The DeanBeat: What GamesBeat 2012 tells us about the road ahead in gaming
We had a great time at our well-attended GamesBeat 2012 conference last week talking about the road ahead in games and the Crossover Era. Here's a summary of some of the sharpest thinking we heard at this year's event, which made clear that change is spilling over into all sectors of gaming.
As one observer put it, there was a lot of "high energy" at the conference, even if the industry doesn't know exactly where to go yet.
You may be familiar with VentureBeat and their video game industry conference, held on July 10th and 11th, GamesBeat 2012. There was a strong focus on the evolution of gaming and the Crossover Era. Many experts and game companies are seeing a trend towards experiences that are accessible at all times, across all devices. EA specifically is focusing on "reducing the friction that stops players from playing games." The conference featured a variety of other industry experts covering a wide range topics from Kickstarter to the transition to digital distribution. This article provides a good overview of many of the important issues discussed.
