Mobile Gaming is BACK!? GDC, MAU, and Sensor Tower's mobile app forecast

Get notes from the trenches of GDC, MAU, and NFT NYC. Spirits are high and hiring is up – even if budgets are still tight. There are hints of mobile gaming making a bit of a comeback.

Following the dissection of this anecdotal evidence, we dive into the latest games industry report from Sensor Tower and Data.ai – which forecasts massive growth in global spending and downloads over the next six years.

Takeaways

• The gaming industry is experiencing growth and vibrancy, with events like GDC showing an energetic atmosphere.
• Web3 gaming is gaining legitimacy and producing visually appealing games, although the top tier is still not on par with web2 games.
• The middle may be dropping out of the mobile app market – you either need to be a giant or small, nimble company to survive.
• The industry is recovering from the impact of COVID-19, with increased hiring and a more stable environment.
• iOS privacy changes, such as ATT and SKAN, have likely had a significant impact on industry layoffs and shifts.
• Non-gaming apps are becoming increasingly important and are capturing a larger share of consumer spend.
• Asia and North America dominate consumer spend, but emerging markets offer significant growth opportunities.
• The future of the gaming industry is uncertain, with projections and forecasts subject to various factors and trends.

Podcast Chapters

• 00:00 – Opening remarks and intro
• 00:39 – Notes from GDC, MAU, NFT.NYC
• 15:26 – The (possibly) bright future of mobile
• 31:43 – Outro and sponsor message