Eight Trendy Game Features That Are Older Than You Think

Take a look at innovative ideas that arrived far before their time.

By: Steve Watts
January 4, 2012

No tool is more important to PR than the almighty buzzword; and since the gaming industry enjoys the age-old practice of cannibalism, it’s not uncommon for these hot topics to evolve into full-blown trends. As the Barenaked Ladies saying goes, though, it’s all been done before. Even the latest features that may seem startlingly new and different owe their dues to trends dating back decades, or even centuries.

That’s not to say that today’s industry lacks innovation. In the cases of old trends making a comeback, new technologies can take the credit for creating shortcuts or improving the implementation of older ideas. That said, think about a few of these next time you relax with the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.