Be it fashion, books or movies, humans always look forward to the latest and upcoming trends. Thirsting for upcoming video game consoles is no different. The game lovers are always on a hunt to invest in the next gaming console or look forward to upgrading their old devices.

Distinctive Features In Gaming

The gaming world is very competitive. Manufacturers are consistent in their innovation, and they make sure they come up with distinct features in their next gaming device. Every new release will have added features which will make the device more popular among the gaming peeps. Apple is the unquestioned king of touchpad gaming, while Microsoft is trying to beat the benchmark by offering multiplayer games. Motion control in the console was an initiative by Nintendo. Gamers are waiting for future game consoles. “What’s next” is the constant buzz in the gaming world. With 2017 coming to an end, the gaming companies have geared up for 2018 with their trendsetters.

Factors Contributing To Trends In Console

Karl Stewart, the designer of Tomb Raider, believes emotion will play a more important role as the gaming matures. Latest hardware and processors are the driving factor in the innovation of consoles. Some of the popular brands are giving the option of online download options as well. So, will digitization of consoles hamper the systems of the wholesalers and retailers? Well, the future has its hold.

Electronic Arts Inc.’s latest version of Fifa (football game) allows players to manage their teams on mobile or tablets. EA sees mobile gaming as an added experience for the gamer.

Gaming in 2018

In 2018, the line-up of game releases is promising. Platforms of the games vary from PC to consoles. Future game consoles are compatible with both PC as well as handheld consoles.

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom and Monster Hunter, releases in January 2018 while Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Far Cry 5, and Dragon Ball FighterZ release in February. There are other exciting hosts of releases lined up for 2018.

The future gaming consoles look very promising in the near future. Augmented and virtual reality is the next big thing in the gaming industry. VR with friends will be the trend to look for. VR developers are collaborating with the companies to give the best to the gamer. It will be awesome to play with your friends using VR. Experimental tech companies and VR developers are exploring physical collaborative games. One such example is the latest Pokemon Go which has made a phenomenal impact in the gaming space.

Mobile and tablet games are going to be popular in the near future. With the constant upgradation in mobile software, many gaming companies are joining hands with the company. The collaboration between the mobile company and game developers will bring about a huge impact on the gaming industry. The reason for the growth in its popularity is that they can be played on the go. There are some games that do not need internet to be played while the others do.

With game developers breaking the league with each release, gamers can definitely ask for more. As long as the gamers are enthusiastic, the world of gaming will always flourish. It works both ways, you see.