Gaming will generate $187.7 billion in revenues this year, according to a report by Newzoo. The market study also claims that mobile games' share is approaching the tipping point at $92.6 billion. The number of players is expected to grow by 4.5% annually.
https://www.notebookcheck.net/49-of-2024-gaming-revenue-come-from-mobile-devices-reveals-new-report.910632.0.html
This is fairly easy to explain:
- Just about EVERYONE has a "smart phone" and/or a tablet these days
- Casual 'time wasters' on mobile are popular - pick-up/sit-down easy games
- Game 'clients' or even full games can be compiled to run on mobile devices
- The REAL factor is 'microtransactions' which on mobile games can 'nickel & dime' a player to death
Amazingly, the gaming industry generated $187.7 billion in revenue this year, with mobile games accounting for $92.6 billion and the number of players growing at 4.5% per year!
49% of gaming revenue from mobile devices isn't surprising to me—just look around! Everyone's playing games on Bitlife (https://bitlifemod.org) phones, whether it's during commutes, breaks at work, or while watching TV.