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Top Steam Games Debuting in Q3 2022
This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the Steam marketplace and broader console landscape for the third quarter of 2022.
- Major DLC releases are currently outperforming new standalone titles in player engagement, evidenced by Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak peaking at 209,000 concurrent users.
- Stray emerged as the highest-momentum Q3 2022 debut on Steam, driven by rapid wishlist velocity despite having fewer total followers than Party Animals.
- Developer-led in-game review prompts on platforms like Meta Quest and Apple Arcade are inflating review counts by up to fifteen-fold, rendering traditional review-to-sales metrics unreliable.
The Rise of Midcore Mobile Games Snapshot Report July 2022
The midcore mobile gaming sector is experiencing a significant shift as AAA developers and high-fidelity titles increasingly challenge the historical dominance of casual and hyper-casual games.
- Midcore mobile games were the only category to achieve revenue growth in the US iOS market between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022, now capturing 36.73% of total mobile gaming revenue.
- New midcore titles are outperforming casual games in long-term retention, with nine midcore releases from the past year remaining in the top 200 grossing chart compared to only three casual titles.
- Top-performing midcore titles like Diablo Immortal, Genshin Impact, and Apex Legends Mobile prioritize console-like manual controls over autoplay mechanics to drive engagement.
The Rise of Midcore Mobile Games
This analysis explores the significant growth and evolving landscape of midcore mobile games, particularly in the United States market as of mid-2022.
- Midcore mobile games accounted for 37% of US iOS mobile game revenue in Q1 2022 and were the only category to experience year-over-year growth.
- Top-tier midcore titles demonstrate superior retention, with nine midcore games maintaining top-200 grossing positions over a 365-day period compared to only three casual titles.
- Monetization in top-grossing midcore titles is heavily standardized, with 75% of games utilizing Battle Passes and over 65% incorporating five or more distinct gacha mechanics.
Analyst Bulletin: Mobile Game Market Review June 2022
The mobile game market in June 2022 was characterized by a notable trend toward cross-genre integration, with developers increasingly incorporating minigame modes and RPG elements into established titles to drive engagement.
- The global launch of Diablo Immortal in June 2022 propelled the title into the top 10 grossing games in the US market.
- RPG elements are increasingly being integrated into non-RPG titles, as seen in Rise of Kingdoms' narrative-driven 'Words of Eternity' event and the introduction of minigame mechanics in titles like Game of Sultans.
- Anniversary events served as major revenue drivers in June, notably causing significant spikes for The Seven Deadly Sins and Dragon Ball Legends.
Plus: The Steam Summer Sale Hasn't Deterred Tiny Tina
The Steam Summer Sale has not significantly hindered the performance of new releases and major transitions, as evidenced by the successful Steam debut of Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands following its three-month exclusivity period on the Epic Games Store.
- Major Steam releases remain resilient during the Steam Summer Sale, evidenced by Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands reaching over 7,000 concurrent users immediately following its Epic Games Store exclusivity period.
- Raft experienced a significant performance surge to 80,000 concurrent users upon its 1.0 release in late June 2022.
- Chivalry 2 achieved 300,000 units sold within its first ten days on the Steam platform.
The Highest-Grossing Mobile Games on iOS & Android: Q2 2022
The analysis set out to pinpoint the highest-grossing mobile games of the second quarter of 2022, evaluating performance across Android and iOS markets.
- Mid-core titles dominated Q2 2022 revenue, led by 'Rise of Kingdoms' which generated $179.5 million.
- King was the highest-grossing publisher during the period, earning over $264 million across four leading titles.
- Top-earning games outside the mid-core category included 'Candy Crush Saga' ($122 million), 'Coin Master' ($99.2 million), and 'Roblox' ($68.1 million).
The Highest-Grossing Mobile Games on iOS & Android: Q2 2022 Report & Infographics
This analysis examines the highest-grossing mobile games across iOS and Android platforms during the second quarter of 2022.
- Mid-core games emerged as the highest-grossing genre in Q2 2022, underscoring the sector's dominance in mobile revenue generation.
- King was the top-earning publisher for the quarter with over $264 million in aggregate revenue, followed by Lilith Games at $254.6 million and Playrix at $182.8 million.
- Rise of Kingdoms by Lilith Games led iOS revenue with over $179.5 million, while Candy Crush Saga topped Android charts with more than $122 million.
Capcom: Overview of Strategies and Plans, Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2023
Capcom’s fiscal year 2023 strategy centers on achieving a tenth consecutive year of increased operating income, primarily driven by the expansion of its Digital Contents business.
- Capcom targets a record 37 million units in consumer sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2023, as part of a strategy to achieve a tenth consecutive year of operating income growth.
- The company projects financial results of 120 billion yen in net sales and 48 billion yen in operating income, with the Digital Contents segment maintaining a high operating margin of 54.2%.
- Overseas markets are critical to the company's performance, accounting for over 80% of total consumer unit sales.
Kakao Games Q1 2022 Earnings Results
Kakao Games reported its financial performance for the first quarter of 2022, highlighting a period of significant year-over-year growth despite a slight sequential decline.
- Kakao Games reported Q1 2022 revenue of 266.3 billion KRW, a 104.7% increase year-over-year.
- Operating profit reached 42.1 billion KRW, representing a 169.7% year-over-year increase and a stable 15.8% operating margin.
- Mobile gaming revenue surged 194.6% year-over-year to 177.2 billion KRW, while PC gaming revenue contracted by 71.4% to 14.6 billion KRW.
Modern Times Group Q1 2022 Investor Presentation
Modern Times Group’s Q1 2022 investor presentation details the company’s strategic transition into a pure-play gaming entity following the divestment of ESL Gaming for $1 billion.
- Modern Times Group has transitioned into a pure-play gaming company following the $1 billion divestment of ESL Gaming.
- Q1 2022 revenue reached SEK 1,357 million with an adjusted EBITDA of SEK 342 million, representing a 10% pro forma year-over-year growth rate.
- The company maintains a user base of 35 million monthly active users and 7 million daily active users across its studio portfolio, which includes InnoGames, PlaySimple, and Hutch.
Ubisoft Sees Its Stock Rise Following Report on Potential Takeover by Buyout Funds
Ubisoft has experienced significant volatility in its market valuation over recent years, driven by speculation regarding potential acquisitions and shifting financial performance.
- Ubisoft’s share price dropped 14.18% to €4.73 following the release of Q1 fiscal year 2027 results, which showed a 13.7% year-over-year revenue decline to €268.2 million.
- Net bookings for the April–June 2026 period fell 9.2% to €255.8 million, driven by a lack of major new releases and a high base effect from the prior year.
- Digital sales and back-catalog revenue, which represent 86.4% of total income, both experienced double-digit percentage decreases in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027.
The Rise of the Indian Gaming Market
The Indian gaming market has undergone a profound transformation, evolving from a fragmented, arcade-centric landscape into a mobile-first powerhouse.
- The Indian gaming market is projected to grow from a $1.8 billion valuation to $5 billion by 2025, with the player base expanding from 500 million to 700 million.
- The industry is shifting from a high-volume, low-effort development model toward a focus on technical mastery and the production of complex, high-quality content.
- Investment is diversifying as capital flows from global gaming funds, generalist venture capital, and strategic players like Krafton into the local ecosystem.