Gaming boomed in lockdown and market value will reach $320bn …
2022年7月28日 · The gaming industry is tipped to maintain its recent rapid growth, and could be worth $321 billion by 2026, a new PwC report says. Millions of new players splashed out on games and consoles during COVID-19 lockdowns. Some players said gaming during the pandemic helped with their mental health.
Why India's gaming industry is on the rise | World Economic Forum
2021年2月24日 · India's soaring gaming industry is valued at $930 million, and is number one in the world. India has over 560 million internet users, making it the second-largest internet consumer. Investors can expect a 10-year growth outlook with a $3.8 billion valuation by 2024 .
The history of the gaming industry in one chart
2020年11月27日 · From the dawn of arcades, to the rise of home consoles, the gaming industry has risen exponentially in the past few decades. In 2020, the global gaming industry's revenue is set to hit $165 billion, with 2.7 billion gamers worldwide today. The charts below explore how the industry has changed and grown since the 70s.
How we can tackle toxicity to create more inclusive gaming
2024年1月25日 · The gaming industry could be worth $321 billion by 2026. But the cost of toxic content and abuse is steep for players and the industry. We must forge a path towards a video game community that celebrates diversity, fosters inclusivity, and puts an end to toxic behaviour.
COVID-19 is taking gaming and esports to the next level
2020年5月15日 · Thirdly, we should expect to see the gaming industry increase its partnerships with other entertainment sectors. Some video games become so popular that they spill over into cultural discourse. The most obvious recent example is Fortnite, which has made its mark on music, sports and television. The game has hosted live concerts, premiered new ...
Fintech can unlock the potential of the African gaming industry
2024年4月24日 · The African gaming industry is emerging as the fastest-growing for mobile gaming, driven by a young population, increasing smartphone adoption and a burgeoning interest in mobile games. Limited access to traditional banking in Africa presents a unique opportunity for fintech innovations.
The gaming industry can shape perspectives on climate change
2022年12月21日 · The gaming industry is creating more games designed to educate players on the threats posed by climate change. While video games can encourage behavioural change among gamers, they can also create a false impression of easy fixes, research has found.
3 surprising facts about the gaming industry and why you should …
2017年6月13日 · 3. eSports (short for Electronic Sports), the name given to professional competitive gaming, will generate nearly $700 million in revenue in 2017. Extrapolating the current year-on-year growth rate, Newzoo – an eSports and global–gaming market intelligence provider, projects that number will reach $1.49 billion by the year 2020 .
Blockchain gaming under the microscope part 1: mass adoption?
The recently published 2022 Blockchain Gaming Report analyzed the state of the blockchain gaming industry across this year, looking at four major topics: the rate of mass adoption of blockchain gaming; the fall of the play-to-earn model; key funding trends in blockchain gaming, and where the path forward lies for the industry. This four-part ...
The explosive growth of eSports | World Economic Forum
2018年7月3日 · Fans watch on YouTube’s gaming channel or on Twitch, a dedicated gaming channel on the web. eSports viewers spent 17.9 million hours watching their gaming heroes on those channels in the first quarter of 2018. The most popular game to watch is Dota 2, followed by League of Legends and Counter Strike: Global Offensive.