PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344376
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344376
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Video Game Market," The video game market was valued at $231.40 billion in 2022, and is estimated to reach $446.4 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2023 to 2032.
Video games are electronic games that involve interaction with a user interface, typically through a controller or keyboard, and are played on a variety of platforms such as consoles, computers, and mobile devices. Video games have grown to be a popular form of entertainment with a multibillion-dollar global industry. Action, adventure, role-playing, simulation, sports, and strategy games are all examples of video games. They can be played alone or in groups, locally or online. While some consider video games to be a kind of escapism or a waste of time, others consider them to be a true art form and a fantastic instrument for education and training. Video games can give gamers a sense of accomplishment, social contact, and even stress alleviation. In contrast, excessive video game use can lead to addiction, social isolation, and physical health issues. Players must practice safe gaming behaviors, and parents must monitor their children's video game use.
The gaming and esports businesses have grown enormously in the recent decade, giving a boost to numerous esports leagues across the globe. Many corporations and businesses have stepped forward to assist in the formation of teams in various esports leagues to attract people interested in electronic gaming. The rise of esports competitions has raised awareness of electronic gaming and inspired young people to pursue it as a career.
In the last five years, the gaming population has grown at a reasonable rate, with an average annual rise of 17.6 million and an annual growth rate of 5%. The rise in the gaming population has fueled the sales of gaming peripherals such as gaming keyboards and mice. Different gaming peripheral manufacturing companies are going for tie-ups with the esports leagues to promote their product and increase awareness among consumers about the specialization and characteristics of their new gaming keyboards. The increased growth of the esports industry has fueled the growth of the video games market.
Gaming addiction and the promotion of violence through various games have been the subject of concern for governments across the globe, resulting in increased melancholy and aggressive behavior in youngsters. As a result, numerous countries have prohibited games that may cause participant's emotional discomfort. Furthermore, many countries have set time limits for how much time a person can spend playing video games. For example, in August 2021, China prohibited players under the age of 18 from playing online games on holidays and limited the number of hours that may be played on weekends. This regulation restricts the growth of market participants and their user base.
Cloud gaming, also known as game streaming on demand and game streaming, is a technology that allows gamers to broadcast games over the internet without the requirement for a high-quality gaming computer or console. Cloud gaming, which allows games to be played on remote servers with real-time transmission onto the player's device, offers quick and responsive gameplay. Cloud gaming provides various advantages to players, including increased accessibility, convenience, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Some of the most prominent cloud gaming platforms are Google Sadia, Amazon Luna, GeForceNow, and Microsoft xCloud. These platforms provide a diverse selection of games, ranging from small titles to AAA blockbusters, and allow gamers to access them via a variety of devices. These issues are being addressed by upgrading internet infrastructure and developing streaming technology to make cloud gaming more engaging. Cloud gaming has the potential to transform the video game sector by making games more accessible, fun, and cost-effective for users.