2022 Gaming, Esports and Metaverse trends

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While 2021 was gaming’s biggest year yet — and also the year the metaverse really stepped into the spotlight — 2022 promises to be even bigger.

Blockchain, NFTs and play-to-earn will be massive as Web3 comes to gaming, alongside developments in esports and streaming.

Some of the key trends include:

  • Play-to-earn will become a more viable business model
  • Blockchain will become more prominent in esports
  • Mobile esports will continue to grow
  • Co-Streaming will grow into a common marketing strategy for brands
  • Consolidation in cloud gaming is on the horizon
  • Metaverse investment and M&A activity will accelerate in 2022

Check out this overview from Newzoo to find out more.

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Tom Simpson

Tom Simpson is an investor, advisor, and writer working across AI, markets, media, and culture — tracking where value and attention are moving. He is the founder of AK3R, working selectively with founders, investors, and companies on strategy, while investing in and building businesses in digital markets. He writes the Hyperfuture Memo on Substack, on how AI is reshaping markets, media, and culture. He is also the founder and editor of Digital in Asia, an independent publication covering Asia's digital markets since 2013. He splits time between Vietnam, Singapore, and the UK.

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