The gaming industry is growing fast and changing a lot. New tech and shifts in how people spend their free time drive this change. Games are now a big part of daily life, giving players deep, hands-on experiences that go beyond expectations.
The Global Video Game Market Update
As of 2024, experts valued the global video game market at USD 244.22 billion. The industry keeps growing and changing, with predictions of a 13.4% yearly increase from 2023 to 2030. By 2030, the market might reach USD 583.69 billion. Mobile games still play a big part in this growth. Cloud gaming’s rise and better internet access are also helping the market expand. Generative AI has an influence on game creation, which stands out as a current trend. Yet, the industry faces some tough spots like too many similar products new rules, and the need to keep up with new tech and what players want. How well the industry bounces back and comes up with new ideas will be key to deal with these issues and make the most of fresh chances.
How Top Games is Breaking Out
Small game makers face more challenges than big studios. They need to be flexible in how they create games, work , and come up with new ideas to keep up with market shifts and problems. Top Games Inc., (TGI) a US-based independent developer, shows how this is done. They created the popular mid-core SLG, Evony: The King’s Return.
TGI started in 2015 with a solid base. Their main team members have 15 years of game-making know-how. This know-how helped them to build better characters, stories, visuals, and systems. As a result, they built a worldwide setup to publish games.
David Guo Views on Trends and Prospects in Gaming
David Guo (also known as Yaoqi Guo) co-founder & CEO of TGI, excels at software development. After earning a physics degree from Sun Yat-sen University, he created his first firewall software in 1998. He then built various online apps, including social and currency payment systems. He thinks the team should aim to give users a great experience. To him, games mean more than just fun – they’re part of how people live. You can see this idea in how well Evony has done. The game helps people connect letting players from all over talk, get to know each other, and become close friends or even fall in love.
“The prospect of gamification extending into sectors like politics and governance shows the potential for games to engage people in innovative ways. At TGI, we focus on a player-centric approach, integrating health and activity tracking into gameplay to enhance user experience across all platforms,” David said.
What is A great game?
Many developers aim to create great games, but each has a different vision of what makes a game great. “A great game, in my view, has engaging gameplay, a compelling narrative, intuitive design, and high replay value. It should challenge and reward players in a balanced way, offer a rich story, and be accessible without cumbersome controls,” David added.
One of the challenges the gaming industry faces is the need to adapt to emerging technologies and consumer preferences. In a saturated market, developers should focus on creating games that exceed the expectations of their target audience to remain relevant. “Ever-evolving content, dynamic environments, and varied challenges are key to sustaining player interest. At TGI, we strive to imbue our games like Evony with these qualities, ensuring a vibrant, ever-changing world that encourages continuous engagement,” David Guo said.
For indie game makers, like the folks at TGI, getting good at every part of making games is crucial in a tough market. They’ll face hurdles, and there’s no guarantee they’ll make it big. But if they zero in on solid gameplay and compelling stories, they boost their chances of coming up with games that can make money down the road.