I Have Seen The Future Of Video Gaming

I have seen the future of video gaming and it is 3D. This revelation came to me in an around about way since I am not an avid gamer, but I have been battling a four month addiction to Nazi Zombies. An addiction that is somewhat puzzling since I have played quite a few computer games before, going all the way back to Atari and Pac-Man. I have also played such games as Legend of Zelda, Crysis and Call of Duty, the popular game developed by Treyarch. Mostly role-playing games where you have to gun or sword your way to victory, but none of these games have so obsessed my time like NZ has done. Hitler's revenge I guess.

So when the latest COD Black Ops was offered up, truth be told, I bought it more for the Zombie side dish, rather than the main course. However, when I popped the disc into my PlayStation 3, the game came up in 3D on my new Samsung 46 Inch 240hz HD 3D TV. I was so surprised because nowhere on the game package was anything mentioned about it being in 3D. I have since re-checked the package and there's no mention of the game being in 3D - invisible marketing perhaps?

Once I started playing Call of Duty in crisp full HD 3D, that's when my revelation came to me. This is definitely the future of computer gaming, if it isn't already. Some of the sequences were so awe inspiring, the only word that comes to mind is "WOW". Even that doesn't give the 3D experience justice, doubt if any words could accurately explain what I was seeing and feeling. Jumping, rappelling, ricocheting, shooting... your way through some of those scenes was simply mind blowing and well... a revelation.

Without a doubt, 3D is the future of video gaming.

Actually, it was one of the sequences of running/fighting on the Kowloon Rooftop, which gave me an actual tactile experience so real, you forget that you're actually playing a computer game and not experiencing this in person. Maybe I am getting a little too carried away, or had too many of those holidays spirits while I was playing the game, but still I have never experienced a game like Black Ops before, never.

Nor have I experienced 3D like this before, not in the silly 3D horror movies of the 70's, not in the Terminator 2 show in Orlando, not in the 3D Piranha movie I saw last summer. Not by a long shot.

Now the 3D was not perfect on my system, unless you're looking directly at the TV, there was some small ghosting of the images which definitely tells you you're watching a 3D image. It also made me realize that while 3D has been around for ages and has improved greatly, especially in recent years. However, the technology, both in filming and reproducing of the images, still has a way to go before it becomes perfect. It is like watching the first color movies of the early 40's and 50's and comparing them to the color movies of today.

While watching the recent FIFA 2010 World cup Blu-ray, I could see where some of the 3D sequences such as the street scenes of the children playing soccer and the staged commentators... these came across as more controlled and better presented than the actual football games, although even those where well worth watching in 3D. In other words, 3D and 3D technology still has a long way to go before all the bugs are ironed out. If they can get rid of those awkward glasses, the system would really be perfected. However, I still believe 3D technology has a little ways to go before it will win the popularity and acceptance that HD or High Resolution has accomplished.

Still, in video gaming, 3D images adds so much to the gaming experience - there's no stopping it. The awkward glasses will slow down the upcoming revolution but it will not stop it. As more and more games and 3D content becomes available, full HD 3D will become the next viewing standard for TVs and gaming consoles.

Now, you will have to excuse me, I have just turned the power on and there are bloody monkeys crawling down the walls in full glorious 3D!

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The Future of Mobile Game Development

Mobile Game Development (MGD)is a growing industry. Mobile games are not only being upgraded to offer a better gaming experience, but they also represent new emerging technologies. However, if you compare the growth with PC games or console games, it is clear that mobile game has still a long way to go. But if you are talking about the future of gaming industry, it is definitely mobile games.

When the future of MGD is concerned, there are some hottest trends in this genre. They are mentioned below:


Massive Multiplayer MGD
Advertising/Promoting via MG
Promoting Cinemas/Movies via MG
Advertising New Products via MG
3d Real World Scenario MG

Massive Multiplayer MGD: With the induction of global multiplayer systems, Online Massive Multiplayer MGD is highly appreciated by game lovers. The players can choose any opponent from any part of the world to play on his mobile device. Though this is a very new concept in the industry, but it will soon become a hit like PC games.

Interactive Server Games:All the interactive server games run on a GPRS connection to connect with a central server. Many game manufacturing companies are embracing this gaming trend to make new online games for the avid users. For example, Nokia'a SNAP technology supports interactive server games.

Advertising via Mobile Games (MG): MG have become a great tool for promoting concept or ideas, especially for consumer product based enterprises. Many advertising companies are now promoting their client's product through mobile games. It is a cost-effective method of promoting a brand.

Promoting movies through MG:There are many film makers and producers, who are promoting their upcoming movies through their mobile game versions. Popular example is Harry Potter. The movie was released earlier and the producer launched the game later to cash on the success of the movie. On the contrary, Prince of Persia game was released earlier and the movie was released later. The huge success of the game ensured success for the movie as well.

Advertising New Products through MG: Many product based companies are now trying their hand on mobile games for advertising their product. For example, if you are a pen manufacturing company, you can advertise of the product in the game, in which the players are seen to use the pen. Such advertisement has become very popular with MG.

3D Real World Scenario MG :MG have reached its next level with 3D real world scenario MG. On this gaming platform, you can see real world scenario of the games on your mobile phone. This development discards all limitations of resources.

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Tinni Ganguly is a technology expert, working as a freelance technical writer with Evon Technologies. She has written on numerous technical domains, emerging technologies, and latest industry practices. Presently she is putting in effort to write for people having no or less technical knowledge, and introduce them to various software technologies and benefits of outsourcing.

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The Future Of 3-D And Social Media Video Gaming

Will we be rocking games in 3D? Will we all purchase through the internet? Where does the future lie?

Don't worry, the gaming industry is in no mood to leave your living room so soon. It's not astounding to see the market expansion. Games at present are more reality based and one enjoys playing with more fun. The industry works on the mantra of more games, more fun, more sales. At times the question arises what might the future look like? No matter how advance technology becomes, certain aspects of gaming will remain intact.

No matter how advanced your game is you always need an opponent to make it exciting. The emergence of clans is just a token of what will happen when it becomes mainstream. Professional league games will definitely entertain millions of its fans one day.

Game developers are not only capitalizing games that involve hands but all 5 senses. So it can be said in near future games will be created that can be seen, heard, tasted and even smelt. Today you only use sense of sight and hearing but in upcoming years you are going to play games beyond a simple screen and speakers.

It is also predicted that future technology will revolutionize by switching from typical monitors and TVs to flat screens. Once this device is created, standardized and mass produced it will provide highest levels of realism needed to attract gamers to the e-gaming playground.

With Ethereal technologies, groundwork has been laid for new visual display revolution. Without the use of glasses the volumetric imaging system let gamers to enjoy the real 3D effect while gaming. At present games 3D are highly preferred over 2D graphics and game developers are involved in revolutionizing 3D games into real holographic display device that provides more amusement to the gamers.

Like said earlier, with future advancements gamers are not only going to hear the effects but will also feel the shock waves of that game. Rumblefx is the best example of this, Rumblefx headphones are designed to produce shocks and vibrations during a game.

It's a universal law the thing that is cost effective and inexpensive is highly attained by masses. Gaming and computer consoles are affordable at present, if you believe this statement future games are surely going to be sold with reasonable price tags. Games in future are going to be extremely advanced, well equipped with latest technology and will be reasonable as long as you compare the prices with its technology.

You can generate your own avatars, models, maps like the way you do today. Obviously the 3D holography file will contain more in-depth specifications and detailed characteristics. You will love to customize your own game with lots of variety in it.

Since children are more into e-games rather than going into real playground and for this reason game developers have added educational essence to their games. In that very account gamers learn while enjoying their games. In future this essence is going to play a vital role. Future games will be designed according to the basic learning and education of then children. When the educational support will be incorporated with powerful tool of e-gaming entertainment, the didactic and instructive power of games will be realized.

Another e-gaming trend which is more likely to gain popularity and advancement in near future is SOCIAL GAMING. Social gaming is an idea of placing games like Farmville, Mafia Wars, and Restaurant City in social networking sites like Facebook etc. However another social gaming category involves players from all over the world to interact and play. Whichever way you wish to look at social gaming it is here to stay. So e-gaming in social gaming is predicted to expand and capture several gamers of present era.

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