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Pokémon GO Has Best Year Ever in 2019
Pokémon GO achieved its most successful year since its 2016 launch, generating an estimated $894 million in gross player spending throughout 2019.
- Pokémon GO achieved its highest annual revenue since its 2016 launch, generating $894 million in gross player spending during 2019.
- The game ranked as the fifth highest-earning mobile game globally in 2019, trailing only behind titles like Candy Crush Saga and Honor of Kings.
- Revenue growth in 2019 was driven by consistent live operations and in-game events, specifically the introduction of Team Rocket in July, which led to $116 million and $126 million in revenue for August and September respectively.
Roblox Mobile Has Grossed More Than $1 Billion in Lifetime Revenue
The mobile iteration of the Roblox gaming platform has achieved a significant financial milestone, surpassing $1 billion in lifetime gross revenue.
- Roblox mobile has surpassed $1 billion in lifetime gross revenue across the App Store and Google Play.
- Apple users drive the majority of revenue, accounting for 76% of total earnings despite Google Play representing 75% of the 290 million total downloads.
- The United States is the primary market for the platform, contributing $677 million (67%) of total lifetime revenue, followed by Great Britain at $89 million (9%).
Top Mobile Games Worldwide for September 2019 by Downloads
The mobile gaming landscape in September 2019 was defined by the significant market entry of Nintendo’s Mario Kart Tour, which secured the top position globally with approximately 86.2 million installs.
- Nintendo's Mario Kart Tour was the most downloaded mobile game worldwide in September 2019, achieving approximately 86.2 million installs.
- Sand Balls by SayGames secured the second position with over 39.6 million downloads, driven largely by markets in India and Brazil.
- The top five most downloaded games for September 2019 were rounded out by Fun Race 3D, PUBG Mobile, and Garena Free Fire.
Pokémon Masters Catches $33 Million Globally in Its First Month
Pokémon Masters achieved significant commercial success during its initial month of availability, generating $33.3 million in global player spending following its August 29, 2019, release.
- Pokémon Masters generated $33.3 million in global player spending during its first month following its August 29, 2019, release.
- While the title achieved the second-highest grossing launch month for a Pokémon mobile game, it earned significantly less than Pokémon GO, which grossed $302 million in its first month.
- The game significantly outperformed recent franchise releases, earning roughly 4.4 times more than Pokémon Quest ($7.6 million) and 44 times more than Pokémon Rumble Rush ($760,000) in their respective first months.
Top Hyper-Casual Games Worldwide: August 2019
This analysis identifies the leading hyper-casual mobile games by global download volume for August 2019.
- Fun Race 3D by Good Job Games was the most downloaded hyper-casual game globally in August 2019, reaching approximately 43 million installs.
- Aquapark.io by Voodoo secured the second position with nearly 26.4 million worldwide downloads during the same period.
- The top five most installed hyper-casual games for August 2019 were completed by Jelly Shift (Say Games), Traffic Run! (Geisha Tokyo), and Run Race 3D (Good Job Games).
PUBG Mobile Revenue Hits $1 Billion
PUBG Mobile has reached a significant financial milestone, surpassing $1 billion in cumulative global player spending.
- PUBG Mobile has surpassed $1 billion in total global player spending, driven by a 540% year-over-year revenue increase from $25 million in August 2018 to $160 million in August 2019.
- The launch of the reworked Chinese version, Game For Peace, was a primary driver of revenue growth, though international performance also surged with non-Chinese revenue growing 152% year-over-year to $63 million in August 2019.
- PUBG Mobile has reached 400 million global installs, recording its largest-ever monthly growth of 45 million new players in August 2019.
Pokémon Masters Revenue Surpasses $25 Million in Its First Week
Pokémon Masters achieved a strong commercial debut, generating an estimated $26 million in gross revenue during its first week of availability in September 2019.
- Pokémon Masters grossed approximately $26 million in its first week of release, marking the second-best mobile launch in the franchise's history.
- Japan was the primary market for the game's launch, accounting for $16 million or 62% of total first-week revenue.
- The title significantly outperformed other recent franchise entries, such as Pokémon Quest ($3 million), Pokémon: Magikarp Jump ($1 million), and Pokémon Rumble Rush ($300,000).
Pokémon GO: August 2019 Revenue Analysis
Pokémon GO experienced a significant financial resurgence in August 2019, achieving its highest monthly revenue in three years.
- Pokémon GO generated $110 million in worldwide revenue in August 2019, marking its highest monthly earnings since September 2016.
- The August revenue represented a 76% month-over-month increase and a 44% year-over-year increase, largely driven by the introduction of Team Rocket in late July.
- The United States and Japan were the top markets, contributing 40% ($44 million) and 31% ($34 million) of total monthly revenue, respectively.
Top Grossing Mobile Games Worldwide: August 2019
The mobile gaming landscape in August 2019 was characterized by significant revenue generation from established titles, with Sony’s Fate/Grand Order securing the top position globally.
- Sony’s Fate/Grand Order was the top-grossing mobile game worldwide in August 2019, generating $162.7 million with a 27 percent year-over-year revenue increase.
- Tencent’s PUBG Mobile ranked second globally with over $160 million in revenue, marking a 6.4x increase compared to August 2018.
- Japan was the primary market for Fate/Grand Order, contributing 81 percent of the title's total global revenue.
PUBG Mobile: World's Highest Grossing Mobile Battle Royale Title
PUBG Mobile has established itself as the world’s highest-grossing mobile battle royale title, driven by significant year-over-year revenue growth and a successful monetization strategy in China.
- PUBG Mobile became the world's highest-grossing mobile battle royale title with $167 million in global player spending during July 2019, a 748% increase year-over-year.
- The game has generated $860 million in total lifetime revenue, surpassing competitors Fortnite ($725 million) and Knives Out ($771 million).
- Following its relaunch as 'Game For Peace' in China, the market accounted for $241 million in revenue—28% of the game's total lifetime earnings—within just 60 days.
Game Stores: You Need More Real-Time Charts
The primary thesis of this analysis is that digital game storefronts should adopt more agile, real-time charting mechanisms to improve game discoverability.
- Steam’s algorithm-driven, real-time charts effectively allow games to gain visibility based on sales velocity, contrasting with the editorial-heavy models of console storefronts.
- Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation rely on manual curation and traditional publisher relationships, which often prevents independent titles from breaking out organically.
- As of August 2019, console storefronts largely operate under a legacy retail-first model rather than the data-driven, engineer-led approach utilized by Steam.
State of the Belgian Games Industry Survey: 2019
The Flemish Games Association (FLEGA) initiated a comprehensive survey in 2019 to quantify the performance and growth of the Belgian games industry.
- The Flemish Games Association (FLEGA) is conducting a survey to quantify the growth and performance of the Belgian games industry, which has experienced continuous expansion over the last five years.
- The survey collects operational and financial data from developers, publishers, platforms, event organizers, service providers, and educational or research institutions based in Flanders, Brussels, or Wallonia.
- Data collection is performed in bulk to ensure anonymity for all participants, with the sole exception of Larian Studios.