How The Future of Gaming Will Look Like

It seems that video games have been with us forever but the gaming market is only several decades old. During this time, we have witnessed amazing changes – from plain 2D games on personal computers to colourful immersive titles on wearables. 

Even the most attentive players find it hard to trace all the changes that have happened to local online casinos for Kiwi players and international gaming companies. But we will try and come up with a list of technologies which will make the difference in 2023. 

Blockchain and NFTs

This technology is not new but continues to alter the market. At first, gaming wasn’t its field of interest but more and more developers build NFTs and blockchain into their games. For example, Ubisoft allows earning, winning, and trading unique items using non-fungible tokens.

There is also a big number of play-to-earn games which reward users with crypto for participating in tournaments, daily events, and quests. Yes, blockchain algorithms require lots of processing power but who cares when two giants – gaming and crypto – come together?

Metaverse

The next technology is very controversial and has an equal share of followers and sceptics. As you know, Metaverse by Facebook aims to create a universe where users won’t just play games. They will interact, build relationships, and do everything they do in real life except for physical contact.

Platforms like Metaverse will allow attending concerts, drinking at virtual bars, and even completing higher education with same-minded users. Moreover, this technology is already here – you can see its elements at Roblox and Fortnite.

Mobile and Cloud Gaming 

Even a decade ago, smartphones were mainly used for communication and couldn’t compete with laptops and personal computers when it came to gaming. But everything has changed thanks to advanced smartphones, faster internet connections, encrypted networks, and better memory capacity.

Nowadays, you can play even the most complex games on your iOS, Android, and Windows device and stream events without a need to store the information on it. Use a secure and spacious cloud, provide access to other players, and enjoy outstanding flexibility wherever you are.

eSports

Another technology that has a significant impact on the market is virtual sports. It has blended two of the most favourite pastimes – video games and professional sports and made all participants closer to each other. eSports is no longer a hobby but a moneymaking business. Its revenues during the past year have exceeded $1 billion and the League of Legends World Champion was watched by 73 million people worldwide. In addition, eSports debuted at the 2022 Asian Games. This recognition has equated virtual sports to real ones.

Next-level consoles

The last technology we want to discuss is the gaming consoles of the next generation. To stand against the competition and try to slow down the popularity of mobile gaming, manufacturers of consoles try to advance their creations. It is no longer new to see a blend of digital and physical games which can replace a training session! Modern consoles offer games with outstanding graphics and amazing load times. For example, Xbox Series X has a regularly updated library of games in exchange for a subscription.

How these technologies improve the gaming industry

Thanks to the technologies mentioned above (and many others), the future of casinos and video games is changing in front of our eyes. Here are only some of the benefits we will all get:

• More games. Thanks to better streaming and speed, players get access to a broader list of games.
• Better quality. Increased competition always leads to improved quality because game developers do everything they can to surpass other studios.
• Deeper engagement level. More and more players choose games that require communication and cooperation. And modern technologies offer just that!
• Improved marketing. Thanks to social networking and different types of software, companies can market straight to their users offering new tools and incentives.

Lots of discoveries ahead

Grace Tennet, editor in chief at NZ CasinoHEX, and the rest of the content team love testing new technologies. We are sure that with their help, the gaming market will flourish and offer users a great way to pass time without much effort and expense. Let’s stay at the forefront of the news together not to miss anything out!