Every year, the same conversation happens. It's like clockwork: "What's going to be the next big thing?"
The answer, of course, is always the same: whatever we're not paying attention to yet. You know, that thing you've been ignoring because it's not as flashy or popular as everything else? That's usually the one that ends up being the biggest deal. It's like a game of hot and cold with your own interests - if you stop caring about something, it's probably because everyone else is too. And if everyone else is too... well, guess who just found the next big thing?
This year? I don't know. But I do know this: whatever it is, we're not paying attention to it yet. So start looking around for that thing you've been ignoring because it doesn't have enough likes or followers or whatever else kids are into these days. That's probably your next big thing right there.
And before you ask: no, VR isn't the answer. It's been done to death. We need something new and fresh and weird - something that makes us go "huh?" when we first hear about it. Something like... I don't know, augmented reality cheese tasting? That sounds ridiculous, right? But imagine this: you put on your AR headset and suddenly you can taste every single cheese in existence at once. You could try them all without ever leaving your house or even changing rooms! Wouldn't that be amazing?
Of course, it would also probably give you a migraine within five minutes. But hey, who cares about minor details like that when we're talking about the future of gaming? Not me, obviously. I'm too busy dreaming up other ridiculous ideas that might just change the world (or at least my cheese-eating habits).
So what do you think will be the next big thing? Or better yet: what are you ignoring right now because it doesn't have enough likes or followers or whatever else kids are into these days? Let me know in the comments below! I can't wait to see what weird and wonderful things we come up with together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do industry insiders predict will be the next big thing?
Industry insiders usually predict what we're not paying attention to yet. So if you want to know what they think will be the next big thing, look around for that thing you've been ignoring because it doesn't have enough likes or followers or whatever else kids are into these days. That's probably your next big thing right there.
What makes a game industry insider?
A game industry insider is someone who works in the game industry - they could be a developer, publisher, critic, or anyone else who has access to inside information about what's happening in the industry. They might know things that us regular folk don't know yet.
What was the last big thing in gaming?
That's a tough one.
