However, video games have proven themselves to be more than that.

They have helped many people with their daily lives and even changed people’s lives.

With the gaming industry now quite mature, where could we be headed?

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What could we expect to see in the future?

Gaming has helped many people become interested in history, science, music, and much more.

Gaming will be able to help students absorb lessons better through visual and interactive experiences.

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Or economic concepts through farming simulators and city-building games.

Gaming wouldn’t replace reading, but would provide more options for students who learn through different means.

In the future, physical consoles may become meaningless.

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Check out thisreview of the Steam Deckif youre interested in its capabilities.

However, the one thing holding it back is the tiny screen.

Eventually, portable VR will be powerful enough to play full-fledged VR games on its own.

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VR is unrivaled in its immersion factor, and immersion is a huge part of the gaming experience.

What can the metaverse do for gaming, though?

Role-playing games have never gone out of fashion and will only flourish with the metaverse.

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We cant wait to see how much further we could go and where gaming will take us next.

What do you think the future of gaming will look like?