From handheld gaming PC devices to sandwich cookie metaverses, this list of gaming trends spans from brand-focused esports deals to innovations in the mobile and PC gaming space. As games are one of the major forms of entertainment, brands are starting to launch gaming-focused initiatives to increase consumer engagement.
One of my areas of interest is virtual reality, and HTC’s Vive XR Elite is a portable, high-definition, 110-degree field-of-view, all-in-one virtual reality headset. The VR headset is powered by a Snapdragon XR 2 CPU with 12GB RAM and 120GB ROM for local storage and is designed to compete with the ‘Meta Quest 2’ VR headset.
Metaverse platform ELYNXIR, connecting the worlds of games and music, is supported by deadmau5 and Plastikman. ELYNXIR allows users to attend live music events, listen to music streams, interact with others, and dance using digital avatars. Together, PIXELYNX and Via Motus hope to deliver a digital experience that mimics the thrilling elements of a real music concert.