2020 Trends in Gaming

Interest in Gaming Content:

According to professional services network Deloitte's digital media trends survey, due to the global coronavirus pandemic, a third of consumers have subscribed to a gaming service, watched esports or engaged in cloud gaming. During this time interest in gaming content such as live video game streaming has also increased.

Social Gaming:

Social gaming has increased in popularity since lockdowns occurred due to the global pandemic. This means that more people are spending time at home and turning to different forms of digital entertainment to stay occupied and connected to loved ones. One of these forms is of course, multiplayer gaming. Online multiplayer gaming provides a way for players to talk and interact with friends whilst obeying restrictions and remaining safely quarantined in their homes, making it an ideal platform for socialising during this time.

Mobile Gaming:

According to statistics reported by market research organisation Newzoo, in 2020 mobile gaming has acquired the biggest share of the gaming market with 48% of players gaming on mobile devices. According to consumer research organisation Statista, in 2020 61% of gamers in the United States list mobile as their preferred gaming platform. One reason the mobile gaming market is expected to continue growing is due to the shift to streaming games and the presence of 5G. This could mean less downloading restrictions and a major increase in accessibility to video games.

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