Provided by UnSplash. It’s always tempting to make sci-fi predictions for a coming year based on what could happen, not on what is likely to happen. The gaming industry is often on the forefront of innovation, yet the trends are more fundamental than you might think.
Companies will be working with emerging technology and releasing new versions of games. But they’ll also be doing more of the same, gradually improving user experience and attracting players from a broader, global market.
Here are the top gaming trends for 2023.
Internet and mobile adoption continues
According to Statista, there are now 5.03 billion internet users, representing 63.1 percent of the world’s population. Northern Europe has a 98 percent internet penetration rate, the highest in the world, but elsewhere there’s still plenty of room for growth.
A different breakdown of stats places the number of smartphone users at over 6 billion . In some countries, such as China and India, both of which have populations of well over a billion, the smartphone penetration rate is still less than 70 percent.
As countries around the globe become more connected to internet and smartphone devices, online gaming becomes more accessible. We can see this with the recent online poker boom in Brazil. Brazilian players now win more than double the number of trophies than any other country in a typical poker series.
The trend points towards a more globalized online gaming market which includes players from countries around the world increasingly accessing via mobile devices; this can be from anywhere – other than their motor vehicle – whether at home, or on the move.
Improved experiences in iGaming sector Although iGaming is typically played for real money, the games are still designed to be enjoyable. From graphics and animations, to the introduction of brand new options, online gaming sites are continually looking to gain an edge over competition and keep players engaged.In brick and mortar venues, the most popular poker games prevail and, outside of major hubs, you’re unlikely to find many tables for the more unusual variations. Anyone who plays poker online at a major platform will find […]
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