The gaming industry has made huge strides thanks to the expeditious innovations in the sector. Some outstanding innovations include cutting-edge 4k graphics, powerful consoles, ergonomic controllers, and virtual reality gadgets. In addition, developers are working round the clock to meet the rising global demand. So in this post, we review the most popular game genres.
Role-playing Games (RPGs)
RPGs are games where you assume the role of fictitious personas in the gaming world. These characters have various skills and abilities. During the game, you can develop them through training, completing missions, taking potions, and purchasing superior abilities. Some of the famous titles in this genre include Zelda, Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and, Fallout 4, The Witcher 3, and Kingdom Come.
Casino Games
This genre has found new life with the advent of cutting-edge graphics, design, and gameplay. Players can now test their various online gaming strategies at the comfort of their PCs and mobile phones. In addition, the innovation of progressive jackpots and virtual reality in online casino gaming has popularized this genre even more. Developers such as Microgaming, Playtech, and Netent have been on the forefront pioneering these developments.
Battle Royale
This new genre has taken the gaming world by storm. This success is attributed to two famous titles in the genre- Fortnite and PlayersUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG). As of 2017, Fortnite had generated over £1 billion while PUBG had raked in £700 million worth of proceeds. This accounts for more than half of the eSports market revenue. With these figures projected to hit £20 billion by 2019, Battle Royale genre has a bright future.
Sport Games
Sports games are designed to simulate real-life sports in a game environment. The gamer can play the actual sport while controlling the team or play the underlying strategy behind the game as a manager. The dominant titles in this category are the rivalling FIFA and PES franchises. These are just some of the popular titles. The list continues with other famous genres such as shooters, racing, fighting, and simulator games.