A Look at The Top 2016 Trends For Gaming and More

If you like online gaming – regardless of the kinds of games you’re into – then you may be wondering what’s in store for the future and what you should be looking into. Making predictions is never easy, but when you take a look at all that’s happening in the exciting world of online entertainment, it should come as no surprise that there are some obvious trends that continue to impact the way the industry evolves. Wondering which cool gigs to check out next? Here’s a look at the top 2016 trends for video gaming, online casino gaming, and much more.

Capturing the younger crowd

There was a time when the slot machine was very simple and straightforward – it didn’t require a whole lot of design, and with some simple shapes, colours, and sounds, the machine did what it was supposed to do. The younger crowd requires a little more than that, however, and in order to capture the millennials, there’s a serious need for interesting content. This means the games are supposed to be designed for mobile users. It also means it should be easy to learn, and easy to use. The Book of Ra is a great example here – an engaging, visual and exciting slot.

Working together?

It may seem strange that two former competitors decided to work together – after all, it seems that fantasy sports and real sports are on two different sides of the spectrum. However, the industry has been in need of a change and yes, they do seem to work together well. In fact, betting on e-sport events has seen a great increase in popularity.

Smarts in slots?

There was a time when slots were simply a matter of pulling the arm of the bandit and letting the symbols line up according to the random mechanism that was in place. Online, with computer software, this should be done with a simple random number generator. However, there’s a new trend: there may be some skill required. Younger gamers are not interested this alone, and want games that require a bit of skill too – think of the game “Candy Crush”. Randomness may have pleased the older generation, but is not enough for the younger ones.

And in case you’re wondering, there are some trends regarding location and where to spot the biggest gamers as well. China has the second largest population in the world, and the younger people are getting more and more hooked online than ever – and since gaming is in their genes, it’s no surprise that more and more companies are focused on China. The biggest newcomer, however, is India. So expect more of what the Indians like: table games, roulette, and flush.