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The State of Mobile Gaming: The Rise of Hybridcasual
The mobile gaming industry has undergone significant change in recent years, with the rise of hybridcasual as a category, the impact of Apple consumer privacy policies on cost per install, the post-covid macroeconomic recovery then recession affecting user acquisition budget, plus the impact of NFTs and gamefi. Overall global mobile game downloads have remained stable,…
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2023 Unity Gaming Report: Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Game Development
Despite global economic challenges, the gaming industry is still bursting with innovation and creativity in 2023. Game developers are working faster than ever to create new and captivating games, while also keeping their existing player bases engaged for longer periods of time. What’s even better? Studios are simplifying game development, while still maintaining their incredible…
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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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An Overview of the AR and VR Ecosystem
Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) are rapidly gaining traction as mainstream technologies, with a wide range of applications in fields such as entertainment, education, and the military. The VR market globally is expected to reach $44.07 billion in size by 2024, while the AR market is forecast to reach $18.8 billion by the…
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5 Web3 and Crypto Trends Shaping Asia-Pacific
Web3 adoption is growing fast across Asia, and as the cryptocurrency and blockchain markets continue to evolve, it is likely that we will see more innovative uses of these technologies across the region. Here are 5 key drivers of growth: 1. Adoption and regulation Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Asia, with countries like Japan,…
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Trends 2023: Coinbase – 2023 Crypto Market Outlook
The events of 2022 had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, causing a 62% drop in total market capitalization to around $835 billion. However, institutional adoption of crypto remains strong and many investors are using this opportunity to strengthen their knowledge and infrastructure for the future. While the market has faced challenges, the risk-adjusted…
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Trends 2023: AVIA – The Asia Video Industry Report 2023
The annual Asia Video Industry Report provides a comprehensive overview of the state of video in APAC at the end of 2022. The past year across Asia has been challenging, with the global pandemic testing the industry and the current economic strain adding additional challenges. While there may be difficult times ahead for some, the…
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Trends 2023: PJDaren – The State of Influencers China 2023
China’s influencer marketing industry is at the forefront of the global market. The advanced functionality and integration of social media, e-commerce, and mobile payments in China have allowed the country’s key opinion leader (KOL) and key opinion consumer (KOC) economy to grow rapidly. This growth has been accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic and related measures…
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Trends 2023: Forrester – APAC Predictions 2023
In the next year, successful business leaders will prioritize long-term growth and eliminate unproductive efforts. Companies in the Asia Pacific region are seeking new ways to thrive amid the global economic downturn, with Martech adoption, greenwashing, consumer trust and automation top of mind. However, it will be challenging for these firms to find a balance…
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Trends 2023: Messari – Crypto Theses 2023
The political and economic landscapes have changed significantly over the past year. At the start of 2022, interest rates were near zero, the S&P and crypto markets were at all-time highs, and there was Democratic leadership in Congress. However, portfolios have now dropped by 80%, crypto startups are under more pressure to have solid business…
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