What is the future development of mobile games? History,Impact,Discussion Tian Mi(44040318)

THE GLOBAL GAMES MARKET WILL REACH $108 THE GLOBAL GAMES MARKET WILL REACH $108.9 BILLION IN 2017 WITH MOBILE TAKING 42% It shows that 2.2 billion gamers across the globe are expected to generate $108.9 billion in game revenues in 2017. This represents an increase of $7billion, or 7.8%, from the year before. Digital game revenues will account for $94billion or 87% of the global market. Mobile is the most lucrative segment, with smartphone and tablet gaming growing 19% year on year to $46 billion, claiming 42% of the market. In 2020, mobile gaming will represent just more than half of the total games market.

Background Asia-Pacific is by far the largest region, with China expected to generate $27.5 billion, or one-quarter of all revenues in 2017 . Newzoo expects the global market to grow at a CAGR of +6.2% toward 2020 to reach $128.5 billion. Based on its review of final 2016 financial results of more than 70 public companies, Newzoo also upped its final take on 2016 by $1.1 billion to $101.1 billion. Mobile games performed even better than expected, especially in China

History and Evolution 1989 Nintendo Nokia 6110 Snake Tetris Pac-man

Modern History N-gage 2007 Steve jobs Blackberry Angry birds

future How does it affect Gaming experience will tend to blur the line of reality and virtual. Mobile phone games will be replaced by VR technology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yIpi8SdeWg Five senior players with over 5 years experience in game field

What i have learnt form my interview Comparing with mobile games with the VR games, it is easy to see that VR games have more distinctive features as an entertainment in comparison with mobile games. Study shows that digital games are more about creating experience than regular software and the focus of experience is the interaction of digital entertainment system with human payers－ interactive senses ／self-presence virtual environment／physical feedback On the other hand, it has to be noted that mobile games still have their advantages, which make them able to retain part of the market share.（convenience to be carried and integrated social network） The players expect more and more new things in future mobile games. To be able to sustain their needs and wants. The social games need to think more about using innovative technologies to create better experience and attract more users.

Discussion Have you ever be addicted to mobile games？why？ What are your opinions on the future of gaming technology ？or what you want？

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