As you can see from the above mockup from Let's Go Digital (updated based on a leaked dev kit photo), the next generation of consoles is just over the horizon. The PS5, Microsoft's Project Scarlet, Google Stadia, and whatever Nintendo has planned will be out before you know it.

With new generations come sweeping changes in the gaming landscape. So I figured I'd take some time (as a person who pays too much attention) to make a few preditions. Here's what I think might happen during the next console cycle.