Exploring the Evolution of Gaming Platforms at IGN Live

The future of gaming is a topic of great interest, and we'll be tackling this question at a special IGN Live panel on Sunday. Led by GamesIndustry.biz's Christopher Dring, the discussion will feature an esteemed panel of industry experts, including former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden, renowned games analyst Michael Pachter, and author Van Burnham. The 30-minute session, scheduled for 2pm local time in Los Angeles, will be covered on both IGN and GamesIndustry.biz. Key topics will include the role of consoles, trends in mobile and PC gaming, and the potential impact of emerging technologies like game streaming and the metaverse, as seen in titles such as Fortnite and Roblox. This event is part of a series of gaming conferences taking place in LA, including Summer Games Fest, Play Days, and Ubisoft Forward, following the conclusion of Xbox's Games Showcase. Additionally, several digital events are planned for June, details of which can be found here.