Over the years different genres of games have excited gamers. The latest big hit has been Guitar Hero. After this genre’s success, analysts have given their opinions on which genre will be the next one to entertain gamers.

According to some analysts like Jesse Divnich the next big genre of games is board game types that will be big over the next few years. The Xbox 360 has seen the launch of Scene it. This is expected to have moderate success. In addition titles that promote learning which are very successful abroad are likely to have a great degree of success as well.

People like playing in a group. This was done with board games in the past. In the present multiplayer online games have taken this role. However combining physical proximity with old fashioned board games and the fun of video game consoles might be the latest trend in social gaming.

The Wii has been referred to as the new generation’s board game. This metaphor might now land closer to reality as real board games hit the wii. Scene it has seen moderate success. More titles like it are expected to hit the stores. This is likely to be the next popular genre to hit video games.