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

Tom Simpson is an operator, investor and writer working where AI, media, gaming and culture meet. He is the founder of AK3R, a boutique venture fund and advisory business backing and building companies in AI, agents, gaming, advertising and digital marketplaces, and writes the Hyperfuture Memo on how AI is reshaping markets, media and culture. He has spent around 20 years building media, advertising and gaming businesses across the UK, the US and Asia, including building AdColony’s Asia business through its exit, and founded Digital in Asia in 2013.

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