Contrary to popular opinion, gamers can make big bucks just
by gaming. The growth of the gaming industry in the past two decades is
exceptional. As technology advanced, it was implemented in the gaming industry
as well, and it yielded a lot of money.
The main reason that the gaming industry flourishes is
because of the dedication gamers put in the games. This has become a trend more
than a hobby now, and companies capitalize on the potential of what it could
become. With eSports coming into the mainstream and budgets put on the gaming
conventions, it is evident enough that the industry has come far from what it
was.
Microsoft recently acquired ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion,
and with it owned Bethesda Softworks. Bethesda is a name that has resonated in the
gaming industry for a long time. It has published a lot of blockbuster games
like DOOM, The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Microsoft’s acquisition turned
many eyes because it has set the course for a very bright future for gaming.
Other than that, Microsoft is set to release a new console
named Xbox Series X alongside Sony’s PlayStation 5 in November. These releases
will mark the birth of a new generation for the gaming world and open up new
avenues for game developers. Just when we think that technology cannot be
topped, another, more advanced technology comes to surprise us.
The use of AR and VR in gaming is a revolutionary step.
Although this technology hasn’t fully been integrated, it shows a lot of
potential in the coming days (and with the new generation of gaming, maybe it
will reach its full potential.)
To consider gaming as a children’s play cannot be further
from the truth. The gaming industry is expanding and is currently one of the
largest industries in the world. A single eSports event can generate more
revenue than the music industry would generate in a year. Gaming has evolved,
and so has the players. Now, mobile owners are also diving into the gaming
world. A small device in your pocket can be your ultimate gaming partner, not
to mention the console and PC players on the other side.
Take a look at the following infographic to see how much the
gaming industry has grown compared to the other big entertainment industries.
Infographic by: statista
Infographic by: statista
