International Games System plans to take over Taiwan gaming and break into South Korea
International Games System, one of the largest game development firms in Taiwan, is looking to enter into the mobile gaming market of South Korea. The company has a strong interest in online gaming and has recently announced its partnership with Chunhwa Telecom, which will pave the way for the launch of a new online mobile game. Though International Games System is looking to break into the South Korean market, it will also be launching a number of mobile games in Taiwan as well.
Mobile gaming gains momentum
Mobile gaming is picking up steam, even as the industry itself is already inundated with products from a vast multitude of development companies. One of the reason mobile gaming has been gaining attraction is because of the widespread use of smart phones and tablets. The advent of these mobile devices opened a new avenue for the game industry, through which is could target a demographic that was interested in playing games wherever they may be at the time.
Developer aims to develop largest gaming platform in Taiwan
International Games System has plans to create the largest online gaming platform in Taiwan. Through this platform, it expects mobile game sales to more than double in 2013. Currently, the company’s most popular game, Salon Boss I, boasts of 300,000 users in Taiwan, Hong King and Macau. International Games System believes that it can expand its reach by creating an online gaming platform that acts as a hub for all of the company’s current and future titles.
Plans in place to enter South Korean gaming market
Breaking into the South Korean gaming market may be significantly more difficult task. International Games System will have to face down much larger companies than itself if it wants to be competitive in the market. Currently, the company is working on agreements with SK Telecom, KT Corp, and LG U+ that may help it establish a foothold in the South Korean gaming market.
Roblox Studio takes aim at the mobile sector
Roblox Studio, a small game developer, has garnered a significant amount of attention and success through its kid-friendly online game called Roblox. The game allows players to create their own content in the same vein as Minecraft, though with more advanced visuals. Roblox Studio has recently launched a free, mobile version of its game that can be played on the iOS platform. Roblox Studio believes that mobile gaming is taking off in a very significant way, especially among a young audience, which is the developer’s primary demographic.
Game garners acclaim for cross-platform capabilities
Roblox offers a wide variety of online gaming elements, such as community interaction and a thriving virtual economy, as well as intensely creative elements. The game has been praised for its ability to provide players with a wide range of tools to bring their ideas to life. One of the most acclaimed features of the game is the fact that players are playing with people on other platforms, such as Macs, PCs, and now mobile devices.
Tablet proves more friendly for mobile gamers
Transitioning into the mobile gaming space has been relatively easy for Roblox Studio. The vast majority of the code used for Roblox can be used in a mobile application, so developers only had to worry about optimizing the game for play on a mobile device, such as the iPad or iPhone. Roblox Studio found that tablet devices are more accommodating to the features of the game as the platform allows for more control.
Roblox Studio expected to find success in the mobile space
Roblox Studio is one of several development companies that has adopted a strong interest in the mobile gaming space. Several of these developers have found significant success in engaging mobile consumers with gaming applications. The Roblox mobile game has already garnered a strong following, and the game is expected to continue attracting young gamers well into the future. Roblox Studio has managed to avoid some of the controversy that has surrounded the mobile gaming space in regards to the privacy of young gamers.
