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Mobile gaming is something that most of us engage with from time to time. Whether you took part in the
Wordle
boom or enjoy playing old-school games like Snake, there’s something for everyone. There are exciting new developments in the mobile gaming space,
with much of this coming from Helsinki, the so-called mobile gaming capital of
the world.
Reports and statistics suggest that while mobile gaming has boomed, traditional gaming with consoles and PCs has declined slightly.
Here’s what you need to know about how mobile gaming has impacted traditional gaming in recent years.
Growth statistics
In the UK, mobile gaming has increased in the past decade, with the pandemic propelling this growth. Around
this time, mobile gaming increased across all demographic groups, with
mobile gamers aged 35 to 44 years experiencing the
biggest growth of 24%. Revenue in the Mobile Games market is also projected to reach US $1.37bn in 2024.
Despite a boom during the pandemic, a
September to November 2023 survey of UK adults found that 8% of respondents had ever played games on a PC.
While both mobile gaming and traditional
gaming saw an increase in 2020, mobile gaming has shown less of a decline in the years following this.
Impact on traditional gaming
Although gaming was generally restricted to consoles and PCs, mobile gaming has changed how the
industry operates today.
A key draw factor of mobile gaming is the online communities it can create. You might enjoy using the chat room function to
socialise with other players while playing online bingo, or you might enjoy speaking to your colleagues about the
latest viral gaming app. Either way, it can foster a sense of community.
Gaming development priorities have evolved in recent years, with more
developers focusing on mobile-friendly games, allowing gamers to play on the go.
Beyond this, advancements in graphics and the gameplay experience have
enhanced the world of mobile gaming, taking things to the next level. This creates an all-round more immersive experience, with mobiles and tablets being able
to cope with graphics for games such Fortnite and others.
Economic and industry
changes
The addition of revenue streams has also changed the experience, allowing mobile gaming developers to increase revenue. In-app
purchases and advertising are just some examples of this.
The evolution of online gaming has largely been down to the accessibility of smartphones.
Beyond this, mobile gaming itself is considered a more inclusive route into gaming. There’s no need to buy an additional gaming console. Often, mobile
gaming apps are free too.
Esports is another area that has embraced mobile gaming. These are competitions where professional gamers go head to head.
Despite previously focusing on PCs and consoles, the industry has embraced various mobile games. |
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