For those age 14 to 21, e-sports are about as big as [American] football, according to results of a UMass Lowell-Washington Post poll. Forty per cent of that age group said they are football fans while 38 per cent count themselves among fans of eSports. “The popularity of eSports and online gaming among
The British public spent more money on music, video and games in 2017 than on books, magazines and newspapers, according to official figures published for the first time in the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) Yearbook. It is the first time in history that revenues from entertainment exceeded those of the printed word. The key driver […]
The UK games market in 2017 was worth £5.11 billion, (€5.7bn) up 12.4 per cent year-on-year with gains almost across the board, according to figures from UK trade body Ukie. The launch of the Nintendo Switch was the main cause for hardware figures booming by a huge 29.9 per cent, and the rise in VR […]
Mediavision’s latest analysis of Nordic eSports and gaming points towards a continued market expansion. And even though the explosive audience growth of previous years seems to have come to a halt, consumer engagement continues to grow. Viewing time is up and more consumers pay for content compared to a year ago. 2017 was an eventful […]
Worldwide Asset eXchange (WAX) has revealed the results of a study showing online gamers’ pent up demand for using cryptocurrency to enhance their video gaming experience. WAX surveyed 1,000 gamers in the US who have previously purchased, sold or traded virtual items online. Around 5 per cent of millennials have invested in various cryptocurrencies, according […]
Nickelodeon has announced the international launch of Nick Jr Play: an interactive app experience that offers pre-schoolers their favourite Nick Jr shows, games and music in one. Following the Nick Jr app’s success in the US with more than 16 million downloads to date, the app goes global today with launches in the UK and […]
The award-winning natural history series Blue Planet II was the UK’s most-watched programme of 2017 and is currently stunning audiences internationally. The series has also inspired a surge of interest in the current state and the future of oceanic life. Now BBC Worldwide and Google have teamed up to bring fans of the BBC’s natural […]
At the upcoming MIPtv market in Cannes a producer will be showcasing its latest offering, Drone Wars, and in 4K. The show is fast-paced and typical of a new genre of visual entertainment. Indeed, a very timely report from the equity team at investment bank Berenberg says that eSports is proving to be an extremely […]
Digital Catapult and Arts Council England have announced the 20 CreativeXR teams to watch out for in 2018, as they receive support in developing innovative immersive prototypes and projects. CreativeXR is a new programme enabling the UK’s arts and cultural sector to lead the field in immersive content creation and digital innovation. These CreativeXR teams […]
AR (mobile AR, smartglasses) could approach three and a half billion installed base and $85 billion to $90 billion revenue within five years. At the same time, VR (mobile, standalone, console, PC) might deliver 50 to 60 million installed base and $10 billion to $15 billion. That’s a pretty big difference, and it all has […]