The New Mimetic Lifestyle

Mimetic gaming is an up and coming force in the gaming industry. It is the link that is slowly closing the gap between casual gaming and hardcore gaming. Casual games have come a long way, but has always had a niche in the gaming market. These games which have started off with basic controls and easier game objectives have now evolved into the new mimetic lifestyle; allowing gamers to use their own movements for control. The Wii, being one of the first successful platforms for mimetic gaming, has set a standard in the gaming industry. Both Microsoft and Sony have upgraded their gaming platforms to give similar controls.

Mimetic gaming is not a new process what so ever. There have been plenty of games that used similar technology, which could be hooked directly to your television. Games such as Dance dance revolution, Virtual paintball, Virtual snowboarding and Virtual Boxing. All of these games had their own platform which came in the form of a paintball gun, boxing gloves, snowboard, etc. Although the graphics were not as good, these same sensory gaming platforms have been out for a while. If mimetic gaming is suppose to be the new fad it the gaming industry, what will stop it from falling off the market similar to early virtual games?