Anna Librekht

Southeast Asia is a vast region that covers six primary game markets: Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. In 2023, the gaming market volume was $5.61B, where 66.4% of gaming revenue came from the mobile segment. This makes SEA the fastest-growing mobile gaming industry in the world.

In this volume of The Xsolla Report, experts explore the last five years in the industry, the growing influence of women in gaming, as well as the trends and changes in mobile gaming, cloud gaming, and the investment landscape. 

80 Level Research surveyed 500+ gaming industry professionals to gain insights into workplace culture and different ways of supporting employees’ mental health.

Learning about the local market is essential for business success. In order for your company to thrive in Malaysia, you should shape the business communication style and unspoken rules, knowledge becomes your power.

The 80 Level Research Team reveals how privacy and platform changes affect mobile game developers' revenue and monetization strategy. It also outlines future privacy changes and how developers can prepare for them.

The open-source game market is a growing segment of the video game industry. According to OpenGameArt, there are currently over 6,000 open-source game projects in development, ranging from small experimental games to full-scale commercial releases.

The UK has a long history of being a major player in the global gaming industry and has developed a reputation for producing high-quality games and innovative technologies. The UK has a high level of consumer spending on games and gaming-related products, making it a lucrative market for game developers and service providers.

In this article, we will take a closer look at the current state of the gaming industry with fresh eyes, explore game development trends for 2023 and how these emerging technologies are likely to bring changes to the gaming market. Read on to learn more!

Playtesting is a crucial step in the game development process. With the rise of the cloud, the increase in users from 160.2 million in 2021 to 220.2 million in 2023, as well as the growth in market capitalization from $1.3 billion in 2021 to $2.3 billion in late 2022, playtesting in the cloud is becoming a popular option for game developers. This research will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of playtesting in the cloud and provide insights into the current supply and demand of cloud playtesting solutions.