China and Taiwan
For years, industry experts kept their eye on China as one of the most valuable in the world.
China is the largest games market worldwide.
Download LAI Global Game Services & DFC Intelligence's Greater China infographic for use in professional and student presentations, papers, and articles.
The US ranks 2nd for PC gaming, though it lags far behind at $4.2 billion.
China is #1 for PC games
8 years in a row.
PC gaming isn't the only way to break into China's game market.
China's mobile growth is
higher than the US!
Experts are keenly interested in China's mobile marketplace growth since more mature markets (such as North America) have stabilized.
Be aware that impending government restrictions are expected to make it exceedingly difficult to enter the mobile marketplace.
...Bringing your mobile game to China?
Get a partner familiar with China's
legal restrictions.
LAI Global Game Services strongly recommends getting a partner well-versed in local business practices and the local video game market.
Read in more detail on our blog.
2nd HIGHEST SPENDING on games in
Asia, outside of Japan.
Taiwan is a major player in Southeast Asia's video game market. Taiwan alone ranks at the 15th largest games market in the world! In 2016, reports showed that Taiwan has the 2nd highest spending on games in Asia, outside of Japan.
The world's 15th LARGEST games market.
Taiwan's game market is seeing incredible growth:
Taiwan's games revenue already
reached Brazil's, at $1 billion!
Looking to bring your mobile game abroad? Taiwan is a market for you!
SE Asia's LARGEST mobile market
at $690 million.
You bet!
What are the Best Global Markets for Your Game?When considering global game markets, from Southeast Asia to the highly competitive space in Japan, China, and Korea and beyond, it can be challenging to determine which region will yield the highest ROI. That's why we created a FREE app called GMA (Game Market Analyzer) to help you find the best global markets for your game. It's available on iTunes in both Chinese and English. Download it now!
Use our FREE GMA iOS app to determine YOUR game's ROI:
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Latest page update: 4Q2017.
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