Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
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The recently developed industry will continue to experience strong growth over the next five years, after revenue skyrocketed over the last five. Demand for social games will coincide with an increasing number of internet connections and rising disposable incomes. Firms will capitalize on the increasing popularity of these games by charging more for virtual currency to generate higher revenue.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Key Buyers Chapter
Concentration within the Social Network Game Development industry is at a medium level, with the top four players accounting for just over 40.0% of total revenue. Revenue's skyrocketing growth creates an inviting environment for new players, offering a vast sea of product and earnings opportunities. As a result, industry participation has increased substantially over the five years to 2011. In 2006, there were virtually no companies specifically engaged in social network game development; today, IBISWorld estimates that there are over 1,300 enterprises in this industry. Concentration has therefore decreased rapidly as industry revenue is continuously divided among a growing number of participants. purchase to read more