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GGEZ: Asia’s Mobile Games and Mobile Gamers
Mobile gaming presents a vast opportunity for game developers and publishers, particularly in Asia, where over half of the world’s mobile gaming population resides, totaling 1.21 billion mobile gamers. This audience consistently generates the majority of global mobile games revenue. Mobile games are more accessible and affordable than their PC and console counterparts, providing publishers…
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Gaming Trends 2023: The increasing involvement of major corporations and investors in the esports industry
This article is part of a 10 part series on gaming and esports trends for 2023 As the world of esports continues to grow and expand, it’s no surprise that major corporations and investors are starting to take notice. In recent years, we’ve seen an influx of big-name companies and investors getting involved in the…
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Gaming Trends 2023: The emergence of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology in the gaming and esports industry
This article is part of a 10 part series on gaming and esports trends for 2023 The gaming and esports industry has seen a surge in the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology in recent years. These technologies allow players to fully immerse themselves in the gaming experience, providing a level…
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Gaming Trends 2023: The rise of streaming platforms and content creators in the gaming and esports industry
This article is part of a 10 part series on gaming and esports trends for 2023 In recent years, the gaming and esports industry has seen a significant rise in the popularity of streaming platforms and content creators. With the rise of platforms such as Twitch and YouTube, more and more gamers are taking to…
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Gaming Trends 2023: The increasing popularity of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games and their corresponding esports leagues
This article is part of a 10 part series on gaming and esports trends for 2023 The world of esports is rapidly growing and evolving, with new games and leagues emerging all the time. One of the most popular genres in esports is the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, which has become a fan…
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Gaming Trends 2023: The growth of mobile gaming and the rise of mobile esports tournaments
This article is part of a 10 part series on gaming and esports trends for 2023 The growth of mobile gaming has been staggering in recent years, with more and more people turning to their smartphones and tablets as their go-to gaming platform. As a result, the mobile gaming industry has exploded, with revenues expected…
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6 Esports and Gaming Trends for 2022 in SEA
Esports and gaming are huge across SEA with almost 250m participants and 82% of people playing either on mobile, console or desktop. We caught up with Mitch Esguerra, Southeast Asia Operations CEO, Galaxy Racer to get his take on the year ahead in esports and gaming. Here are the 6 trends to follow: Gaming and…
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2022 Gaming, Esports and Metaverse trends
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…
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The Rise of Mobile Gaming in Vietnam: Taking it to the Next Level
by Jade Hoang Business Development Manager, Vietnam, Nativex The COVID-19 pandemic may have negatively impacted some industries, but others have experienced remarkable upticks in growth. In particular, mobile gaming has seen a notable surge, as extended stay-home restrictions have increasingly opened up pockets of time for consumers to play online games. This is especially significant…
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Gaming and Esports Spotlight on Indonesia
Indonesia is a dynamic market for mobile games and esports, especially given its ever-increasing rate of internet and smartphone users. With an online population size of 171 million, favourable demographics with 60% of the population aged between 15-54, and a government that supports the development of gaming and esports, Indonesia is an emerging gaming powerhouse.…
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