For a show normally dominated by controllers and consoles, there was a surprising amount of news that specifically pertains to those who prefer the keyboard and mouse. Virtual reality, new graphics hardware, a new library of exclusive games, and more — these are the biggest announcements in PC gaming.
And that’s not all. There was a wealth of minor PC gaming news pieces throughout the show. For one, the AMD PC Gaming Show expanded this year, with presentations from a number of prominent developers and hardware partners.
We also got a chance to try out Space Pirate Trainer on the Vive in mixed reality, using a green screen. It’s not exactly news for the device, but it’s a major advancement.
Whether or not you actually play on a computer, PC gaming is still driving the bleeding edge of video games. In virtual reality, strategy, and even shooters, the keyboard and mouse is leading the charge.
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