There’s no denying that mobile platforms have taken our industry by storm over the last several years. But is it really where the future of gaming is headed? EA certainly thinks so.
Blake Jorgensen is CFO at Electronic Arts and recently spoke on the future of tablets and smartphones at the 2015 Technology, Internet & Media Conference. In regards to the possible impacts they could have on gaming, he says what gets them most excited is “…the computing power of mobile devices and the speed at which that’s growing. What that might mean is that a tablet, three or four years from now, has more power than what a typical console has. And that will open up a whole new set of people to console-style games that are much more immersive, much deeper, much more character-driven than simply a static mobile game that you might play for a small burst of time while you’re waiting for the bus.”
Jorgenson would also state he feels the key to success is no longer tethering gamers to their couches. He wants consumers to be able to continue their experiences on the go. “…we’re looking for ways that we can essentially blend those two models to have a more immersive but movable game experience. Could be in your living room, could be on the bus, or it could be in a friend’s house. Much more portable than it is today. And that for us is a huge opportunity.”
So will gaming ever truly break free of its traditional mold? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.