Four Technologies That Are Driving Innovation in the Gaming Industry

The gaming industry has changed beyond all recognition in the last two decades, as internet technology and new gaming hardware have combined to make it possible to produce ultra-realistic and highly immersive titles, backed by budgets that would rival those of Hollywood blockbusters.

In such a competitive sector, game development companies are always looking for an edge, and competitive advantages are often delivered by new technology. Here are four technologies that are currently driving some of the most exciting developments in the gaming world.

Virtual reality

Virtual reality is not a new technology – at least, in terms of much of the theory behind it – but it has only started to become a regular feature in gaming in recent months, and is set to be one of the biggest drivers…