AR guides can convert complicated two-dimensional schematics in manuals into 3-D interactive holograms, leaving little room for interpretation. Besides games, AR-based virtual tutorials can help people learn how to fix a broken appliance.
The AR & VR technologies are already making progress in consumer markets. However, its impact on human performance is greater in industrial settings. One of the early users of AR is the Newport News Shipbuilding company, which designs U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The company is using AR near the end of the manufacturing process, when engineers have to compare actual ships to complex two-dimensional blueprints. AR allows engineers to see the final design superimposed on the real ship, reducing inspection time by up to 96%. Similarly, many manufacturing tasks involving AR have been found to save 25 percent or more time.
AR & VR technologies are already improving user experiences across a variety of industries, including gaming. They can help developers create better product interfaces. In addition, they can create companion experiences that expand the capabilities of a product or give it more information to its users. These experiences can also boost product loyalty. For manufacturers, AR applications can also help them identify new opportunities for differentiation.
High-fidelity mobile games will be on the rise
Currently, most of the top 200 iOS games are high-fidelity. In contrast, only 33% of them are in North America. The dynamics of this segment are similar to those of North America, meaning that there is room for growth for high-fidelity games in Europe. Nevertheless, we need to keep in mind that high-fidelity games are not yet as popular as their console counterparts.
Consumers’ appetite for high-fidelity mobile games is increasing worldwide, spurred by the increasing popularity of mobile gaming and the introduction of premium devices. In addition to the high-fidelity game titles being made available on mobile, established PC and console titles are now being ported to mobile. The report also examines the gender breakdowns of mobile gamers. It also interviews gaming industry leaders about their experiences with high-fidelity mobile gaming.
Subscription gaming will become a mainstream entertainment industry
Several companies have announced plans to incorporate non-fungible tokens into their games. These tokens will allow players to trade, win, and earn items in the games they play. Such a system is likely to be in place by the year 2022. Similarly, in-game concerts and special events will become more common and players will likely be able to purchase digital goods with V-Bucks.
Game subscriptions are becoming increasingly popular, with 78% of consumers describing themselves as “occasional” or “frequent” gamers. The numbers are even higher among younger consumers, with 45% of them subscribing to a paid gaming service. This means that gaming may soon become a more attractive choice for younger consumers than movies and television shows. Regardless, the future of gaming is looking bright.
AI & ML will power everything from network performance to global player matching
In the gaming industry, artificial intelligence and machine learning will enable a variety of improvements, including improved network performance, improved global player matching, and enhanced preventive maintenance systems. They will also enable companies to analyze large amounts of audio and image data and layer in other data from other sensors. The capabilities of AI and machine learning will also help reduce production downtime and increase yield.
Among the top companies in this field include Google and Tencent. Google is also heavily investing in AI and machine learning, and both are building a huge platform that will allow companies to build AI-powered products. The gaming industry is a prime candidate for these solutions. Companies like Google and Apple are making great strides in incorporating AI into their products.