Gaming
Outlook on the Mobile Gaming Global Market to 2027 – Players Include Apple, Electronic Arts, Gameloft and Games Inc
The “Global Mobile Gaming Market by Technologies, Platforms, Connectivity Types and Ecosystem Stakeholders 2022 – 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets’ offering.
This report represents a comprehensive analysis of global mobile gaming opportunities. It provides insights into the mobile gaming business and analysis of current limitations, challenges, and opportunities. The report evaluates current and future mobile gaming technologies, new media, and its dynamics with the mobile gaming business.
The report includes mobile game development studios, publishing companies including local app stores and social networks, gaming economy management companies, mobile gaming business model and drivers, global and gaming business prospects, and mobile network operators.
The report includes extensive user analysis including demographics and preference analysis by game type, device type, connection type and more. It includes comparative analysis by age, gender, income, and spending habits.
Select Report Findings:
- Mobile social game will hold highest market share
- Retail industry will be the fast adopter in branded game segment
- Consumer payment will be the highest market share within gaming service segment
- Gaming Management provider will experience highest CAGR during forecasted period
Today smartphones lead the mobile gaming platform by users but tablets generate higher rates across paid monetization, micro transactions, and advertising. Tablets have started competing substantively with console devices and may overtake them in the near future. Tablets now represent an attractive mid-core gaming platform.
The proliferation of app store and social networking site portals has greatly contributed to the development of the mobile gaming market. Developers can now sell games directly through the app store and can build social communities that lead to greater scope for monetization. Cloud-based publishing has enabled multi-screen publishing and seamless game play across mobile, console and mobile devices that fostered mobile gaming greatly.
Key Topics Covered:
1.0 Executive Summary
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Defining Mobile Gaming
2.2 Mobile Gaming App Development
2.3 Gaming Platform Analysis
2.4 Strategic Market Impact Analysis
2.5 Mobile Gaming Apps Types
2.5.1 Multiplayer Mobile Gaming
2.5.2 Mobile Social Gaming
2.5.3 Mobile Location Based Gaming
2.5.4 Mobile Video Gaming
2.5.5 Mobile Cloud Gaming
2.5.6 Mobile Casual Gaming
2.5.7 Free-to-Play App
2.5.8 Mobile Casino Gaming
2.5.9 Gamification App
2.6 Market Dynamic Analysis
2.6.1 Market Growth Driver Analysis
2.6.2 Market Limitation Analysis
2.7 Regulation and Fraud Analysis
2.7.1 Mobile Game Piracy and Virtual Currency Scam
2.7.2 Mobile Social Gambling Ban in Japan
2.7.3 Geographic Implication of Antipiracy Law
2.7.3.1 Japan
2.7.3.2 Russia
2.7.3.3 China
2.7.4 Zynga with PrivacyVille
2.7.5 Cyber Criminal Attack on Mobile Social Game
2.7.6 In-Game Scam Debate in Mobile Social Game
2.7.7 Open Web to Save DMCA: MiniMega vs. TomKid Game
2.7.8 RMT and Gold Farming Regulation
2.7.9 Offshore Opportunity in Asia
2.8 Value Chain Analysis
2.8.1 Mobile Game Developer
2.8.2 Mobile Game Publisher and Service Aggregators
2.8.3 Sales Channel and Platform Providers
2.8.4 Telecom Operators
2.8.5 Hardware Manufacturer
2.8.6 New Entrants Role
2.8.6.1 Technical and Legal Role of Technology Provider
2.8.6.2 Virtual Goods and Currency Provider Role
2.8.6.3 Micro Transaction Solution Provider Role
2.9 Cross Platform OTI vs. OTA Distribution and Fragmentation
2.9.1 Major Challenges in Fragmented Distribution
2.10 Monetization Metrics Analysis
2.10.1 Converting Mobile Gaming Metrics to Conversion Funnel
2.10.2 Game Life Cycle and KPI
2.10.3 Gaming Analytics
2.10.4 Viral vs. Retention
2.10.5 Business Monetization Metrics
2.10.6 Brand Monetization Metrics
2.10.7 Game Monetization
2.10.7.1 Crowded Game Store
2.10.7.2 Player retention and Engagement
2.10.7.3 Premium Model
2.10.7.4 Opportunity for Game Maker
2.11 Mobile Social Game Design Framework
2.11.1 F2P Mobile Social Game Design Framework
2.11.2 Benefits for using framework
2.11.3 Nine Dimensions of the Framework
2.11.4 Adding Fun in Game Design
2.11.5 Game Marketing: Role of Apps, Video, Smart TV, and Viral
2.11.5.1 Gaming Apps Marketing
2.11.5.2 Video Marketing
2.11.6 Role of Smart TV and Location Targeting
2.11.7 Importance of Viral
2.12 Mobile Social Gamer Engagement Panorama
2.12.1 First 3 Days Dilemma
2.12.2 7 day + Dilemma
2.12.3 Rising Mobile Gaming Engagement
2.12.4 Blending game science with art
2.12.5 Empathy Game: New Wave of Engagement
2.13 Business Model Analysis
2.13.1 Key Mobile Gaming Strategies
2.13.2 Revenue Sources and Cost Items
2.13.3 Trendy Business Model
2.13.3.1 Virtual Items and Micro Transaction
2.13.3.2 In-Game Ad / Branded Games
2.13.3.3 Subscription/Bundle Pack with Virtual Items Trading
2.13.3.4 In-Game Ad / Branded Game with In-Store Benefits
2.13.3.5 Premium Game with In-Store Benefits
2.13.3.6 Casino / Club Gambling Model
2.13.3.7 User Generated Model
2.13.3.8 Gamification Centric Model
2.13.4 Tips for Economic and Gamification in Business Model
2.13.4.1 Free entertainment illusion
2.13.4.2 Never set payment limit for user
2.13.4.3 Focus on detail activities
2.13.4.4 Recruit more players
2.13.4.5 Current Trend in Pricing Model
2.13.5 Advertising Model
2.13.5.1 CPC Advertising Model
2.13.5.2 CPI Advertising Model
2.13.5.3 Profitable CPI
2.13.5.4 Pricing of Virtual Goods
2.13.6 Building Mathematical Model to Set Price
2.13.7 Market Challenge and Game Balancing Method
3.0 Technology and Application Analysis
3.1 Gaming Hardware Analysis
3.2 Gaming Software Analysis
3.3 Gaming Service Analysis
3.4 Gaming Management Provider
3.5 Gaming Technology
3.5.1 Action and Adventure
3.5.2 Social Casino
3.5.3 Sports and Role Playing
3.5.4 Strategy and Brain
3.5.5 Arcade
3.5.6 Other Technologies
3.6 Connectivity Analysis
3.6.1 WiFi
3.6.2 Cellular (4G LTE/5G)
3.6.3 Wimax
3.6.4 Bluetooth/BLE
3.6.5 LPWAN Connectivity
3.7 Mobile Gaming Success Strategy Analysis
3.7.1 Features to Incorporate in Game
3.7.2 Popular vs. New Gaming IP
3.7.3 Mobile Game Production Cost
3.7.4 Successful Gaming IP line Creation
3.7.5 Minimize Marketing and User Acquisition Cost
3.7.6 Use of Monetization Strategies
3.8 Investment Trend Analysis
3.8.1 Second Screen including Mobile Devices and TV
3.8.2 Social vs. Game Network
3.8.3 Gaming Industry Transition and Fragmentation
3.8.4 Gaming Sector and Business Model
3.8.5 Value vs. Volume Regions
3.9 Wearable Gaming
3.9.1 Smartwatch as Wearable Gaming Platform
3.9.1.1 Pervasiveness
3.9.1.2 Interface
3.9.2 Potential Platform Analysis
3.9.2.1 Mind Pirate
3.9.2.2 OBJE (Obscene Interactive)
3.9.2.3 Oculus Rift
3.9.2.4 Sony
3.9.3 Privacy concerns
4.0 Company Analysis
4.1 Mobile Game Developer and Publisher
4.1.1 Activision Blizzard
4.1.2 Alphabet (Google)
4.1.3 Apple
4.1.4 Electronic Arts
4.1.5 Gameloft SE
4.1.6 Games Inc.
4.1.7 Take-Two Interactive Software
4.1.8 Glu Mobile
4.1.9 GungHo Online Entertainment
4.1.10 IBM corporation
4.1.11 InMobi
4.1.12 Kabam Games
4.1.13 MocoSpace
4.1.14 NetEase
4.1.15 Nintendo
4.1.16 Oracle corporation
4.1.17 Rovio Entertainment
4.1.18 Sony Interactive Entertainment
4.1.19 Supercell Oy
4.1.20 Tencent Holdings
4.1.21 The Walt Disney Company
4.1.22 Ubisoft Entertainment SA
4.1.23 Zynga
4.1.24 Halfbrick
4.1.25 Capcom
4.1.26 Namco Bandai
4.1.27 Gamevil (Com2uS)
4.1.28 Zeptolab
4.1.29 Square Enix
4.1.30 Gameprom
4.1.31 Kairosoft
4.1.32 Konami
4.1.33 GREE
4.1.34 DeNA
4.1.35 Sina Weibo
4.1.36 Papaya Mobile
4.1.37 Hungama Games
4.1.38 Anino mobile
4.1.39 Socialpoint
4.1.40 Agate Studio
4.1.41 Renren
4.1.42 Kaixin001
4.1.43 51.Com
4.1.44 Mixi
4.1.45 Cyworld
4.1.46 Bebo
4.1.47 Amazon
4.1.48 Gaia Online
4.1.49 Badoo
4.1.50 Chillingo
4.1.51 KakaoTalk
4.1.52 Line
4.1.53 Wandoujia
4.1.54 Baidu App store
4.1.55 Facebook Games
4.1.56 Slide ME
4.1.57 GetJar
4.1.58 CodeNgo
4.1.59 Apps UK Ltd.
4.1.60 Anzhi
4.1.61 F-Droid
4.1.62 Cydia
4.1.63 Nvidia (Geoforce)
4.1.64 Nook App Store
4.1.65 Taobao App Market
4.1.66 Bemobi International
4.1.67 Mobango
4.1.68 Appitalism
4.1.69 Kongregate
4.1.70 Maopao
4.1.71 Alternative.To
4.1.72 360 Market
4.1.73 Xiaomi App store
4.1.74 One Store Corp.
4.1.75 MTNPlay
4.2 Gaming Service Management Provider
4.2.1 WildTangent
4.2.2 iWin
4.2.3 Twitch.TV
4.2.4 Appia
4.2.5 XSplit
4.3 Carrier Analysis
4.3.1 AT&T
4.3.2 Verizon
4.3.3 T-Mobile USA
4.3.4 Vodafone
4.3.5 EE
4.3.6 Telenor
4.3.7 NTT DoCoMo
4.3.8 KDDI au
4.3.9 China Mobile
4.3.10 China Unicom
4.3.11 China Telecom
4.3.12 Airtel (Bharti)
4.3.13 Vodafone Idea
4.3.14 SK Telecom
4.3.15 Telstra Mobile
4.3.16 Optus Mobile
4.3.17 MTS
4.3.18 Telkomsel
4.3.19 Indosat
4.3.20 Viettel
4.3.21 Globe Telecom
4.3.22 Maxis
4.3.23 SingTel Mobile
4.3.24 AIS
4.3.25 DTAC
4.3.26 Etisalat
4.3.27 Cellcom
5.0 Market Analysis and Forecasts 2022 – 2027
5.1 Mobile Gaming Market 2022 – 2027
5.2 Mobile Gamer 2022 – 2027
5.3 Mobile Gamer: Demography Analysis 2022 – 2027
6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations
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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