As the current generation of consoles grow old, and as gamers await the next generation, PC gaming looks to capitalize on the console lull.
PC games were once the standard of multiplayer gaming, and as consoles become dated, gamers are again turning to PCs to deliver more current graphics and engines.
In May, “Diablo III” sold more titles than any other game, marking the first time since July 2010 that a PC-only game was the top-selling game.
“Historically the PC game market has taken a lead in commercial innovation compared to the console sector,” explains Piers Harding-Rolls, senior principal analyst and head of games for IHS Screen Digest. “This innovation has extended to business model — the introduction of subscriptions and micro-transactions — and across digital business.”
New technology, such as Nvidia’s GTX 680 GPU and Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4, “could spur resurgence for those looking to purchase game-specific PC, such as those offered by companies such as Digital Storm or Dell’s Alienware division,” reports Fortune.
“The issue now is whether the game developers will respond with software that takes advantage of new technology,” notes the article.
As the current generation of consoles grow old, and as gamers await the next generation, PC gaming looks to capitalize on the console lull.
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