The gaming industry is expansive and spans across many different device types including consoles, PCs, mobile devices, VR headsets, and more. Mobile gaming apps and apps that support other forms of gaming are often forgotten but they are becoming pillars of the gaming industry which provide support to the rest of the sector.
Mobile apps do everything from drive innovation, connect gamers to their fans, and increase the accessibility of gaming. All of which is helping to make gaming one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the 21st century.
The apps driving eSports
eSports leagues and tournaments have been around for a while, but they have exploded in popularity in the last few years. The pandemic really contributed to the rise of eSports as traditional sports games and leagues were put on ice for nearly a year in 2020 and continue to be cancelled occasionally.
There are now a series of apps that have helped to bridge the gap between fans and players in eSports leagues and championships. Apps such as Upcomer eSports, ESL Event app, and Strafe have all massively contributed to creating a dynamic and energized fanbase for eSports which continues to bolster the popularity of this new type of athletics.
The meteoric rise of online gambling
One sector of the gaming sector which has grown significantly has been the online gambling sector. Although online gambling has existed for decades, mobile casino games have grown in popularity over the course of the last few years as the technology has improved and the interface and security measures for mobile devices have become more innovative.
The immense popularity of mobile gambling apps has shown the industry that there is a general willingness to use mobile technology and apps for entertainment of all kinds. It is likely that we will see continued innovation and mobile migration in the months – and years – to come as mobile technology increasingly becomes the norm.
Highly accessible gaming
The last few years has seen a rise in mobile gaming which has shocked nearly every market analyst as mobile gaming is set to eclipse console and PC gaming. One of the benefits of mobile gaming is that it is much more accessible than alternative forms of gaming because it does not require players to spend hundreds of dollars for games, consoles, and high-performance gaming PCs.
One of the results of a more accessible gaming market could be the rise of players from around the world and from countries which have previously not been represented in tournaments or in the industry. New, raw talent is more likely to rise to the top and help create a dynamic, forceful industry.
A holistic gaming experience
At the end of the day, apps help to create a holistic gaming experience which increases connectivity for fans and brings people around the world into the gaming industry. As the industry continues to grow and diversify, you can be sure that there will be more gaming or gaming adjacent apps on the market.
