The game industry is constantly changing, and with those changes come fun and exciting innovations every year.

Here are a few ideas for what to expect in 2022:

More Accessible Interactive Games

Interactive games have become incredibly popular over the last decade. Beginning with game systems like the Wii, these games required more movement and interaction from gamers. They saw their true potential with the advent of mobile games like ‘Pokémon Go!’.

But within just a few years, some problems became apparent with the popularity of these games. One problem is that these games are not accessible to all players. Sure, it is a great idea to get people to move when it is possible for them. But what about disabled players or those who are otherwise unable to move around their neighborhood and home? They were excluded from many of these popular games, leading to public outcry to fix this problem.

New games are on the way that do exactly that. More accessible interactive games will allow users to adjust settings so they can use the game according to their physical abilities and mood. It also means that now more people can enjoy these popular games.

For instance, virtual casino games with an interactive experience have become prevalent among players, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Indian online casino games have been utilizing this technology to offer players a unique gambling experience similar to playing in a brick-and-mortar casino.

The Return of Local Multiplayer Mode

Do you remember when you were a child and your favorite way to spend time with your siblings or friends was sitting down together, playing video games? These days, that fun has disappeared mainly as the only way to interact with your friends while playing games is to have separate systems that connect via online play.

However, this may be about to change. More gaming companies run by millennials – the last generation to enjoy video games the “old fashioned” way – are moving back toward local multiplayer options. This way, people will not have to invest in numerous gaming systems to enjoy games with family or friends.

Kid-Friendly Options for Growing Gamers

A few years ago, a big trend in gaming became designing games for very young users. More and more young children became game users as parents relied on this as entertainment and appeasement for their children during quiet time in public places or on car rides. Games for children five and under became a vast market.

Now, though, those children are growing up. They still want to play games to pass the time, but they need titles that fit their changing needs. Designing and releasing games that work for older primary school children will become a significant trend in the coming year and beyond as companies try to keep pace with their fast-growing little customers.

Innovative Casino-Style Games

On the flip side of child-friendly games are those designed exclusively for adults. Casino-style games remain popular, especially in India. Here, people are always looking for realistic, enjoyable, and exciting casino-style gameplay.

New titles are always in development with the Indian market in mind. Entire online databases and review sites exist to help match consumers in India and casino online games. The titles available are bound to continue to grow as more and more players download their favorite selections from these lists – and make new ones.

Twists on Classic Game Titles and Characters

If you are interested in gaming, you probably have favorite game titles, franchises, or characters. The good thing about the gaming industry is that it always tries to cater to existing consumer tastes while offering innovative new titles. Combining these two things has led to a recent wave of recognizable characters and classic titles being revamped and released for a new generation of gamers.

Classic games are seeing a resurgence in popularity, including new games with recognizable titles, characters, and themes. If there is something you loved and missed from your childhood, there is probably a brand-new game on its way to meet that need, packed with equal measures of nostalgia and new twists on classic concepts. Games like Mario Kart are a prime example of this.

More Mobile Gaming Than Ever Before

If 2020-21 has taught the world anything, it is how much we rely on and value our mobile devices. Whether you are trapped inside your home due to quarantine orders or on the move for work, school, or other places, having a phone or tablet that is complete with all the mobile apps you need is a must in today’s world.

The same is true when it comes to entertainment. No matter what you enjoy doing, there is probably a mobile app to help you with it on the go. Games of every kind – many of which were previously only available on traditional game systems – have moved to the mobile market in recent months. This trend is only going to continue as more and more titles are announced in the coming year. Keep an eye out on your mobile device’s app store!

A new year always brings new gaming trends, some of which even industry insiders may not be able to predict until they are closer to materializing. Which of these gaming trends excite you the most?

KR Desk