Interactive Media
The Interactive Media cluster is a fast-growing, technology-related industry that has become a large part of Washington State’s economy. It is the newest medium that technology has brought to the world since television.
There are four types of interactive media:
- Mobile or wireless media
- Console media
- Handheld media devices
- PC media.
Today the public knows Interactive Media as video games which use the sights and sounds to create virtual experiences. It is perceived as entertainment as this is the commercial, and most public side of the industry. However, the interactive media industry is more than just games for kids. This game-related technology is also the foundation that relates to future advancements in health sciences, education, military training, and homeland security. These are called “serious games”. As these new platforms and business models are emerging for the business, games are now reaching across gender and age lines.
Read More About Interactive Media »
Interactive Media News