At the end of the year, it is always exciting to look ahead to the next 12 months and to think about what kind of pop culture will prove to be the most popular, particularly when it comes to gaming. 2021 looks set to be a huge year for gaming with the recent arrival of highly anticipated new consoles, plus many people are turning to gaming during the pandemic so it has become a much bigger hobby this year.
So, what kind of games will people be playing the most next year? Read on to find out what the most popular genres are likely to be.
Chess
Interestingly, chess is going through an enormous surge in popularity right now. This is in part because of the pandemic forcing people to spend more time at home and pick up more traditional types of hobbies and games as well as the immense success of The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix. As a result, many people are turning to playing chess both in real life and online and online can be a great way to learn as well as you can either play against the computer or people from all over the globe.
FPS
FPS games are always among the most popular due to their gripping nature, exciting gameplay and the online interaction, which can bring a social element. They are likely to become the most played type of game next year as the pandemic continues due to the fact that it allows groups of friends to play together, helping people to socialize in a time where there are many restrictions as to the ways in which you can do this.
Casino Games
Casino games are also on the rise as a fun way to pass the time while at home, plus they can easily be played whether you are on desktop or mobile so there is versatility. Poker, blackjack, slots and roulette are all fun games to play and you can also start playing for free when you find no deposit casinos through websites like freeextrachips.com.
Adventure Games
In a time when people are having to spend much more time at home and are limited as to where they can go, it is no surprise that adventure games have been on the rise. Adventure games can provide a great form of escapism and help people to explore exciting new worlds, plus there are some incredible adventure games that have been recently released as well as tipped for release next year so it could be a fantastic year ahead for the genre and fans of this type of game.
Simulation Games
Simulation games, which replicate aspects of real-life have always been popular, but particularly in a time when there are so many restrictions in real life. People enjoy creating worlds and characters that these games can enable, plus they can be highly addictive and good fun too.
These are all game genres that are likely to be hugely popular in 2021 – a year which is set to be huge for the gaming industry.
Thanks for reading and y’all stay dandy.
-Diego
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