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Mobile Gaming 2019: Big Franchises, Small Screens

Mobile Gaming 2019: Big Franchises, Small Screens

With console gaming and the gaming industry as a whole increasing in popularity over the years, there have been a number of developers looking to make the switch from traditional platform gaming to mobile titles. But how will this continue to grow as we move into 2020? As a number of companies begin to manufacture gaming mobile phones to increase the frame rate as well as provide the perfect gaming experience, this could be the future of the gaming industry that many were not expecting. In this article, we will be providing you with insight into how big franchises have begun to make the switch to the small screen throughout 2019.

The Rise Of Gaming On The Go

As the gaming industry has gained in popularity in recent years, there are more and more people looking for the titles on a gaming console that can be played on the go. This has since bought about a mobile gaming revolution, along with many developers creating a mobile version of popular titles such as Call of Duty and Mario Kart. Through there were more than 2.4 Billion people playing mobile games in 2019, this is set to increase in 2020 as more popular titles are being bought to the market.

Mobile gambling shaping the trend for the rest to follow

Though there are a number of options on mobile for a number of gaming experiences, there are very few that are successful. However, the thrill of online gambling has been able to transcend from brick and mortar casinos to the online platform, making this one of the most popular genres on both IOS and Android.  Players now have options to choose from game sites or mobile applications of games themselves, and heated debates are taking place by weighing cons and pros of mobile casinos versus mobile slot apps.

Popular Console Titles That Have Made The Switch                          

Mobile Gaming 2019: Big Franchises, Small Screens

There have also been a number of titles that have made the switch such as Minecraft and Fortnite, there have been a number of other popular titles that have since made the switch. Whether you are a fan of first-person shooters or racing games: we have a list of some of your options below.

Call Of Duty Mobile

In addition to mobile gambling platforms, there are also popular console titles that have made the switch to mobile gaming and have seen a huge amount of success. One of the most recent examples of this is Call of Duty Mobile. Since its launch in October of 2019, the title has seen over 100 million downloads since its release and has earned the rightful place as the most popular mobile game of all time across both IOS and Android.

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp

Another title that made the switch from the console to mobile devices is Animal Crossing. In Conjunction With the popular Animal crossing titles from Nintendo making their way onto mobile, this saw many opting for gaming on the go when compared to traditional titles. As this shift continues to occur, Nintendo has also released a number of other popular Mario titles to mobile devices such as Dr Mario and Super Mario Run.

Mario Kart Tour

Mobile Gaming 2019: Big Franchises, Small Screens

The final game that has helped to escalate the mobile gaming revolution is Mario Kart Tour. Since its release in September of this year, this was yet another popular title for Nintendo that saw promising stats of 123 million downloads in the first month of release, unfortunately, was short-lived. However, the game did not quite meet the standards set by the original title on DS and Wii as well as the remake for the Nintendo Switch, this game fell short with many finding the steering and overall user interface very underwhelmingly.

The Future Of Mobile Gaming In 2020

As a number of popular titles, as well as mobile phone designers, begin optimizing their products to suit mobile gaming, the global games market on mobile is set to surpass the $150 bn benchmark making this one of the most popular forms of gaming. But what is next for the industry? With upcoming developments from both Microsoft and Nintendo as well as the implementation of Google Stadia and its cloud gaming capabilities, the future of online gaming through mobile platforms is looking bright.

Whether you are a fan of taking your games on the go wherever you are, or you are just looking to take advantage of some of the best titles on the market, there are a number of ways that you can enjoy some of gaming’s biggest platform titles regardless of where you are throughout the day. Which of these popular titles will you be choosing to play in 2020?

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