Gaming
QTech Games and Song88 host SiGMA Asia Invitational Golf Day, raising $20k for charity for local orphanages in the Philippines
QTech Games, the number-one games distributor across all emerging markets, hosted the inaugural SiGMA Asia Invitational Golf Day in Manila last week to universal acclaim, lifting the curtain on one of the sector’s most influential summits and raising $20,000 for a range of local charitable causes in the process.
The golf day was organized and staged in partnership with Song88, the rising-star sportsbook which is taking the Far East by storm with a wide variety of sports and engaging markets available both pre-play and in-play.
Senior executives from the igaming industry participated in an event that was supported by leading igaming companies like Blueprint Gaming, Continent 8, Aviatrix, Naga Games, Dragoon Soft and Habanero, all of whom came together to donate over 1million PHP ($20k) for the SiGMA Foundation which has been set up to sustain orphanages in the Philippines – providing health, protection and education for local children.
The event was held at Manila’s spectacular Club Intramuros Golf Course on the opening morning of the conference, with stunning views of the Manila cityscape framing a picturesque backdrop to a course that winds around the historic old walls of the city.
QTech Games continues to lead the way across developing territories worldwide, thanks to its ever-expanding reach, proprietary gaming tools and services, 24/7 support, and advanced AI technology which combine to bolster its partners’ offerings and elevate the customer experience. QTech Games is setting the gold standard, redefining the future of the online casino industry, with effortless distribution from its definitive one-stop-shop approach for online casino operators, packaging together the world’s finest online casino games and offering bespoke solutions to its global partners through one intuitive platform.
For its part, Song88 has quickly become one of Asia’s most popular new sportsbook, having been developed specifically for the proclivities and demands of Asian customers. This breakthrough sportsbook runs off the latest pricing models and data feeds – allowing users to enjoy sophisticated and reactive in-play odds up to the last second of a game, with competitive pricing on all sports. This service has arrived in perfect time for this summer’s spectacular sporting schedule, and can be tailored to local markets and more niche sports.
Martin Trang, Global CMO at QTech Games, said: “The weather was kind, the golf was varied, and my own game was aggressively average, I’m afraid! But the main thing was the golf day proved to be a fantastic networking event, where we had a lot of fun with old friends and new colleagues, coming together to help raise some much-needed funds for important local children’s causes. It was a popular and relaxed way to start the show for our peers and partners, and we plan to stage more of these inclusive events at future industry shows.”
Magnus Karlsson, CEO at Song88, added: “I would like to give a massive thank you to everyone taking part in our inaugural golf day, especially to all those assembled who gave so generously to support orphanages across the Philippines. I hope this could be the start of a great tradition whereby the sector gets together once a year over a relaxed game of charity golf, where all the proceeds go to those who need it the most here in the Philippines: the children.
“SiGMA G2E Asia is a superb summit, and I’m pleased to report there was a real momentum behind this year’s show in Manila, especially with all the challenges of the pandemic now hopefully behind us. It was brilliant to be back together en masse, and we were thoroughly impressed with the quality, quantity and diversity of the delegates on site. Having all the major industry players in the region together in-venue allowed attendees to gain a deeper insight into the latest market trends and benefit from a wide array of networking opportunities – and our QTech Games-Song88 Invitational Golf Day will be a regular part of the latter category going forward.”
“We will continue to work closely with SiGMA and QTech Games to foster a closer connection around similar innovative networking initiatives, fusing business with pleasure. This Charity Invitational paid fitting tribute to the spirit and camaraderie of the igaming industry. Song88’s is fast-becoming Asia’s favourite new sportsbook, having been developed from the ground up with Asian customers in mind.”
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Nolimit City revisits the brutal factory life in Outsourced: Slash Game
Nolimit City takes you back to the grind with its latest release, Outsourced: Slash Game. For those who thought their consumerist cravings were a safe indulgence, think again. Following in the footsteps of Outsourced, this new addition pulls back the curtain on the sweat and sacrifice lurking behind those everyday luxuries—this time with a dash of danger. Outsourced: Slash Game is the studio’s second venture into crash-style gameplay, the first being xCrash™ in Skate or Die – but this time it’s a standalone crash game!
In Slash Game, players have to make some cutthroat decisions as a laser traces the outline of their hand, increasing the multiplier with every pass. Players hit “stop” to cash out, locking in the multiplier when they feel the timing is right. After which, they will be shown the potential winnings if they wouldn’t have stopped. But here’s the catch: if players hesitate a second too long and the laser slips, all the winnings are lost. A live scoreboard displays the Top Win, Top Miss and Last Round, so that players can keep track of their previous rounds.
Outsourced: Slash Game is not a familiar Nolimit City slot to some players but could cause some excitement with an increasing multiplier and a maximum payout of 1,500x the base bet. Outsourced: Slash Game, unlike Nolimit City’s high-volatility slots, is rated as ‘Medium Volatility’ but don’t let that fool you as it still includes the risk of losing your hand.
Per Lindheimer, Head of Product at Nolimit City, said: “Get back to work, will you? We’re bringing players back to the unrelenting factory floor of Outsourced with an all-new twist. Slash Game is a standalone take on our crash-style games, and it’s packed with plenty of heart-stopping moments (and maybe a few hand-stopping ones, too). We’re thrilled with how it turned out and we hope that our fans will be too!“
‘Outsourced: Slash Game’ will be available to all Nolimit City partners on November 5th, 2024.
Gaming
The mobile gaming market is growing and attracting new companies. GAMIVO is the latest example
Usually, consoles and PCs come to mind when discussing the gaming industry. The mobile sector is often treated as a child of a lesser god, even though it generates almost as much revenue as console and PC combined. Some companies can see this potential. For instance, the e-commerce platform GAMIVO has recently entered the mobile market, allowing players to buy in-game items cheaper.
Back on course
The entire video game industry has evolved incredibly, but the most spectacular has been the growth of the mobile sector. It expanded from 36.9 million dollars in 2016 to 93.2 billion in 2021. Unfortunately, the gaming market suffered from a decline that stemmed from the overoptimism of the pandemic era. As a result, the mobile gaming industry revenues dropped to 92.2 billion in 2022 and to 90.5 billion in 2023. Recent information has indicated this was a necessary correction rather than a long-term trend.
The latest Newzoo report, issued in August 2024, shows that the industry is on the right track again. According to analysts, the mobile sector will generate revenues of $92.6 billion, representing +3.0% growth year-on-year. It’s nearly half of the entire gaming industry.
Billions of players
Revenues are crucial, but they only show part of the story. To fully understand the size and potential of mobile gaming, it’s necessary to consider the number of players, which constantly grew even when revenues dropped. Newzoo estimates that it will reach 2.8 billion in 2024. It means that almost twice as many people play on mobile devices than on PCs and consoles combined. Currently, every third person on Earth plays on mobile devices, and there’s still space for further growth.
“There are emerging markets where smartphones and mobile networks can expand, providing new potential players. Furthermore, this type of entertainment has a low entry barrier because most popular games are free and don’t require high-end devices,” explains Mateusz Śmieżewski, the CEO at GAMIVO.
One hobby, different habits
GAMIVO is an example of a company that has recently joined the party to get a piece of the mobile pie. “We examined the mobile market for a very long time, trying to find a suitable place for us. It’s essential to understand that mobile gaming and mobile gamers differ from their PC or console counterparts. You can’t do the same things you do with PC and consoles and hope to replicate your success,” said Mateusz Śmieżewski.
Studies confirm this observation. Average PC and console players spend about 2.1 hours a day in virtual worlds. It’s half an hour more than mobile gamers. However, things get interesting when we take a look at playtime per week, which is the same for mobile and console (5.4 hours) and slightly longer for PC (5.7 hours). Moreover, typical PC and console owners play 2.6 and 2.7 days a week, respectively, while mobile players play 3.4 days per week.
Those statistics prove that PC and console players are more dedicated, spending more time in games’ worlds once they enter them. However, mobile gamers prefer shorter but more frequent sessions. They play while commuting or have a short amount of free time.
“Mobile players are more willing to uninstall games and give another title a chance. Hence, the gameplay has to be captivating and designed to provide quick but intense sessions.
Furthermore, even though the average weekly playtime is identical to PC players, many mobile players don’t think of themselves as gamers,” clarifies Mateusz Śmieżewski.
Another major difference regards the way in which revenue is generated. PC and console games traditionally represent the premium model, where players buy the game. Most popular mobile releases are free and generate revenue with microtransactions. Almost all titles allow players to spend their real money on virtual coins, crystals, and other items that can be used to unlock additional content or reduce cooldowns.
Entering the mobile market
Those contrasts and nuances scare most companies from the mobile market. Let’s see how GAMIVO has coped with this.
“We decided to launch a new product category dedicated to mobile gamers. Our model allows them to top up in-game accounts cheaply. As a result, they can save up to 30% on buying virtual items, upgrades, and other content. The GAMIVO offer includes the most popular mobile titles, such as Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile, and still extends,” describes Mateusz Śmieżewski.
“We dedicated a lot of time to research and analyses. Also, the development process required a lot of work to provide GAMIVO customers with safe transactions and a user-friendly environment. The first reactions are very positive, confirming our belief that our decision was right and there is still more space in the mobile game market,” concludes the GAMIVO CEO.
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