A new 3D technology called Unlimited Detail showcases how their technology will greatly improve in all genre of 3D. Using point cloud data, it can improve the amount of details by 100,000 times than the current standard. Point cloud data give artists unlimited freedom on how much details they can put into their 3D models. This technology eliminates the limitation on polygon count given to the artists and eliminates the need to create multiple detail levels of the same model. This will be the next break through in 3D technology. Check out the video.

Gaming – a very social experience – inviting friends over to play N64, reading magazines, asking friends for help, going to the local video game store to ask the expert. Think about game like WarCraft, Diablo, & SoCom – all games online – all players part of the same community with one common interest…love for gaming.

At the time, social media and the internet were not as prevalent.  Gamers would lag because of a dial up connection.

Now, the online experience has evolved so drastically that gamers will buy/sell games based on their online “friends” recommendations. They will take time out of their gaming to post their own recommendations, advice, achievements, tips, and all.

The new game Minecraft takes this to a whole new level according to Mashable.  Minecraft users, as you will read, are extremely excited and forthcoming with posting their in-game accomplishments in photos and video on sites like YouTube.

*“It’s definitely key,” said Webster of the game’s social success. “People are making incredible things in Minecraft, and this in turn makes other people want to play so they can create incredible things of their own.”*