The gaming industry has already shown some remarkable improvement over the past year. VR technology is at the forefront and is trying to gain the attention of consumers in the casino arena. On the other hand, e-sports is becoming popular day by day. But the list does not end here. Mobile and gaming consoles are getting better and better. Consequently, these developments have given evidence regarding the growth of the gaming industry.
VR is becoming mainstream
In 2016, VR technology became more consumer-friendly, but it didn't take over the market. So, 2017 is the year when the technology will really start to take hold. Thanks to companies like HTC and Sony who have already taken the lead, VR will enter our lives for good. While the biggest companies don't plan to make big breakthroughs on the technology , however, smaller companies plan to take steps in this direction, giving VR an even bigger boost.
The war between Sony and Microsoft
These two companies have been battling it out for the past year in terms of hardware development. Right now, Sony is way ahead. The company has been riding a good momentum with its revolutionary PS4 product. Meanwhile, Microsoft will have to make sure that the Scorpion device launches soon. Rumors and images have already suggested that the Scorpion will be a big hit. But most people generally believe that Sony will be well-prepared for this launch.
HTML 5 games are gaining ground this year
Instant Games were launched by Facebook in beta back in 2016. Currently, there are rumors that the social media giant may decide to open its platform up to competitors like Google and Apple, so it can start preparing its website for HTML5 games. HTML5 games are already popular in the gaming market. But 2017 is believed to be the year in which HTML5 games will penetrate the Western markets as well.
Mobile gaming
Mobile gaming is at an interesting stage of development and growth. Despite generating more revenue than any other platform, progress has slowed dramatically since then. However, exciting things are yet to come, as it is too early to make any critical decisions regarding its future at this point.
It seems that the future of electronic games is already here!
