I've Tracked Gaming for 15 Years. These 7 Trends Are Actually Changing Everything.
I've Tracked Gaming for 15 Years. These 7 Trends Are Actually Changing Everything. Let’s be honest. Every year, a flood of articles proclaims the "future of gaming," usually packed with buzzwords and hype that evaporates by Q2. I’ve seen it all. I remember when every game was supposed to have a second-screen experience on your tablet (it didn't happen). I remember when VR was slated to replace all monitors by 2018 (still waiting). After more than a decade of building and marketing digital platforms, I’ve learned to separate the fleeting fads from the foundational shifts. And right now, we’re in the middle of several massive, foundational shifts. These aren't just interesting novelties; these are the tectonic plates of the industry moving beneath our feet. Forgetting to track these gaming and esports trends is no longer an option, not just for developers, but for marketers, investors, and anyone trying to understand where digital culture is headed. This isn...