Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Ocular
Gaming
As facially-worn tech gains popularity, gaming is given a spectacle enhancement.
2.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Ocular Gaming trend?
Ocular Gaming: Moving beyond handsfree and motion-sensitive technologies, gaming is evolving to incorporate facially worn controllers that expand the virtual reality advancements of years past. As the imminent race against Google Glass becomes more apparent, brands are acclimatizing consumers to the concept of facially worn technology by incorporating it into the gaming world. This move toward head-worn controllers speaks to a consumer inclination for extreme levels of convenience to the point that even the pushing of buttons and joysticks has become archaic.
Trend themes
Themes within the Ocular Gaming trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Facially Worn Controllers
Facially worn controllers that expand the virtual reality advancements of years past are becoming more popular in the gaming industry.
02
Head-Worn Controllers
Moving beyond handsfree and motion-sensitive technologies, gaming is evolving to incorporate head-worn controllers to meet extreme levels of convenience in the gaming industry.
03
Wearable Gaming Devices
Wearable gaming devices such as glasses, headsets, and full-body suits allow gamers to immerse themselves in the game on a personal level.
Industry implications
What the Ocular Gaming trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Virtual Reality
The virtual reality industry is growing rapidly with advancements in facially worn and head-worn controllers for gaming experiences.
For
Wearable Technology
The wearable technology industry is expanding with the development of new wearable gaming devices like glasses, headsets, and full-body suits.
For
Automotive Industry
The automotive industry is beginning to incorporate virtual reality technology for car design prototypes in collaboration with motion-capture technology from companies like Vicon.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Ocular Gaming
Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 39%, activity 32%, freshness 8%.
Popularity39%
Activity32%
Freshness8%
Audience
90%Men
10%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X (not a primary audience)
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Ocular Gaming trend
6 featured examples from Jan 8 to Sep 17, 2014CategoryTech
Full-Body Gaming Suits
PrioVR Revealed a Half-Body Suit and Full-Body Controller Suit at CES 2014
The video game industry can capitalize on this disruptive innovation by incorporating full-body gaming suits to enhance the gaming experience and appeal to a wider audience.
CategoryTech
Glasses-Based Gaming Devices
The Samsung Galaxy Glasses Will Be Launching in Fall 2014
The Samsung Galaxy Glass caters to the gaming industry by offering specialized features and functionalities that enhance the gaming experience.
CategoryTech
Rage-Preventing Gaming Headsets
The Immersion Headset Can Control Your Gaming Rage
The gaming technology industry has an opportunity to develop innovative products that can prevent gamers' rage and enhance their overall gaming experience.
CategoryAutos
Transformer-Inspired Reality Simulators
The Oculus Rift & Ford Partnership Experiment is 3-D
The automotive design industry can leverage reality simulator technology for immersive virtual exploration and analysis of vehicle designs.
CategoryTech
Intuitive Tech Glasses
The Atheer One AR Glasses Serve as a Companion to Android Phones
The consumer electronics industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing and commercializing advanced augmented reality glasses like the Atheer One.
CategoryTech
Movement-Tracking Gaming Goggles
The New Crystal Cove Oculus Rift Debuted at CES 2014
The gaming industry can explore the use of movement-tracking technology to create more realistic and interactive gaming experiences.
