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Strenuous Gaming

Traditional gaming is adapted with high-intensity accessories

Implications - No longer just an idle activity, gaming has morphed into something that fully immerses and involves each player. Encouraging gamers to fully integrate themselves into the experience, brands are offering devices and accessories that mimic the physical intensity portrayed. This reflects a desire for gaming experiences that go beyond simple storytelling techniques, making gaming the most suited form of paid entertainment for the digital generation.
Workshop Question - In what ways can you create a more immersive experience for your consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Physical Immersion Gaming Accessories - Brands are offering devices and accessories that mimic the physical intensity of gaming to fully immerse gamers in the experience.
2. Advanced Gaming Control Systems - Companies are creating new and innovative tools that enhance a gamer's control over the gaming experience.
3. Virtual Reality Gaming - Developers are creating new virtual reality systems and devices to provide gamers with a more immersive experience.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Game developers and manufacturers can benefit from creating advanced gaming accessories and immersive virtual reality experiences.
2. Consumer Electronics Industry - Companies manufacturing high-tech gadgets can provide gamers with advanced gaming control systems.
3. Sports and Entertainment Industry - Drone racing and other high-tech sports can bring a new level of entertainment to audiences looking for exciting new experiences.
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Multiplayer Drone Games
'Game of Drones' Will Allow You to Race and Fight Your Friends' Drones
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Projection Gaming Systems
Projection Gaming Systems
Microsoft RoomAlive Turns Any Room into a Giant Xbox Game
Taking the gaming experience to the next level, Microsoft RoomAlive is a projection system that transforms any room into a giant Xbox game. A lot more interactive than traditional video games,... MORE
Ultra-Fast Gaming Mouse
Ultra-Fast Gaming Mouse
The Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury FPS Mouse Will Improve Players' Game
Logitech’s ultra-fast gaming mouse is set to change the world of gaming in a big way. This particular computer peripheral is known for not being able to keep up with the quick movement of... MORE
Interactive Game Projectors
Interactive Game Projectors
The Lumo Interactive Projector Turns Kids' Rooms Into Playgrounds
The Lumo Play system uses an interactive projector to enable kids to play various games on floor projections. Classic games like air hockey, soccer and hungry, hungry hippos can be projected on a... MORE
VR Gaming Gloves
VR Gaming Gloves
Manus Machina is Developing a More Intuitive Alternative to the Joystick
Currently, controllers that complement the virtual reality experience for gamers are sorely lacking in quality; but that might all change thanks to Manus Machina. This Dutch startup has been... MORE
play_circle_filled Physical Impact Gamer Gear
Physical Impact Gamer Gear
The ‘ARAIG’ Suit Aims to Add Physical Impact to Video
The ‘ARAIG’ gaming suit is a KickStarter project that is looking to enhance gamer’s video gaming experience by adding a physical side to gaming. With the ability to make people feel the impact... MORE
play_circle_filled Drone Racing Contests
Drone Racing Contests
The Drone Racing League is Inspired By Formula One
The Drone Racing League is an event that will see drone pilots race drones on professional drone-racing courses in different locations. The first race is set to take place in Miami next month. The... MORE
play_circle_filled Aim-Enhancing Gamer Accessories
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The HipShotDot Gives You an Always-On Red Dot Sight
Chances are that only those who play first-person shooters will be able to truly understand the awesomeness that is the HipShotDot. This gaming accessory makes it easier to dominate online shooting... MORE

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