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Mobile gaming revenue is exploding in China

| September 11, 2015

Mobile games are becoming much more popular throughout China

Mobile games are exploding in China. The country is now home to one of the largest mobile markets in the world, largely due to the increase smartphone penetration and the expansion of mobile networks throughout the country. Niko Partners, a leading research firm, has released its latest report concerning the growth of mobile gaming in China. According to the report, China is on track to outpace the United States when it comes to mobile gaming revenue.

Mobile gaming revenue in China to hit $5.5 billion by the end of this year

The report shows that China’s mobile gaming revenue will reach $5.5 billion by the end of this year. This represents a 66% increase over the revenue that was reported in 2014. Global mobile gaming revenue is expected to be approximately $30 billion, with China accounting for a significant portion of that revenue as its gaming space begins to expand. By the end of this year, China is expected to be home to more than 420 million gamers that use their mobile devices to play the games they like.

The US is beginning to fall behind when it comes to mobile games

China Mobile Gaming RevenueThe United States has been one of the countries leading the way in mobile gaming revenue for several years. Now, however, China is beginning to outpace the country, largely due to the number of mobile games that have been released in the country. The Chinese gaming market is currently dominated by Tencent, which owns the massively popular WeChat application. Other companies have found success in the market as well, where consumers are showing favor for playing convenient games while commuting.

China’s mobile gaming revenue to hit $11.1 billion by 2019

According to the report from Niko Partners, China’s mobile gaming revenue is expected to swell to $11.1 billion by 2019. As developers bring more games to the country and mobile networks continue to expand, more consumers are expected to spend money on these games. Consumers have shown that they are very willing to spend money on mobile games they enjoy, though doing so has been considered a controversial practice in other parts of the world.

Mobile games skyrocket in China

| September 20, 2013

Chinese mobile games market sees impressive growth

ResearchInChina, a market research firm focused on the Chinese market, has released a new report highlighting the growth of the mobile gaming industry in China. The report shows that mobile games have experienced tremendous growth throughout the country in 2012 and 2013. This growth is expected to carry well into 2016, especially as new opportunities emerge and small development studios are acquired by their larger counterparts. Growth in the mobile gaming sector is also expected to be enhanced by the increasing availability of smartphones and tablets.

Report highlights the growth of a prominent sector

According to the report, development of mobile games began gaining significant momentum in China during the last quarter of 2012. By early 2013, the mobile games market reached 135% year-on-year growth. Consumers have expressed a great deal of interest in mobile games, favoring their convenience and simplistic nature. While many mobile games are available for free or at a low price, in-game purchases have helped these games become very lucrative for their developers.

China Mobile Games GrowthMergers and acquisitions are becoming common in mobile games sector

The massive growth of the mobile gaming market has meant a major increase in revenue for many developers. Large companies have been making enough money to acquire smaller studios. Mergers have become very common in the mobile games sectors as several small studios look to establish a formidable presence in the market. The success of mobile games has also encouraged companies that do not traditional engage in gaming to try their hand at developing new kinds of games for consumers.

Increasing availability of technology exposes more consumers to gaming

Mobile games are expected to continue growing in popularity for the foreseeable future. China has become one of the most attractive markets for these games, partly due to the rapid adoption of mobile technology. As smartphones and tablets become more available, more consumers are being exposed to mobile games and other forms of entertainment. These consumers have shown a penchant for playing many kinds of mobile games and are enthusiastic when new titles are released.