Although, video gaming is still in its infancy throughout the African continent, the sector is still growing rapidly due to the continent's young population and increasing technological literacy.
African countries such as Nigeria has been making rapid advances in mobile game development, both within the country and internationally. However, due to limited funding and a market overcrowded with western games, success has thus far been minimal.
Despite the above challenge, the growing penetration of smartphones across Nigeria and mobile broadband access that is cheaper and faster than it has been a few years earlier, has given developers the opportunity to spread mobile games easily.
Just as the smartphone evolved rapidly so did the mobile gaming market. The gaming apps has surpassed and almost dominated the game console market in terms of generated revenue within a few years.
The video gaming industry give people all over the world the opportunities to relax and learn new things from the comfort of their homes.
Although many players may not think about the industry that creates these games but the industry has evolved significantly over the years and will continue to evolve as companies develop newer technologies and titles that keep players interested.
Despite that itâ?`s nearly impossible to predict specific numbers, the industry looks like it will keep growing for many years to come.
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We will likely see them enter an experimental phase as they work through new control and viewing options such as adding voice, touch screens and gestures to game mechanics.
Though the video gaming industry needs to revolve more revenue off its intellectual property because the product costs a lot to make but with merchandising approach (like T-shirts, figures, hats and more), more successful video game series may follow.
The most important aspect of this trend in the video game industry is the demographic growth and expansion of the market. People are playing games now and will keep playing. Gaming has a wide appeal, and it is still growing.
The video game industry has always been about innovation. New technology, new controls and new experiences are to be expected.
The search for additional source of income by game industries is as a result of the huge amount of finance it takes to keep a game industry in continuous existence.
In essence, game companies require deep pocket and other ways of making profit to exist and grow.
With more people playing games and creating demand for more immersive entertainment, the future of the video game industry looks bright.