The last several years has seen an introduction of tech that will only expand further. Some of these you may have already noticed – such as the use of Augmented Reality (AR) in the Pokémon Go app.
Other technology used for mobile games may shock you, like implementing facial recognition software. Are you ready to start seeing these features in all your mobile games? Keep reading to learn more.
HTML5 formatting
Our introduction to modern technologies starts with HTML5 formatting. Have you tried to play a game you enjoy on your PC only to discover that it doesn’t work right? The display is skewed, and it seems like none of the controls will work.
If not, perhaps you’ve seen everyone talking about the latest mobile game. You go to download it on your device only to discover it’s only available for the platforms you don’t have – Android, iOS, or Windows. Guess you’ll have to miss the trend.
HTML5 formatting is a revolutionary way to design games. It’s based on a single source code, which saves programmers time, energy, and a lot of headaches. HTML5 means that any game can be adapted across desktop and mobile devices in the blink of an eye.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the fuel for plenty of sci-fi movies and dystopian stories. What you may not realize is that AI is already here – and you probably interact with it more often than you think. In fact, it’s already in the palm of your hand.
AI isn’t just a thought experiment in whether robots could take over the world. It’s actually a tool used across sectors, including mobile game development. It can help take care of customizing your experience without constant intervention from the game company.
For example, AI is used heavily for in-game advertisements. How you play teaches the AI about your style and playing personality. This is used to time ads and show you products that it thinks you’re likely to purchase.
Multiplayer experience
Multiplayer games are nothing new to most of us. However, they’ve usually appeared in a particular fashion. Most people summon to mind an image of a video game system with multiple controllers. It’s actually been more challenging to create mobile games that supports simultaneous multiplayer use.
However, a few popular apps have risen to the challenge and allow entire communities of players to interact with others in an ongoing game world. Many of these games even incorporate live chats or messaging for a more connective experience.
Augmented Reality
Augmented Reality (AR) is making a powerful sweep across the mobile game industry. A game with AR will use your device’s camera to get a look at your surroundings. It then overlays additional graphics, animations, or characters on your world.
The most obvious example of this being successful was the release of the Pokémon Go app. Players can open the app and view the world through the screen on their smartphone. Special stops and Pokémon creatures will appear to be placed around town.
Virtual reality
As popular as AR has become, it is still outshined by Virtual Reality (VR) tech. The concept of VR was dreamt up long before the technology became workable. While there are ways to enjoy mobile games with VR, it’s still in the early stages and lacks refinement.
VR involves placing something over your eyes – either an entire headset or blackout goggles – which is linked to your mobile device. This completely replaces your field of vision with the gaming world. You can then use eye and hand motions to interact with the game.
Specialized social platforms
Not all modern technology developments occur directly within the game code. Sometimes, it’s about other feature added to mobile games that make the experience more enjoyable for all involved. A clear example of this is the introduction of gaming-specific social media platforms.
These kinds of social media platforms make it easier for gamers to interact with each other, share screens, and play together. A popular example is the video-streaming platform called Twitch. Players from around the world can watch one or more gamers, add friends, follow each, and leave comments publicly. It’s been an incredibly successful tool for connection and development.
In-game transactions
Oh, those tricky in-game transactions. These aren’t new exactly – mobile games have been incorporating paid bonuses for quite some time. However, they’re growing more and more prevalent and adapting to specific consumers.
The ability to buy extra coins, lives, or powerups is certainly hard to turn down. Just a pounds here and there can make all difference in your mobile game progress. Of course, that’s exactly why companies put time delays and the like in their games.
This can also be seen in online slots. While you may place bets for individual bets, the reels are completely random. Some developers are giving players the ability to buy bonus features rather than waiting for them to be triggered within the game.
Facial recognition software
Finally, facial recognition is getting an introduction to the mobile games near you. Your mobile device already has a front-facing camera for capturing the perfect selfies. Why not use that to make your gaming experience even more personalized?
Facial recognition software can map the planes of your face and recreate it. Some game developers are eyeing this as a way to create look-alike characters in their games. Rather than designing your own avatar or picking from preset characters, you just upload your face right to the game.
Coming to a screen near you
Each of these technological developments has been implemented in some capacity already. Did you notice them at work? Or did these advancements go unseen as just another part of the onward march for gaming?
It will be exciting to see how each of these is implements in mobile games in the decade ahead. VR gaming and social platforms for players are likely to see the biggest growth, but it’s still up in the air. Thanks for sticking with us – we’ll see you in the gaming world.
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