Pixel graphics and poorly made visuals: this is something you might remember if you were fortunate enough to live during the evolution of PC games. Interestingly, this was only a decade ago- and PC games barely even had any support from operating systems to function at all. Compared to today, we can see how PC games have become a common household product.



Our progression to newer technologies is unveiling new types of PC games. These new forms of gaming include virtual reality, and even forms of controlling objects with mind control in-game. But before we can look to the future, we have to look at how PC games have evolved in question.

The Evolution of Peripherals in PC Games

PC games have been using peripherals for quite some time. They seek to make a better experience for PC gamers by making a realistic experience. A PC gamer may, for instance, choose to use a steering wheel or joystick to simulate driving a car or flying an airplance.

But the most common PC game peripherals are gamepads- surely not the most advanced, but the most common. Gamepads are popular for making the playing experience easier- not necessarily more lifelike. A first person shooter player may, for instance, use a gamepad to use "hot keys" to do certain commands- such as talking to teammates or changing weapons.

PC Games and Graphical Landmarks

Graphics in the 1990's were limited to fairly crude visuals. Sure, cut-scenes were able to make stunning appearances to PC gamers, but actual in-game graphics were lacking. This was due mostly in part to the fact that the hardware at the time could not handle the extra work associated with better quality graphics.

In this day and age, it's hard to find games that are successful and still make use of 2D graphics. Given, there are exceptions, but the norm is that 3D games have taken over. 3D graphics give PC gamers a more real experience, so PC game developers are shifting towards both 3D and virtual reality markets.

The PC Game Takeover Of Society

It seems that everywhere you look there is another MMORPG or RPG PC game that is taking over countries all over the world by storm. Some such as World of Warcraft are even pulling in over 5 million users each month in online game play.

Clearly, PC games have become important to society as we know it. The only thing left to ponder is what PC games will be like in the future.

The Future of PC Games

Frighteningly enough, products are being tested that can react to a human's brain activity. Essentially, this brain activity can be used to control an object in PC games- giving humans the superpower they have dreamed of for decades!

Furthermore, PC games are now starting to take advantage of holographic technology. Although currently the technology is far from being perfected, it is quite exciting to think that in another decade we might be able to react to virtual objects simply by touching them.