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Savvy Moves: Saudi Arabias Gaming Vision

Deconstructor of Fun

While the Kingdom may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think of gaming, it’s positioning itself at the forefront of a rapidly booming market, fueled by the Vision 2030 government program and an ambitious youth eager for opportunities. We can’t build the ecosystem alone, no matter how much capital we deploy.

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Inside the Skillz Developer Accelerator: Why $75M is Up for Grabs for Game Studios

Deconstructor of Fun

Written by Michail Katkoff , founder of Deconstructor of Fun and a games industry veteran with 15 years of experience in building, operating, and scaling games and game companies. The gaming industry is no stranger to ambitious bets, but few are as bold as Skillzs $75 million Developer Accelerator. Lets dive in.

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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using Anime to Boost Engagement and Revenue Across the Globe

Game Refinery

The US anime market is expected to be valued at over $60bn by 2030 , more than twice what it was a decade ago. Some titles, such as Umamusume: Pretty Derby, have taken things one step further by taking a multimedia approach, with mobile games, anime, and manga series all coexisting and building an ever-expanding universe.

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Analysis • Saudi Arabia spends big on gaming with acquisition of Scopely

PreMortem.Games

The current transaction is a clear indication that is also building a content catalog. billion by 2030. Savvy Gaming previously acquired all of the non-publisher-owned esports tournament organizers ESL, FaceIt, and Vindex. billion in video gaming assets globally. 267 billion portfolio The PIF equity portfolio has been growing, too.

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The State of Gaming 2024: Trends in Marketing, Gaming, and Apps

Deconstructor of Fun

Mobile App Market Forecast 2030 Mobile Market Trends The mobile market has experienced notable shifts, particularly in download trends and revenue generation. Mobile Marketing Trends Mobile marketing has become increasingly sophisticated, with a growing emphasis on building lasting user relationships and leveraging user-generated content.

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DIY desserts and tie dye shirts – Mobile games inspired by social media (part 2)

PreMortem.Games

For example, the DIY home improvement retail market was valued at $848.20B in 2021 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.73% from 2022 to 2030. This is part 2, check out the first part here Do It Yourself (DIY) To provide some perspective on how large this trend is, let’s quote a few numbers.

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Extended Reality Technology Trends 2024

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billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 33.09% during the forecast period 2022 to 2030. The global extended reality market size was exhibited at USD 35.14 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around USD 345.9 in the Metaverse.