Juan Gonzalo Angel Restrepo is a cable television executive who enjoys video games recreationally and stays informed on electronic media developments. Observers at a recent gaming convention noted several trends, including games making use of powerful consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One to create larger, more detailed environments. Virtual reality is also growing with competitions like Sony's Project Morpheus. Additionally, more games are featuring related toys and figurines, while social and cooperative gaming remains popular.

2.  A longtime cable television executive and
entrepreneur in Central and South America, Juan
Gonzalo Angel Restrepo is well positioned to consider
the direction of the industry. Juan Gonzalo Angel
Restrepo stays current with electronic media
developments, including the ongoing popularity of
video games, which he also enjoys recreationally.
Observers at a recent video game convention noted
several trends in the field. The first change has to do
with the scope of the games. Developers are taking
advantage of powerful machines like the PlayStation
4 and the Xbox One to create much larger and more
detailed environments.

3.  For example, Creed: Unity's Parisian streets
have crowds numbering in the hundreds.
Furthermore, virtual reality (VR) is becoming
more prevalent; 2013's Oculus now has
competition in Sony’s Project Morpheus. And
more VR games are emerging, such as Alien:
Isolation and EVE: Valkyrie.
Beyond these shifts, more video games feature
related toys. Nintendo is releasing figurines of
Mario, Pikachu, and Donkey Kong, while Disney
Infinity has licensed Marvel superhero action
figures.

4.  Finally, social gaming remains popular,
enhanced by games that feature
cooperative play, including Assassin’s
Creed and a driving game called The
Crew.