The Video Games Industry in 2011

The video games industry in 2011 seems to be shaping up nicely for consumers, with smart phones and the iPad establishing themselves in the market, and cloud-gaming busting onto the scene. This year looks like it is shaping up to be one of the biggest years in video games ever.

Apple released the iPhone in 2007 which took the world by storm in terms of technology for a phone. Now the iPhone has evolved and is being used as potentially the number one handheld gaming device in the world. With the release of free titles and applications the iPhone is generations ahead of all other gaming handhelds. This looks set to continue through 2011. In 2010 Apple also release the iPad. The smart money is on the iPad to establish itself as a gaming stalwart in 2011.

Cloud-gaming seems to be one of the best new trends to hit the video gaming industry. In 2011 cloud-gaming will be defined and every gamer will see how these services can actually benefit us. With the service boasting cheaper game prices, fast download times, and accessibility to thousands of games, the cloud gaming industry seems like it is a change for the better.