Video Game trends have changed a lot over the years. With the introduction of sensor remotes, a lot of new gaming styles were developed. Friendly Computers found this article which explains different trends in the gaming word:
One of the biggest trends in video gaming for the upcoming year asks players to get out of their chairs and get some exercise.
Physical-fitness games and motion controllers -- such as the waggling remote of the hot-selling Nintendo Wii -- were the rage at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), a gigantic industry gathering at the Los Angeles Convention Center that is part Ringling Bros. and part enormous video-game arcade.
Hot new releases range from the orgy of violence in "God of War III" to the tween-girl styling fantasies of the "Imagine" games.
Gaming junkie Vince Horiuchi attended E3 and lists his 10 favorite titles and announcements from this year's show. He's highlighted release dates, as announced; most of the rest of these games are expected to land on store shelves in time for the holidays.
Motion controllers » Sony and Microsoft introduced new technology to jump on Nintendo's motion-controller bandwagon.
Microsoft offers Project Natal, a special camera that sits next to the TV and points at the player to scan the body and capture the gamer's movements without the need of a game pad or joystick. It also uses voice recognition for commands.
It's very impressive wizardry -- if it works. The live demonstrations showed some lag, and Microsoft displayed only video of its more amazing feats.
Meanwhile, Sony introduced its
motion controller, which looked like a wand with a sphere. It was amazingly accurate and didn't show the same lag as Microsoft's technology, but it wasn't as ambitious as Project Natal. Both are expected next year.
Physical-fitness games » Game publishers Nintendo, Ubisoft and Electronic Arts all introduced more exercise games designed to get gamers off their couches and moving around -- albeit in their family rooms.
Nintendo introduced "Wii Fit Plus," the sequel to its hit fitness game. Electronic Arts has "EA Active," as well as an expansion pack scheduled for release later in the year. Ubisoft offers "Your Shape," which uses a camera to scan the gamer's body for movement.
Girl games » Girl power was never more evident than at last week's E3 convention. Electronic Arts, Nintendo and Ubisoft all introduced new games for tween girls, including makeover titles and a new line of virtual pets games. Even Sony introduced the pink Hannah Montana PSP.
"Splinter Cell: Conviction" » Tom Clancy's heroic spy, Sam Fisher, returns in a new game that not only features amazing graphics on the Xbox 360 but also uses new storytelling conventions. This is more action-oriented than earlier "Splinter Cell" games but still uses stealth as a key ingredient. Release: Fall.
"Uncharted 2" » One of Sony PlayStation 3's flagship games is back. Part "Indiana Jones" and part "Die Hard," this sequel to the hit adventure game is exciting and cinematic and offers some of the best graphics ever displayed. Release: Nov. 2.
"Wii Sports Resort" » This week, Nintendo released the Wii Motion Plus, an add-on accessory that gives the controller even more motion sensitivity. This new sequel to "Wii Sports" includes more activities, including archery and ping pong. Release: July 26.
PSP Go » The PlayStation Portable gaming system gets a hardware refresh. It has a 3.8-inch screen, is 40 percent lighter and 50 percent smaller than the original PSP, and now stores its games in digital memory only -- no disc drive. It's also compact and stylish, but too expensive at $249. But long-awaited portable versions of the racing game "Gran Turismo" and the horror hit "Resident Evil" are finally coming to the PSP. Release: Oct. 1.
"God of War III" » This is the first game in the brutal and popular action series to land on the next-generation PlayStation 3. Once again, gamers control a Spartan warrior asked to do unspeakable things in the name of the Greek gods. Stunning graphics, top-notch production values, unbeatable gameplay -- and did I mention stunning graphics? Release: Look for it next spring.
"ModNation Racers" » Think "Mario Kart" with the versatility and replay ability of PlayStation 3's "LittleBigPlanet." This cartoon racing game for the PS3 allows players to create their own drivers, cars and tracks and share them with other people around the world. In a demonstration, producers made a track from scratch in under five minutes.
"Modern Warfare 2" » The sequel to the biggest-selling video game of last year lands on all the major next-gen consoles and looks gorgeous. This first-person modern-day shooter again places the gamer in a military uniform to rid the world of terrorists. Expect the same great play mechanics.
