2016
would be remembered as the milestone year for the mobile gaming industry. This
year, the mobile gaming industry expanded its market size and witnessed a rapid
surge in the number of customers. It is projected that mobile gaming industry
is going to earn $40 billion USD in the forthcoming year. IHS Markit predicts
that consumer spending on games worldwide would break the $100bn mark in 2017
ie at a stupendous growth rate of 6%. It is not uncommon to see youngsters
clinging on to their mobile phones playing games continuously for hours
together. Mobile games have become an
indispensable part of the gaming industry and there is a common consensus that
mobile games would eventually beat the console based games in the near future.
At this juncture, it is critical we examine the prevalent trends of mobile
gaming and the impact it is creating. So, we’ve listed out a few trends that we
deem are going to shape the future of the mobile gaming industry:
Increase in
the number of mobile games
The mobile game industry is rapidly evolving
when compared to the PC gaming industry or Console Gaming industry due to
various factors. The most important factor, however, is that it is easily
available to download in the Play-store and Appstore. There is a fat chance
that even a customary visit to the google playstore will help you find an
attractive game that is creating a buzz in the mobile gaming world. So, it
comes as no surprise to see millions of game developed exclusively for mobiles.
One of the major assets for the mobile games is that the games are compatible
with all the mobile devices. Also, the makers of the game are conscious that
data usage will be a factor that can impede its popularity so they make their
games playable even in offline modes. However, there shouldn’t be any doubt
that an Internet connection would make the game play more exciting because of
the competitive nature of some games. Also, some games would require you to
play in collaboration with multiple players, so an internet connection is
mandatory in such cases. There are also exciting leaderboard contests in most
of the games so only by playing with an internet connection you would be able
to participate in it. The other important aspect contributing to the popularity
of mobile games is that the bugs are fixed instantly when reported, unlike
console games where bugs will destroy the credibility of the game developer.
There is a wide range of games available for the players to choose - From
action, adventure games to strategy and no-brainer games. We can
authoritatively state that this is the year where the era of mobile games has
officially begun.
Cloud Gaming
Features
Cloud
gaming features is an incredible technological advancement that has skyrocketed
the mobile gaming Industry. Cloud gaming is similar to that of cloud services
in the computing world. This feature enables your game to be played even in
Offline where your offline progress will be saved to the gaming server once you
reconnect. Games such as Candy crush,
Angry Birds, Subway surfer and Temple Run are some of the games following this
technology. The fact these games enjoy immense popularity right now is because
of its offline compatibility. Cloud gaming concept has arrived big time and
here is to stay!
Immersive
Gaming (Virtual Reality)
Virtual reality is a concept of being present
physically in a nonphysical (aka virtual) environment. This virtual reality is
considered as the next-big-thing in the gaming industry as it stimulates the
innate emotions and feelings inside the user as if he is playing in a real
environment. Virtual reality is still in its nascent stages, and makers are
only just getting to grips with it. However, there are some exciting VR-based
games like Anshar Wars2, Hunters Gate available now that can be enjoyed provided
you have a Virtual Reality Headset (colloquially referred as a compact system).
VR is an up-and-coming platform which is projected to replace many existing
formats of gaming. However, the heartening fact is that the prizes of VR
headsets are coming down drastically thus offering even lurkers a chance to
buy.
Stress Buster
Games
There
are many moments in our lives where we wish to take a break from our stress
filled work, don’t we? One of the best ways to beat fatigue and stress at work
is to engage yourself in an activity that could divert your thoughts and cheer
you up. Mobile games have been very helpful when it comes to beating stress.
Games such as Temple Run, Angry Birds, Traffic Rider, Candy Crush are some of
the popular games that can be brought under the category of stress buster
games. These games enjoy a massive popularity among the consumers as these
games do not involve any strategy or tactics for playing. Most importantly,
these games help us to relieve from the stresses of the outside world and
soothes our nerves. These games with their captivating design and feature
capture our focus and keep us glued for a long period of time.
Licensed
Intellectual Property for games
Licensed
IP’s is a process holding the Intellectual property rights of your game and
gaming idea behind it. IP’s help you to get complete control over your idea and
prevent others from Duplicating or copying. This Licensed IP’s help you to
boost your brand identity and substantially increase your revenue and rankings
for your game among the consumers. As there is a surge in the number of games
with similar theme getting Intellectual Property rights issues are becoming
more important than ever. One must remember that getting licensed IP would
require deep pockets. Many Indie game developers have recently jumped on this
IP bandwagon to avoid conflict and started getting Licensed IP for the games. Building
a game and creating a niche is no easy task, a licensed IP with a gaming company
bulwark’s backing would become the norm going forward.
These
3 games Kim Kardashian: Hollywood, Walking Dead: Road to Survival and Marvel
Contest of Champions are the most successful Licensed ip games in the mobile
industry for the year 2016.
