Gaming
Fortnite and tommyinnit Revealed As Most Popular Video Game & Twitch Streamer In The UK In 2021
New research by Superdry has revealed that Fortnite is the most popular video game globally and Twitch streamer Ninja is the most searched for in the world. UK-based gamer tommyinnit is the UK’s most popular Twitch streamer, and Fortnite is the most popular game loved by Brits.
With an estimated 3.24 billion global gamersⁱ and Twitch streamers earning millionsⁱⁱ by inviting the world to watch them play, Superdry has analysed Google data from 169 countries over the last 12 months to discover which are the most popular games and gamers.
Released in 2017, Fortnite is a free battle royale game that is available on a range of devices and has truly taken the world by storm. According to the data, it’s this game that takes the top spot in 106 countries – making it the most popular game globally. Minecraft, which involves creating worlds with blocks in a three-dimensional space, comes second with 51 countries, including Russia, Brazil and South Korea, searching for the game the most.
Although Fortnite and Minecraft clearly dominate the world in terms of popularity, Grand Theft Auto V, Genshin Impact and Valorant also feature in the top list – although for only a handful of countries.
Game |
Number of countries |
1. Fortnite |
106 |
2. Minecraft |
51 |
3. GTA V |
2 |
=4. Genshin Impact |
1 |
=4. Valorant |
1 |
Most popular twitch streamers
Twitch streamer Ninja takes the top spot as the most popular globally, though this may not be too surprising as the American gamer has a whopping 17 million followers on the streaming platform. With 46 countries searching for him the most, Ninja is well-known for streaming Fortnite Battle Royale and has even gamed with celebrities like Drake and Travis Scott.
TommyInnit, a British streamer, is the second most search for Twitch streamer in the world with 36 countries searching for him and his livestreams. At only 17 years old, he holds Guinness World Records for having the most followed Minecraft channel on Twitch and the most viewers of Minecraft live stream on Twitch.
The third most Googled Twitch streamer is AuronPlay who is based in Spain and has 10.6 million followers. Unsurprisingly his username is the most searched for in many Spanish-speaking countries, including Bolivia, Chile and Peru.
Only two female streamers make the top list, Pokimane (most popular in 12 countries) and Pqueen (most popular in three countries). Pokimane, a 25-year-old Moroccan-Canadian streamer and internet personality, is most famous for streaming League of Legends and Fortnite. Meanwhile Turkish streamer Pqueen is a long-time streamer who has amassed 1.7 million followers.
Twitch username |
Number of countries |
1. Ninja |
46 |
2. TommyInnit |
36 |
3. AuronPlay |
14 |
4. Pokimane |
12 |
5. Squeezie |
8 |
=6. Faker |
7 |
=6. s1mple |
7 |
7. Nobru |
4 |
=8. Trymacs |
3 |
=8. Pqueen |
3 |
=9. Robleis |
2 |
=9. Anomaly |
2 |
=9. Markiplier |
2 |
=10. Rubius |
1 |
=10. ilMasseo |
1 |
=10. MissaSinfonia |
1 |
=10. alanzoka |
1 |
=10. Nick Eh 30 |
1 |
=10. Jacksepticeye |
1 |
=10. Ibai |
1 |
=10. Lirik |
1 |
Justin Lodge, Chief Marketing Officer at Superdry comments:
“We know that many of our best-selling items, like hoodies and loungewear, are the perfect attire for a night of gaming but we were curious to delve into the data to find out the games and streamers that video game fans can’t get enough of at the moment. It came as no real surprise that Fortnite was the outright favourite, but the range of Twitch streamers was fascinating to see – with top channels being based across the globe. We hope the research might inspire those who haven’t caught the gaming bug yet to check out some of the world’s best streamers, or even set up a channel of their own.”
To see the full research visit: https://www.superdry.com/most-popular-gamers
Gaming
4Players and ODIN deliver cutting-edge voice chat for Gray Zone Warfare
The globally operating software company 4Players GmbH announces its partnership with MADFINGER Games, the developer behind the highly anticipated tactical first-person shooter Gray Zone Warfare. The collaboration aims to level up in-game communication by integrating 4Players’ next generation Voice Chat SDK, ODIN, into MADFINGER Games’ upcoming title.
MADFINGER Games’ goal is to create a complex and realistic gaming experience that allows players to embark on an adventure alone or in a team. To ensure excellent communication during tactical approaches, ODIN was the best choice for MADFINGER Games’ Technical Director Johanny Clerc-Renaud:
“Selecting ODIN as the voice chat in our upcoming title, Gray Zone Warfare, was a pivotal decision driven by both technical and business considerations. Technically, ODIN ticks a lot of our criteria with its support for spatial audio, a ready-to-deploy Unreal Engine 5 plugin and the ability to meet any player load thanks to their cloud hosting.
From a business perspective, the agility and openness of partnering with a company like 4Players meant we could work hand-in-hand to tailor the solution to our specific needs. This includes a seamless integration with Wwise, allowing us to modulate voice data for a more immersive and engaging player experience. Together, these factors made ODIN the undeniable choice for Gray Zone Warfare, enabling us to make our game even more memorable.”
By natively integrating ODIN Voice Chat into Unreal Engine 5, MADFINGER Games’ developers could focus on creating ultra-realistic game content instead of managing complex data sets. By leveraging ODIN’s scalable cloud hosting, MADFINGER Games can also ensure seamless service delivery to players worldwide, improving accessibility and the gaming experience.
With features such as real-time 3D spatial audio – including audio occlusion and ambient effects – for the global voice chat as well as full-volume radio communication, ODIN sets a new standard for multiplayer engagement and promotes immersive and crystal-clear interactions between players. This level of immersive communication not only enhances gameplay, but also strengthens the social fabric in the gaming community.
“ODIN represents the future of in-game communication. We combine cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise in the gaming industry to create a product that is fun and designed to improve gamers’ communication,” says Phillip Schuster, CEO at 4Players GmbH. “We are excited to be working with MADFINGER Games to further optimize the immersion of Gray Zone Warfare. The partnership highlights our shared goal of driving social interaction and creating a unique gaming experience.”With the release of Gray Zone Warfare for Early Access on 30th April 2024, players will experience unparalleled realistic gaming communication with ODIN.
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Phoenix Games acquires PopReach Games along with its impressive games portfolio and over 100 employees
Phoenix Games, a global gaming enterprise specializing in the acquisition and enhancement of game studios, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of PopReach Games, a live operations studio based in Bengaluru, India, from Ionik for a total aggregate purchase price of up to US$9.8 million, financed from cash reserves. Together with the studio, Phoenix takes over a broad portfolio of free-to-play games that boasts more than 420 million lifetime downloads.
This transaction substantially diversifies the Phoenix portfolio by including globally recognized IPs and beloved free-to-play titles on different platforms, such as Smurf’s Village, Smurf’s Magic Match, Gardens of Time, Kitchen Scramble games, Kingdoms of Camelot, and War of Nations as well as the Brain Training app Peak..
The acquisition of PopReach Games India strengthens Phoenix Games’ global presence and adds a dedicated workforce of more than 100 employees from the Indian studio.
“The acquisition of PopReach Games signifies a remarkable enhancement of our portfolio, introducing not just a team of 100 passionate professionals but also a suite of globally acclaimed IPs and games that continue to captivate millions,” states Klaas Kersting, CEO of Phoenix Games. “We look forward to elevating these games to new heights with our proprietary Uplift platform and exciting new game experiences that we can craft around them.
Echoing this sentiment, Jairaj NS, General Manager at PopReach Games India, shares, “I am excited about joining forces with the stellar team at Phoenix Games. This marks the beginning of an exciting journey we can’t wait to embark on with Phoenix as our new home. This is great news for all the stakeholders, especially for the millions of our loyal players across the globe. I am happy we have found a new ideal home for our globally acclaimed games. This partnership enables us to continue pouring our hearts and souls into creating unforgettable experiences for our players worldwide and create value for stakeholders.”
Ted Hastings, CEO of Ionik, adds: “It’s truly remarkable that we’ve discovered the perfect home for our former games division, PopReach Games India, with Phoenix Games, ensuring a promising and successful path ahead. This strategic move enables us to turn our full attention to our core responsibilities”.
Based in Karlsruhe, Germany, Phoenix Games boasts an impressive lineup of studios, including Upright Games, Sixteen Tons Entertainment, Well Played Games, Smileygamer, and the recent addition of Canadian developer Sad Panda Studios in November 2023.
Utilizing its proprietary Uplift platform, Phoenix Games enhances the financial performance and reach of the titles of acquired game studios, providing their expertise in user acquisition, ad monetization, and live operations to ensure an economic upswing.
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Midjiwan Supports Reforestation Efforts With New Elyrion Tribe Skin In The Battle Of Polytopia
Midjiwan, the award-winning independent studio behind The Battle of Polytopia, is celebrating Elyrion (∑∫ỹriȱŋ) Tribe Week with a brand-new Midnight (₼idŋighţ) skin and donations to support reforestation.
Tapping into the Elyrion Tribe’s nature magic abilities, every purchase of an Elyrion item in the game will plant one real-world tree from April 22-28 2024. Midjiwan has teamed up with The Canopy Project, an organisation that works with global partners to reforest areas in urgent need of rehabilitation, combining The Battle Of Polytopia’s themes with a desire to make real change in the world. Previous years of Elyrion Tribe Week have resulted in the planting of over 12,000 trees.
The Elyrion Tribe is a mysterious group of elves, dedicated to defending their woodland home with their unique magic and connection with nature. Players using the Elyrion tribe have the ability to enchant animals into Polytaurs and summon powerful Fire Dragons.
Christian Lövstedt, General Manager at Midjiwan, commented:
“This is a hugely exciting partnership, allowing players to support the planet and contribute to reforestation whilst also accessing brilliant new content to use in The Battle Of Polytopia.”
Alongside donating to The Canopy Project, The Battle Of Polytopia also boasts a brand-new skin for the Elyrion Tribe! The Midnight skin allows players to create graves, build crypts, and summon demons in dark forests, all in service of the mysterious Shard of D’Naeh.
The Midnight skin re-skins the entire Elyrion Tribe as the Midnight Cult. Everything the Elyrion Tribe is all about – nature, enchantment, and sanctuary – is turned on its head, corrupted into a dark, twisted dystopia of itself.
Midjiwan has already invested €250,000 in solar power projects in rural areas around Africa, and other charitable projects. The studio continues to seek opportunities to combine its in-game creativity with real-world benefits. The Battle of Polytopia is available on Nintendo Switch, the App Store, Google Play, PC, and Tesla cars.
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