Future of Gaming

[Robert Newbie]

For me, I prefer smaller game size and simpler graphics. Realistic graphics can be cool and improve the look of a game. However, I've seen many games where there was a push for better graphics, but the quality of the gameplay wasn't that great. I'm someone who has played everything from Pong to Alien Isolation. Not sure if I've played anything with more realistic graphics. I just haven't seen an increase in fun and quality along side graphical quality over the years. I think a game like Alien Isolation could be just as creepy and grim if it had basic lighting/shadows and was low poly. I still quite enjoy playing Doom 1 and 2 despite how primitive their graphics look now. The games are just damn fun and there is 100 lifetimes of mods for them, so I could play Doom till I die and the fun would never fade away.

I feel similarly about Mega Man Maker. Even though there are kazio, troll, and obnoxious boss rush levels, there are plenty of solid levels to be found that extend the Mega Man experience. As long as Capcom doesn't shut it down, I can have Mega Man levels for life.

 

[Skv0ra]

What about 50GB updates every now and then?

Man........and why I uninstalled Horizon 5: new month, new 30gb "update" worth of either SAME old shitty Bimmers, or some FWD shitboxes no one asked for while the game set in Mexico......STILL doesn't have a '93 damn Sentra!

 

[JuanMena]

Of course whether the game is good or not is what's most important, but as far as graphics and storage is concerned, which is more important to you.

Owning.
I'm pretty good at predicting bad stuff, and owning your entertainment is going to be the biggest issue in our future.
Not only owning, but also durability of hardware and media.

I mean, if you love a series or franchise, you can love their games regardless of graphics or size or whatever.
In my case, I seem to be in a very niche public that loves Megaman Battle Network. Popular franchise, "bad game" according to many.

So in the future, every game will have it's own dedicated public regardless of size graphics, whatever... owning it though, is a whole other and more important matter, at least in my opinion.
Emulation is becoming not only punishable, but also difficult to access to as time passes on.

 

[Skv0ra]

Owning.
I'm pretty good at predicting bad stuff, and owning your entertainment is going to be the biggest issue in our future.
Not only owning, but also durability of hardware and media.

I mean, if you love a series or franchise, you can love their games regardless of graphics or size or whatever.
In my case, I seem to be in a very niche public that loves Megaman Battle Network. Popular franchise, "bad game" according to many.

So in the future, every game will have it's own dedicated public regardless of size graphics, whatever... owning it though, is a whole other and more important matter, at least in my opinion.
Emulation is becoming not only punishable, but also difficult to access to as time passes on.

Ehhhhhh, just look at what modern decades did for oldie goldies - emu galore, better indy emu systems of every flavor, vintage style usb controllers. Future is lookin pretty decent depending how you look at it.

 

[Skv0ra]

That's an interesting thought.

And BEST examples are how Terraria is multitudes better than Minecraft in terms of that 16-bit look; how games like Hoa and Eastward are real visual treats; and now majority of JRPGs simply work. I don't care how many blades of grass I can see, so long as I can tell it's grass and it fits the overall setting enough.

 

[anthonyfields]

I think the future of gaming will definitely include more private servers and fan-made versions of popular games. Many players are looking for alternatives with more features, fewer restrictions, or just a different experience. For example, games like Null’s Brawl offer a fun twist on Brawl Stars with custom content and unlimited resources. It’s interesting to see how fan communities build their own versions.