(Newswire.net — September 21, 2016) — 1958 saw the physicist William Higinbotham create the first ever video game, and ever since that day video games have advanced into the amazing graphics and gameplay that we see today. The first video game was a very simple tennis game, but in 2016 you can play video games for almost every sport or activity. The last few decades have seen technology advance in amazing ways that you could never have imagined, who knows what the future has to offer. We looked into how technology has transformed gaming and have decided on the key changes that have taken gaming to the next level.
Graphics
When the first gaming consoles came out, while revolutionary at the time, if you were to play on them now you’d be frustrated by their pixilated graphics. Games released in 2016 on the two popular consoles of Xbox and PS4 have the most lifelike graphics ever made. The characters that you play with seem more real than ever with facial expressions and human like movements. Games released this year are going to see the beginning of 4K graphics which will again revolutionize how we watch and play games.
Online Play
While gaming used to mean just you and a console, with advancements in technology we have seen online gaming come to the forefront of the industry. You now don’t have to pester your siblings or other half to play, as you can find anybody online to compete against. Online gaming has meant that producers started creating more advanced multiplayer modes giving gamers the best competitions ever. You can communicate and play with anybody around the world which has helped to bring together the enthusiastic gaming community.
Simulation Games
The industry is now full to the brim with simulation games, where the player can freely control a character and play as if in real life on the game. Simulation games are the most realistic on the market and make great use of the incredible graphics that technology allows for. Sports simulation games are popular with players who can now play with their own team as if in real life. You can play a variety of sports games such as this online baseball simulation game or soccer simulation games.
Pokémon
2016 saw the release of a new Pokémon game, available on smartphones. This new game signifies a whole new world of gaming that will be next to arrive. On the game you travel around in real life to find Pokémon at various locations around the world. It’s brought gaming into real life, meaning that you can play on the go.
The gaming industry is a very exciting place at the moment, it has advanced significantly in recent years and the future is very bright for gaming. New technology is being developed all the time, all over the world. Games are becoming more like real life than ever. Keep updated with Techradar for all the latest gaming advancements.