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Global Gaming Report H1 2022
The gaming industry saw record-breaking activity in H1 2022 with $107 billion in total deal value across 651 transactions, dominated by $95 billion in M&A activity.
Strategic consolidation was driven by major acquisitions, most notably Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard and Take-Two’s acquisition of Zynga.
Blockchain gaming and metaverse infrastructure became the primary growth catalysts, accounting for over 50% of all financing transactions in Q2 and attracting $2.2 billion in funding.
Market Analysis
Mergers & Acquisitions
Investment
+3
Drake Star Partners
Jul 2022
Report
25 pages
The Rise of Midcore Mobile Games Snapshot Report July 2022
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.
Market Analysis
Mobile
Midcore
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GameRefinery
Jul 2022
Report
40 pages
2022 Israeli Mobile Game Market Report
The Israeli mobile game market generated approximately $9 billion in revenue in 2022, supported by 200 development studios and a workforce of 14,000 employees.
Major Israeli publishers including Playtika, Plarium, Moon Active, and Crazy Labs have established themselves as global leaders by maintaining diversified portfolios across social, casino, RPG, and simulation genres.
While social and casual titles attract the highest investment and install volumes, action, strategy, and hyper-casual games—exemplified by titles like Coin Master, PUBG Mobile, and Fill the Fridge!—lead in total downloads and earnings.
Market Analysis
Israel
Mobile
+1
SocialPeta
Jul 2022
Report
25 pages
The Rise of Midcore Mobile Games
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.
Market Analysis
USA
Mobile
+1
GameRefinery
Jul 2022
Report
25 pages
The Rise of Midcore Mobile Games Snapshot Report
Midcore games were the only mobile category to see market share growth between Q1 2021 and Q1 2022, capturing nearly 37% of US iOS mobile game revenue.
Successful midcore titles are increasingly adopting high-cadence content strategies, with 80% of top-performing games using special live event currencies to drive daily engagement.
Battle Passes are a primary monetization driver for top-tier midcore games, utilized by 75% of the top 20% grossing titles compared to only 25% of lower-ranking games.
Market Analysis
North America
Mobile
+1
GameRefinery
Jul 2022
Report
16 pages
DappRadar Blockchain Industry Report: Highlights of July 2022
Blockchain gaming remains the industry's primary driver, accounting for nearly 60% of all dapp usage with 1 million daily Unique Active Wallets (UAW), an 8% month-over-month increase.
DeFi activity hit a yearly low with UAW dropping below 500,000, though Total Value Locked (TVL) recovered 22% to reach $82.3 billion across Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Tron.
The NFT market contracted significantly in July 2022, with monthly trading volume falling below $1 billion for the first time in over a year.
Market Analysis
Web3
Blockchain
+2
DappRadar
Jul 2022
Report
35 pages
Innovative Monetization Features Snapshot Report
Gacha mechanics are the industry standard, appearing in 93% of the top 20% grossing mobile titles, while Battle Passes are utilized by 60% of that same demographic.
In the U.S. mobile market, 75% of top-grossing games now incorporate gacha mechanics.
Progressive reward systems, which offer escalating gifts based on cumulative spending, are nearly three times more likely to be found in top-performing iOS games than in lower-grossing titles.
Monetization
Market Analysis
Global
+1
GameRefinery
Jun 2022
Report
16 pages
The Highest-Grossing Mobile Games on iOS & Android: Q2 2022
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).
Market Analysis
Monetization
Mobile
+2
Apptica
Jun 2022
Report
28 pages
Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry 2022
The U.S. gaming industry generated $60.4 billion in total sales in 2021, with 67% of players participating in in-game purchases.
Approximately 215.5 million Americans, or 66% of the population, play video games at least weekly.
Pandemic-era engagement levels have stabilized, with 90% of players maintaining or increasing their playtime since the peak of the pandemic.
Market Analysis
Player Demographics
Player Behavior
+1
Entertainment Software Association
Jun 2022
Report
76 pages
Value Creation in the Metaverse: The Real Business of the Virtual World
Senior leaders project the metaverse will generate up to $5 trillion in economic value by 2030, a scale comparable to the economy of Japan.
Investment in the metaverse ecosystem reached over $120 billion in early 2022, bolstered by major corporate commitments like Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision and Meta’s $10 billion annual budget.
Gaming serves as the primary market catalyst with three billion users and a $200 billion valuation, while virtual goods sales have already reached approximately $40 billion.
Metaverse
Market Analysis
Investment
+1
McKinsey & Company
Jun 2022
Report
35 pages
Innovative Monetization Features Snapshot Report June 2022
Gacha mechanics are the dominant revenue driver, integrated into 93% of top-grossing Japanese titles and 75% of the top 20% of US-grossing games.
Battle Passes have matured into primary retention tools, appearing in 60% of high-performing games and increasingly incorporating social and cooperative progression features.
Progressive reward systems, which grant bonuses based on cumulative spending, are utilized by 23% of top-performing US iOS games compared to only 9% of lower-performing titles.
Monetization
Market Analysis
Global
+1
GameRefinery
Jun 2022
Report
15 pages
Mobile Advertising Benchmark Report Q2 2022
Apple Search Ads (ASA) has emerged as a core duopoly partner alongside Google, with advertiser adoption reaching 94.8% and share-of-wallet increasing by five points to 15%.
Facebook’s market position declined between Q2 2021 and Q2 2022, with adoption dropping to 82.8% and share-of-wallet falling four points to 28%.
Google remains the dominant advertising channel with 95% adoption and a 34% share-of-wallet, largely driven by its stability on the Android platform.
Advertising
Market Analysis
Global
+1
Appsumer
Jun 2022
Report
16 pages
The Highest-Grossing Mobile Games on iOS & Android: Q2 2022 Report & Infographics
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.
Market Analysis
Mobile
Global
+2
Apptica
Jun 2022
Report
32 pages
Gaming Spotlight: 2022 Review
Mobile gaming is the dominant industry force, projected to reach $136 billion in 2022 and accounting for over 60% of the total $222 billion global market valuation.
The mobile segment is expanding 3.3 times faster than the home console market, bolstered by the sustained popularity of core titles like Genshin Impact and Roblox.
Hybrid monetization is becoming standard, with 42% of top-grossing U.S. games now combining in-app purchases with advertising.
Market Analysis
Global
Mobile
+1
data.ai & IDC
May 2022
Report
48 pages
Mobile Gaming Market Outlook 2022
The mobile gaming market is in a stabilization phase, with quarterly downloads holding at 14 billion despite a 6% year-over-year revenue decline to $21.2 billion in early 2022.
Casual games dominate volume at 80% of all downloads, while Mid-Core titles remain the primary revenue driver, accounting for 60% of total player spending.
The Asia-Pacific region is a critical economic force, generating 80% of global MMORPG revenue and 62% of Card Battler revenue.
Market Analysis
Market Forecast
Player Demographics
+2
Sensor Tower
May 2022
Presentation
9 pages
Omówienie Wyników Q1 2022
PCF Group S.A. reported Q1 2022 total revenues of 50.4 million PLN, representing a 63.1% year-over-year increase.
Net profit for the first quarter of 2022 reached 13.9 million PLN, a 78.8% increase compared to the same period in 2021.
EBITDA grew by 77.2% to 16.5 million PLN, while adjusted EBITDA rose 61.5% to 16.8 million PLN.
Investment
Market Analysis
PCF Group
May 2022
Report
75 pages
Store Intelligence Data Digest: Q1 2022
Global app downloads reached 36.9 billion in Q1 2022, a 1.4% year-over-year increase, with mobile gaming accounting for 14.34 billion of those installs.
The U.S. video streaming market has significantly fragmented, with the top three apps' market share dropping from 80% in 2019 to 37% in Q1 2022 due to the rise of competitors like Disney+ and HBO Max.
TikTok surpassed 3.5 billion all-time downloads to become the top global app, while Meta reclaimed its position as the leading global publisher for the first time in two years.
Market Analysis
Global
Mobile
+1
Sensor Tower
Apr 2022
Presentation
24 pages
Omówienie Wyników Finansowych FY 2021
PCF Group achieved significant financial growth in 2021, with revenue rising 73.7% to 180.3 million PLN, EBITDA increasing 129.2% to 73.2 million PLN, and net profit growing 149.7% to 61.4 million PLN.
The company is transitioning from a work-for-hire model to a balanced strategy featuring major publisher partnerships and independent self-publishing.
The project pipeline includes two major titles slated for 2024 release: Gemini in collaboration with Square Enix and Bifrost with Take-Two Interactive.
Investment
Market Analysis
PCF Group
Apr 2022
Report
23 pages
Video Game Streaming Trends Report: 2022 First Quarter
Twitch maintains a dominant market position, accounting for approximately 75% of all streamed hours and 80% of esports viewership.
Total hours watched in Q1 2022 declined 6% from the previous quarter, yet remains 66% higher than Q1 2020 and 140% above Q1 2019 levels.
A small segment of core viewers, representing only 7.8% of the total audience, generates two-thirds of all watch time and is 24 times more receptive to repeated advertising than casual viewers.
Streaming
Market Analysis
Esports
+1
Stream Hatchet
Mar 2022
Report
33 pages
Casual Gaming Trends Snapshot Report
Every top-100 casual game released in the last two years now incorporates renovation elements to drive visual progression and player satisfaction.
The integration of construction mechanics in top Match3 games has surged from 7% to 49% over the past six years.
70% of top-grossing Match3 titles currently utilize hybrid designs that blend core puzzle mechanics with complex meta-layers like RPG elements or collectibles.
Market Analysis
Global
Casual
+1
GameRefinery
Mar 2022
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