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AnnouncementsWednesday, October 19, 2011· Updated July 10, 2026· 1 min read

What 3D Means for the Future of Gaming

Phil Lelyveld

Entertainment Technology Center

[PC World]

… In fact, consumers seem more excited about 3D gaming than they do about 3D movies. Last year, for example, the tech blog Gizmodo enthused that “3D gaming is what will get you to buy a new TV.” It sounds breathless but it makes sense, really: I can’t remember the last time I watched TV without multitasking with a phone, laptop, or tablet in my lap – and where 3D glasses only get in the way. On the other hand, when I’m gaming, I find that 3D immerses me so fully that it makes multitasking impossible, and I quickly forget about the eyewear as I’m sucked into the 3D experience.

The future’s looking awfully bright for 3D gaming, so bright that it’s becoming difficult to find a new video game that doesn’t support the technology. Now I’m off to get some fragging done!

Read the full story here; http://www.pcworld.com/article/242033/what_3d_means_for_the_future_of_gaming.html

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