The gaming industry is on the cusp of a revolution, and some of the biggest names in the business are making bold predictions about what’s to come. As a Forbes journalist, I had the opportunity to sit down with several gaming CEOs to get their take on the future of the industry.
From virtual reality to cloud gaming, these CEOs are betting big on the technologies that will shape the future of gaming. And they’re not afraid to share their visions with the world.
Predictions for the Future of Gaming
1. Cloud Gaming Will Be the Norm
John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity Technologies, predicts that cloud gaming will be the dominant form of gaming in the next 5 years. “Cloud gaming is the future,” he says. “It’s the only way to make gaming accessible to everyone, regardless of their device or location.”
2. Virtual Reality Will Go Mainstream
In a bold prediction, Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, says that virtual reality (VR) will become a mainstream form of gaming in the next 2 years. “VR is going to change the way we experience games,” he says. “It’s going to make us feel like we’re actually inside the game.”
3. Gaming Will Become a Major Form of Esports
Robbie Stevens, CEO of Team Liquid, predicts that gaming will become a major form of esports in the next 5 years. “Gaming is already a major form of entertainment, and esports is just the next step,” he says. “We’re going to see huge prizes and huge audiences for gaming competitions.”
4. Cross-Platform Gaming Will Become the Standard
Phil Spencer, CEO of Xbox, predicts that cross-platform gaming will become the standard in the next 5 years. “We’re already seeing a trend towards cross-platform gaming,” he says. “It’s the future of gaming, and we’re going to see more and more companies embracing it.”
5. Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Game Development
Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, predicts that artificial intelligence (AI) will revolutionize game development in the next 10 years. “AI is going to change the way we make games,” he says. “It’s going to make it possible to create games that are more realistic and more immersive than ever before.”
What Does the Future Hold?
These predictions offer a glimpse into the future of gaming, and it’s clear that the industry is on the cusp of a revolution. From cloud gaming to AI-powered game development, the future of gaming is looking brighter than ever.
One thing is certain: the gaming industry is in for a wild ride in the coming years. Buckle up, gamers – the future is here, and it’s going to be exciting.
About the CEOs
* John Riccitiello, CEO of Unity Technologies
* Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games
* Robbie Stevens, CEO of Team Liquid
* Phil Spencer, CEO of Xbox
* Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft
Sources
* Unity Technologies
* Epic Games
* Team Liquid
* Xbox
* Ubisoft