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RPGs Generate $15Bn Despite Puzzle Games Dominating Asia & MENA | GAM3S Grid Weekly

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August 03, 2023

🔥 Top headlines from this week’s digest:

⚔️ NEW GAM3 Quest: Tearing Spaces

Enter the mesmerizing realm of Atus and engage in epic 3v3 battles against players worldwide in Tearing Spaces. Experience procedurally generated dungeons and get lost in its captivating art style that instantly pulls you into its rich universe.

Play and win 3 games for a chance to win one of 50 RARE Polkastarter Gaming flags and represent PGG exclusively in-game!

Start Quest | Ends August 9

📝 Web3 Gaming in Asia and MENA: Insights from Niko Partners and AppMagic Mobile Game Genres Report

The "Five Key Mobile Game Genres in Asia and MENA" report serves as a valuable resource for web3 gaming developers aiming to establish a strong presence in these dynamic regions. Let’s dive into its interesting stats.

What’s Going On Here? 

In the gaming world, Asia and the MENA regions are emerging as key players, attracting significant interest in the mobile gaming landscape. A recent report titled "Five Key Mobile Game Genres in Asia and MENA" by Niko Partners and AppMagic sheds light on player preferences and behaviors in these regions. We present to you a concise analysis of the report's statistics and essential insights, offering a glimpse into the potential future of web3 gaming in these dynamic areas.

What Does This Mean?

The report reveals that RPG and Puzzle games take the lead in terms of revenue and downloads, respectively. RPGs stand out as a diverse genre, attracting a large and loyal player base, and generating an impressive annual revenue of nearly $15 billion. Notably, they outshine other popular genres like strategies, MOBA, Puzzle, and Battle Royale games by 50%.

For web3 gaming developers, Strategy gamers present a promising opportunity. They exhibit a unique trait of contentment with the games they play, making them an ideal audience for immersive experiences. Additionally, strategy gamers are open to exploring new genres and mechanics, making them an attractive target group for web3 game studies.

MOBA gamers, on the other hand, showcase remarkable loyalty to their preferred games, which developers can capitalize on by leveraging blockchain technology to offer enticing incentives and rewards.

Puzzle games emerge as the most downloaded genre in Asia and MENA, with over 2 billion downloads in 2022. This enthusiastic reception indicates an audience eager to try new gaming experiences, making puzzle-based blockchain games a potential avenue for web3 gaming developers.

Lastly, Battle Royale gamers demonstrate high engagement with esports. Integrating blockchain-based tournaments and assets could enhance their gaming experiences further.

Why Should I Care?

The rise of web3 gaming in Asia and MENA holds transformative potential for the gaming industry in these regions. Understanding player preferences in RPG, Strategy, MOBA, Puzzle, and Battle Royale genres enables web3 game developers to make informed decisions that resonate with the diverse gaming community.

For web3 game studios seeking growth, targeting Asian markets becomes essential. The substantial revenue from RPGs and the high engagement rates of genres like Puzzle and MOBA make these regions highly lucrative. By tailoring gaming experiences to cater to the preferences of Asian players and integrating blockchain technology for enhanced gameplay, ownership, and monetization, web3 gaming can unlock its full potential.

Read the full report breakdown here

✍️ Reviews of the Week

We took a walk around town with our virtual Genopet then chilled in our spacious room at the Bit Hotel skyscraper in our two featured reviews:

Genopets features decent graphics on mobile, offering engaging pet movements and enjoyable games, making it ideal for pick-up-and-play sessions rather than extended gaming sessions. However, one drawback is that it doesn't neatly fit into the traditional gaming category, as it combines elements of a fitness tool and virtual pet care.

Bit Hotel falls short of its potential as a captivating metaverse experience, lacking incentives and engaging elements for players to stay immersed. Glitches in sound and subpar playability in mini-games deter players from returning, and many perceive it as an online casino with limited appeal.

🎮 Fresh Games

From choosing our football fantasy lineups to mining resources and expanding our kingdom, check out the latest games added to our platform!

Explore the global phenomenon of Sorare, a fantasy football game that lets you build, trade, and manage virtual teams using digital player cards.

Hash Rush is an exciting MMO-RTS situated in the captivating Hermian Galaxy. In the aftermath of the Crystal Storm, players must strategize and build their way to success, engaging in thrilling battles and trading ventures.

🎙️Conversation of the Week

This week we spoke with Timo Juuti - COO and Founder at Paradise Tycoon to learn more about the importance of knowing your game's target audience and how their team is tackling this challenge!

Create your personal paradise on an uninhabited island in Paradise Tycoon, where you can design a unique avatar and explore the serene landscapes. Gather resources and craft items for trading or enhancing your dream home. Upgrade and decorate your beach villa and surroundings, or build tools and production buildings without any limitations, making your island getaway truly your own.

What You Need to Know About Paradise Tycoon:

  • Immersive Island Building: In Paradise Tycoon, players can unleash their creativity by constructing and customizing their tropical paradises with an extensive range of buildings, decorations, and attractions, creating an engaging and visually appealing game world.

  • Vast Player Community: Paradise Tycoon has garnered a large and active player community, fostering social interactions through features like trading resources, visiting other players' islands, and participating in cooperative events.

  • Economic Management: The game offers a deep economic simulation system, where players must strategize and manage resources effectively to optimize island growth, profits, and overall success, adding a layer of complexity and challenge to the gameplay.

  • Regular Content Updates: The development team behind Paradise Tycoon consistently delivers fresh content updates, introducing new features, events, and challenges to keep players engaged and the gaming experience continually evolving.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation recording here

📺 Video of the Week

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