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The idea of mobile games as a genuinely entertaining experience used to be the subject of debate. There was a time when mobile gaming was less a substantial game and more something you had to do to pass the time. It’s been an interesting ride for mobile gaming so far, and it’s fascinating how something that started so poorly is growing into a mammoth enterprise.

Many gamers look at various things when they want to get their gaming fix. Some gamers try to push the envelope with the AAA genre. Other games look backwards, appreciating the gems of the past with retro gaming. Others still look to surprisingly fun gaming platforms, such as those offered by NetBet. These days, the mobile industry is changing gaming, instead of the other way around. Here are just a few reasons why mobile gaming is making waves in the industry.

  • A push toward more accessibility and convenience than ever before

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Gaming has always been something of a tug-of-war between immersion and convenience. It seems like whenever a game becomes more and more immersive, it pushes away those who are interested in accessibility and convenience. The surprising thing about mobile gaming is while it started out for the sake of convenience, it is growing to accommodate more and more of a crowd through immersion.

For example, there are now games that you can play with VR through your phone, offering a unique experience that you don’t necessarily have to jump through hoops to play. While accessibility and immersion are two sides of the same coin, the mobile industry is learning how to merge the two together.

  • A slow and steady acceptance toward monetisation

One of the most surprising things about gaming today is how so many people have grown to accept the concept of monetisation. Most gamers who play mobile games are happy to spend every now and then for the sake of convenience, especially since so many mobile games give an advantage to those who are willing to spend now and again.

While some gamers might see this as a big problem, keep in mind that mobile games are typically free. It means gamers can try any game they want without having to worry about paying for a thing. It creates a delicate balance, where gamers can play for free but have to work harder to keep up.

  • Popular companies are taking note

The fact that mobile gaming is making such strides in the industry is precisely the reason why so many traditional gaming companies are looking to make mobile games. Even giants such as Nintendo are trying their hand with various mobile games. However, it is getting to the point where mobile games are making so much that there’s not much of a reason to develop traditional games.

Conclusion

The reasons above are why mobile gaming is set to change the industry in more ways than one. As a result, companies will have to consider what they genuinely want out of games development,  and look toward future-proofing their endeavours. While there was a time when mobile gaming was an afterthought, it is presently making significant changes in the gaming industry.