The leading video games publisher, Ubisoft has forecasted that half of all new games sold by 2012 will be primed for 3D.
The high profile publisher had recently reported a rise in sales again after a disappointing slump in the demand for video games. Now, Ubisoft has declared that around 15 to 20 percent of video console games will be 3D-enabled over the coming year.
The importance of 3D gaming is expected to rise quickly to become the most crucial factor in redefining the format of the industry.
A spokesperson for Ubisoft has explained:
“We will see more and more product coming in 3D on 360 and PS3 but also on portable machines.
“We can count on substantial grown in the 3D market just because it’s more immersive, so it will be a good way for the industry to give even more emotion to the gamers.
“I think next year we should see maybe 15-20% of games will be 3D on next-gen consoles … and the following year will be at least 50% of the games.”
Nintendo is to bring out its new 3D handheld device, the Nintendo 3DS at the E3 Expo next month, while Sony has already primed the PS3 with a recent update enabling the console to support 3D through the next generation of TV sets recently released onto the market.