For several years, the world of video games finally seems to be recognized for its true value. Long decried by older generations, this part of global entertainment has now conquered all of these generations, and sometimes represents a recognized advance in many areas. Between educational, cultural aspects, or those participating in the development of certain physical and intellectual faculties, video games no longer have the same reputation as before.
The reasons are numerous. With the promotion of certain new technologies and the constant search for innovation, the video game industry is at the forefront of everything related to digital and evolution. These things are mainly pushed by game developers and publishers who no longer hesitate to work for many years to innovate and release new revolutionary creations.
New technologies highlighted
With the latest generation consoles like the PlayStation 5 or the incessant increase in the capabilities of gaming PCs, it goes without saying that the opportunities for developers do not stop at the peripherals used. Thus, theGame mechanics are now very natural when you want to enjoy a simulation game and this can be explained in particular by artificial intelligence who imitates, or even surpasses, humans by learning to decipher them. However, the main development observed in recent years in the field undoubtedly remains virtual reality. By offering increasingly crazy immersion for players, publishers are currently changing the course of entertainment.
However, they are not the only members of the large entertainment family to highlight this technology. Indeed, other major players are benefiting from the democratization of virtual reality.
For several years, certain web platforms such as PokerStars have highlighted the immersive aspect of VR within a game also experiencing a resurgence of sympathy on an international scale. Unquestionably, poker and video games benefit from the same technologies.
While keeping the general idea of these innovations and their implementation, which video game studios and publishers are the most innovative on this subject, but also in general? Zoom in on two of them.
Epic Games
Well known for having launched the game Fortnite, the American company Epic Games has revolutionized many aspects of video games. Its aim is to make open worlds even more immersive, without necessarily taking into account virtual reality like its competitors since it wishes to continue to act in a world far from reality in certain graphics, notably with the cartoon aspect. retained in Fortnite over time.
However, Epic Games goes further than any other studio by offering beta access since 2021, the engine Unreal Engine 5. This captivating tool enables the unprecedented creation of characters and worlds of all kinds, allowing each individual to step into the shoes of a developer and create the game of their dreams. By offering this functionality and above all by making it accessible and ergonomic, Epic Games is logically becoming one of the most innovative video game companies.
Roblox Corporation
So far, Roblox has only really released one game: the one that bears its name. Simple but effective. However, everything suggests that the presence of the American company in the industry is only just beginning.
A precursor in the world of the metaverse, Roblox is one of the most advanced companies on this subject. And rather than democratizing it like all its competitors, Roblox chose a video game platform to do it.
The digital universe of Roblox is undoubtedly the place linked to the most established metaverse and visited every month with rare opportunities. For example, a Lil Nas concert offered in this virtual world in 2020 welcomed 33 million visitors during the weekend. A changing world, within video games.