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N3XT Play #25: Southeast Asia's Gaming Boom—Insights into the Future Growth in Revenue and Gamers The Southeast Asia (SEA) gaming market is projected to skyrocket, reaching $7.1 billion in revenue by 2028, driven by key players like Thailand and Indonesia. In 2023, revenue hit $5.1 billion and is set for steady growth, with gamer numbers expected to jump from 277 million in 2023 to 332 million by 2028. Rising Game Time and Esports Engagement 2024 has seen a surge in gaming engagement across SEA, with Thailand and Vietnam leading the way. #Esports is huge, with over half of SEA gamers actively involved as players or viewers, proving essential for developers aiming to capture this growing audience. Diversity and the Influence of Female Gamers Female gamers in SEA are increasingly influential, with 30% making in-game purchases, outpacing male counterparts. This demographic shift highlights the need for thoughtful, inclusive game design that appeals to female audiences. Payment Preferences Shaping the Market Digital wallets dominate as the preferred payment method, especially for younger players, while older gamers lean towards cards. Knowing these trends helps developers tailor monetization strategies effectively across demographics. Web3 and Play-to-Earn Gaming in SEA SEA gamers remain curious about web3 and play-to-earn models, particularly in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. Despite slowed growth, interest remains high, with significant investments focusing on expanding these technologies in the region. Localization and Cultural Fit as Success Factors Localization is essential in countries like Indonesia and Thailand, where over half of gamers prefer their native languages. However, in English-speaking markets like Singapore, language localization is less critical. Game companies targeting SEA should prioritize Thai and Indonesian language support to gain traction. Social Impact and Inclusivity SEA gamers value games with strong female representation, accessibility, and anti-harassment measures, with locally developed games like Coral Island and Cat Quest gaining international acclaim. This trend underscores the potential for SEA to shape the global gaming landscape with meaningful, inclusive content.

Africa Gaming Market $3.72 Billion The African gaming market is on the rise, driven by mobile technology and a youthful population. Here is what you need to know… 📈 Market Growth: Expected to grow from USD 2.14 billion in 2024 to USD 3.72 billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 11.62%. 📱 Mobile Technology: Increased smartphone adoption and internet connectivity, particularly with the rollout of 5G, are boosting gaming accessibility. 👦 Youth Demographics: Africa's young population is projected to increase significantly, making it a crucial market for digital gaming. 🌍 Diverse Landscape: The market is fragmented, with various platforms including mobile, PC, and consoles, providing opportunities for new and established players. 🔒 Challenges Ahead: Issues like piracy, regulatory changes, and transaction fraud must be addressed to ensure sustainable growth. Read more at GAM3S.GG here: https://lnkd.in/exs5ZmU8 #AfricaGaming #TechInnovation #DigitalGrowth #gaming

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has taken center stage this week, topping “KOL mindshare” on Crypto X as he addresses criticism of Ethereum's approach and roadmap. Responding to calls for more staking from the Ethereum Foundation, Buterin clarified that ETH sales fund developer payments and critical network functions, allowing the Ethereum network to remain robust and fully operational since 2016. Looking forward, Buterin also mentioned exploring new staking strategies, including grants in staked ETH and potential delegation to external organizations. 📈 Curious about Ethereum’s future roadmap? ➡️ Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5NgiTnn

It's always shocking to me when I see a pre-seed/seed pitch deck & there is either no team slide or it's just pictures/names (no background/accomplishments) The team is by far the most important part of the pitch! We're investing in people. Tell us how amazing you are & why you win

100 sponsorship proposals a week. That’s what Santander Head of Sponsorship and Events, MELISSA NOAKES, receives. These 9 tips to cut through were given...and they highlight an industry problem. 👇 🗣 2 weeks ago Melissa, Stuart Wareman (Accor), and Natalie Williams (Airwallex) talked about sponsorship at a Luscid event hosted by Lord Coe. 🌟 They shared 9 useful tips to stand out and gain traction which I have summarised in the document below. ™ The central thread of their guidance was about personalising approaches. ❓ The helpful tips therefore raise a question. 🤔 Where and how do rights holders and sales agencies get the information to action the advice properly? 👨💻 Whilst some answers can be sourced/deduced from desk research of websites, annual reports, press releases, media interviews etc, a lot isn't publicly available or changes quicker than is updated. 💡 Natalie rightly highlighted that objectives can change year on year, and differ by country - as do target audience segments and their relative priorities. 😬 From my experience as a sponsorship decision-maker on the brand side, this information can often be hard to get (or to agree on) even when you're on the inside. 🤐 And when you can get it, there is a sense that it is sensitive and there is a reluctance to share it often with incumbent agencies, let alone potential partners. 🎯 To make proposals relevant to brands and reduce the volume of unsuitable ones, to reduce the amount of time and money spent by agencies and rights holders on preparing proposals and stopping a 'spray-and-pray' approach, a clear understanding of objectives (and measures of success), brand, target audiences, and budget is first needed. 🤷♀️ But how do we get to this given what's required to achieve it? 🧠 Is some sort of anonymised sharing of this information needed to protect brands commercially whilst giving rights holders the information they need to tailor solutions? 🤗 I'm interested to hear people's thoughts. This is not a prompt for inbound sales intelligence services. ----------------------- 💥 My name is Malph. 🆘 I help brands use sponsorship to solve their marketing and commercial challenges. 📲 Contact me for support. 🔎 Follow me for insights on the sponsorship and sports business industry. Ring the 🔔 on my Profile to be alerted to new posts. ♻️ Repost if you found this useful. #StriveSays #Sponsorship #SportsIndustry #SportsMarketing #Partnerships

Want to build a Web3 game but aren't a blockchain expert? Here's the solution. Here's what we believe at Elympics. You shouldn't need to be a Web3 expert to build a Web3 game. The reality is simple: - Focus on what you do best by creating engaging gameplay - Let the infrastructure handle the Web3 elements - Use SDK to bridge the gap How it works: ↳ You build the core gaming experience ↳ Our infrastructure adds Web3 features ↳ SDK integrates everything seamlessly Real results: ✓ 31 studios already building with us ✓ Half actively developing games ✓ 80+ potential partnerships in discussion Coming soon: - Cash tournaments in gated communities - NFT-based entry system - Dynamic prize pools - Tournament ticketing system The best part? Most of our current partners are traditional gaming studios, not Web3 natives. Focus on crafting amazing games. We'll handle the Web3 integration.