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I think the future of gaming is bright.
In the console world we have the ps2 the gamecube, the X - box (akhem! excuse me)and the dreamcast (no comment).
The future looks even better for the PC gamer. New developments in 3D and now even 4D environments, as well as Virtual reality and voice recognition games. Also the vodoo graphics gards are bringing a 5th dimension to gamers.
The development of on-line game technology along with free ISP's makes gaming cheaper and more versatile. This 'on-line gaming will play a major part in the 'next generation' consoles, bringing new and exciting possobilities along with it. Games are becoming more realistic, with better graphics, control and sound effects, not to mention VR technology and 4D* games.
Consoles can now be played on the new wide-screen TV's with surround sound and great resolution. On - line games through your TV, thinking you're actually there- phew!
A lot of people have the opposite kind of things to say, like the gaming industry is coming to a close, slowing down - no, the gaming industry is just starting to pick up speed! Game designers will keep pumping out games up to and into the new millenium ( which is actually 2001! )
Happy gaming!
**I know very well what the fourth dimension is, and I know how difficult it would be for a game to exist as such. But this is beside the point. Games currently are described as 3D, but this is simply not true. The closest thing I have found is a game with 3D sound. Try listening with headphones on and you'll hear what I mean. Turn your character right and (gasp) the sound comes from the right 'phone. In the future all games should include this. But this is only the start...
Remember virtual reality. You know, all those stupid clunky headsets, featured over and over again on innovation programs, and each time hailed as 'the system of the future', and each dwindling into obscurity. Why is this? The idea is sound. The headset could be redesigned, and it would infinitely improve gaming. Imagine using the headset the look and hear and the mouse for movements and actions. That would be about as close to enacting Thief in real life as it's possible to come without collecting a criminal record.
In the console world we have the ps2 the gamecube, the X - box (akhem! excuse me)and the dreamcast (no comment).
The future looks even better for the PC gamer. New developments in 3D and now even 4D environments, as well as Virtual reality and voice recognition games. Also the vodoo graphics gards are bringing a 5th dimension to gamers.
The development of on-line game technology along with free ISP's makes gaming cheaper and more versatile. This 'on-line gaming will play a major part in the 'next generation' consoles, bringing new and exciting possobilities along with it. Games are becoming more realistic, with better graphics, control and sound effects, not to mention VR technology and 4D* games.
Consoles can now be played on the new wide-screen TV's with surround sound and great resolution. On - line games through your TV, thinking you're actually there- phew!
A lot of people have the opposite kind of things to say, like the gaming industry is coming to a close, slowing down - no, the gaming industry is just starting to pick up speed! Game designers will keep pumping out games up to and into the new millenium ( which is actually 2001! )
Happy gaming!
**I know very well what the fourth dimension is, and I know how difficult it would be for a game to exist as such. But this is beside the point. Games currently are described as 3D, but this is simply not true. The closest thing I have found is a game with 3D sound. Try listening with headphones on and you'll hear what I mean. Turn your character right and (gasp) the sound comes from the right 'phone. In the future all games should include this. But this is only the start...
Remember virtual reality. You know, all those stupid clunky headsets, featured over and over again on innovation programs, and each time hailed as 'the system of the future', and each dwindling into obscurity. Why is this? The idea is sound. The headset could be redesigned, and it would infinitely improve gaming. Imagine using the headset the look and hear and the mouse for movements and actions. That would be about as close to enacting Thief in real life as it's possible to come without collecting a criminal record.
Turn your speakers up real loud - you'll bloody feel it then. Especially if your ear drums burst.
you can only see 3 dimensions at a time!
These are at most 2 side views and either the above or below view which adds up o 3D
4D would mean you'd have to feel the game itself (not just a rumble pak but actually feel almost everything!)
These are at most 2 side views and either the above or below view which adds up o 3D
4D would mean you'd have to feel the game itself (not just a rumble pak but actually feel almost everything!)
Zelda Majora's Mask is said to be a 4D game!
I think the future of gaming is bright.
In the console world we have the ps2 the gamecube, the X - box (akhem! excuse me)and the dreamcast (no comment).
The future looks even better for the PC gamer. New developments in 3D and now even 4D environments, as well as Virtual reality and voice recognition games. Also the vodoo graphics gards are bringing a 5th dimension to gamers.
The development of on-line game technology along with free ISP's makes gaming cheaper and more versatile. This 'on-line gaming will play a major part in the 'next generation' consoles, bringing new and exciting possobilities along with it. Games are becoming more realistic, with better graphics, control and sound effects, not to mention VR technology and 4D* games.
Consoles can now be played on the new wide-screen TV's with surround sound and great resolution. On - line games through your TV, thinking you're actually there- phew!
A lot of people have the opposite kind of things to say, like the gaming industry is coming to a close, slowing down - no, the gaming industry is just starting to pick up speed! Game designers will keep pumping out games up to and into the new millenium ( which is actually 2001! )
Happy gaming!
**I know very well what the fourth dimension is, and I know how difficult it would be for a game to exist as such. But this is beside the point. Games currently are described as 3D, but this is simply not true. The closest thing I have found is a game with 3D sound. Try listening with headphones on and you'll hear what I mean. Turn your character right and (gasp) the sound comes from the right 'phone. In the future all games should include this. But this is only the start...
Remember virtual reality. You know, all those stupid clunky headsets, featured over and over again on innovation programs, and each time hailed as 'the system of the future', and each dwindling into obscurity. Why is this? The idea is sound. The headset could be redesigned, and it would infinitely improve gaming. Imagine using the headset the look and hear and the mouse for movements and actions. That would be about as close to enacting Thief in real life as it's possible to come without collecting a criminal record.
In the console world we have the ps2 the gamecube, the X - box (akhem! excuse me)and the dreamcast (no comment).
The future looks even better for the PC gamer. New developments in 3D and now even 4D environments, as well as Virtual reality and voice recognition games. Also the vodoo graphics gards are bringing a 5th dimension to gamers.
The development of on-line game technology along with free ISP's makes gaming cheaper and more versatile. This 'on-line gaming will play a major part in the 'next generation' consoles, bringing new and exciting possobilities along with it. Games are becoming more realistic, with better graphics, control and sound effects, not to mention VR technology and 4D* games.
Consoles can now be played on the new wide-screen TV's with surround sound and great resolution. On - line games through your TV, thinking you're actually there- phew!
A lot of people have the opposite kind of things to say, like the gaming industry is coming to a close, slowing down - no, the gaming industry is just starting to pick up speed! Game designers will keep pumping out games up to and into the new millenium ( which is actually 2001! )
Happy gaming!
**I know very well what the fourth dimension is, and I know how difficult it would be for a game to exist as such. But this is beside the point. Games currently are described as 3D, but this is simply not true. The closest thing I have found is a game with 3D sound. Try listening with headphones on and you'll hear what I mean. Turn your character right and (gasp) the sound comes from the right 'phone. In the future all games should include this. But this is only the start...
Remember virtual reality. You know, all those stupid clunky headsets, featured over and over again on innovation programs, and each time hailed as 'the system of the future', and each dwindling into obscurity. Why is this? The idea is sound. The headset could be redesigned, and it would infinitely improve gaming. Imagine using the headset the look and hear and the mouse for movements and actions. That would be about as close to enacting Thief in real life as it's possible to come without collecting a criminal record.