Gaming: From Engines to Immersive Experiences
Gaming: From Engines to Immersive Experiences Video games have grown from simple 2D sprites to sprawling worlds that respond to hundreds of tiny decisions every frame. This leap is largely driven by game engines—the software that handles rendering, physics, input, and more. Modern engines package tools once reserved for big studios, letting indie developers and hobbyists craft worlds with rich detail and believable physics. Today, engines do more than push pixels. They simulate light with real-time ray tracing, manage large open worlds, and coordinate complex animation, audio, and crowd behavior. They also simplify cross-platform development, so a game can run on PC, consoles, and mobile with shared assets and pipelines. ...