Friday, 26 December 2014

Video Game platforms are transforming

The way video games are revolutionised is mind boggling.

Initially video games were available on handheld devices. But they were not much popular among mass public.

Video games became popular when they were on 8 bit gaming consoles.

Super Mario, Tetris, Arknoid, etc were very popular games. I have played lots of games on these consoles and I think 8 bit games still rocks. Even today some games are purposefully made 8 bits by look and feel.




Then, Games became available on Computers. The new era of games was began. Game developers now had advanced processors. Later, dedicated graphics cards were designed which brought a revolution in 3D awesome games .

I still remember Road Rash, VCop, House of Dead like 2.5D (not full 3d games) games were there on almost every computer in those days.
From here, countless series of 2D and 3D games made available right on your desk.



Games started acquiring small screens again but on smartphones. In 2003, Nokia introduced
N-Gage classic smartphone with gaming controls. I have used this device and I will tell you that, the experience was awesome. Sound quality was extremely good especially bass. Only the problem was with the battery life. It used to drain very fast.


In 2004, advance version N-Gage-QD was introduced with better battery support. I played lots of games on this device. I still blame my self on selling this device to my friend. I am missing you so much N-Gage QD.


In 2004 Sony introduced PSP - handheld gaming console and brought another gaming platform. This was revolution in gaming industry. Now number of gamers were tremendously increased around the world. Later, similar play stations were brought into the market by other companies.



Gaming consoles as of 2014 are real advanced with dedicated high end graphic processors, motion detection technology, surround sound, wi-fi enabled, etc. Take a look at Sony Play Station, Microsoft X-Box if they are available anywhere near you.

Some games on these gaming consoles are way beyond realistic than what we played in 1995 gaming consoles.



Alienware (1996), now acquired by Dell, also brought innovation in gaming industry by developing and designing Computers and Laptops specially made for gamers. The look and feel adds much more drama to your desk while playing.

As of 2014, they are also bringing gaming consoles like Play Station and Xbox.



In near future, yet another platform giving the realtime experience is coming. It is based on Virtual Reality. The OculusRift is bringing wearable headset which will give a realtime experience like 3D movies.

You will not just play but you will live into games.

God knows, what is coming ahead because humans are never going to stay satisfied.


I am an indie game developer. I have released my first game on PlayStore, Chips Factory









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