We have a new example of the developing marriage between eSports and Blockchain. Tencent Games recently announced that it is partnering with SILVER.tv to create a channel for a new battle royale game, Ring of Elysium. Why is this newsworthy? Tencents is the world’s largest game company, and when giants explore or invest in new […]
How Will the Dual Forces of Mobile Gaming and Blockchain Revolutionize eSports?
Both blockchain and mobile gaming are disrupters in their respective spaces, but what would happen if like a Marvel / DC mashup, these two joined forces? Well it’s safe to set aside fantasy and speculation because this movement is happening right now, and I predict a massive wave of profitable adoption and inclusion on the […]
So You Want to Work in eSports? Here’s How to Start Your Career
Stories of gamers “going pro” and retiring in their 20’s or pulling in $500,000 a month income are popular headline makers and fodder for social media legend, but let’s be honest, these are atypical examples of careers in eSports. As eSports grows and prepares to become a billion-dollar industry[1], we are seeing a commiserate rise […]
I’ve Seen the Future of Gaming…and its Mobile
Without a doubt, mobile gaming is the fastest growing segment of the global games industry. Evidence? Per Newzoo’s Global Games Market Report, Global gaming revenues are predicted to reach $138 billion by the end of 2018. Bolstered by an impressive +25.5% annual growth rate, mobile gaming now commands 51% of the global gaming market, far […]
One Third of China’s Population Plays Mobile Games
Imagine if every person in the United States (500 million people) played mobile games. Well that’s one third of China’s population and roughly the same number of Chinese mobile gamers who purchased gaming apps in 2018. China’s mobile gaming market dwarfs the U.S. and Japan’s and is dominated by two primary players (you guessed it, […]