Cloud computing's contribution has changed the gaming industry for businesses and consumers alike. There are numerous advantages of cloud gaming such as reduced costs, access and compatibility, high security and more. The prevalence of cloud computing is only on the rise in the gaming industry. Contributing to almost a third of the world population's needs, the compounded annual growth rate is only getting higher by the year and is projected to reach 41.9% by 2025. Such a promising advancement is due to factors like new entrants and enhanced network performances among others. This will further lead to more innovative practices in gaming!

1. Factors contributing to the growth of cloud gaming
The growth of gaming industry
66.7%
33.3%
EXPLAINS
Core Gamers Mobile Gamers
40
30
20
10
0
Diving into cloud gaming growth trend
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75
50
25
0
* According to Analytics
Insight, the global cloud
gaming market is
expected to grow at a
CAGR of
between 2019-2025 to
reach the mark of
US$740 million.
G A M I N G
Cloud computing has changed the gaming
industry by contributing valuable innovations
in technology to businesses and consumers
alike.
From better security, increased compatibility,
higher availability and easier access, there has
never been a better time to game through the
cloud.
Resources:
https://techjury.net/stats-about/video-game-demographics/#gref
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150708005534/en/Research-
Markets-Global-Cloud-Gaming-Market-2015-2020
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150708005534/en/Research-
Markets-Global-Cloud-Gaming-Market-2015-2020
https://www.analyticsinsight.net/current-state-cloud-gaming-industry-2019/
Currently, there are 2.5 billion gamers,
that's a third of the world population. It
is still growing at unprecedented rates:
The rapid growth in mobile
gamers shows the importance
of cloud integration with gaming
and subsequently the growth of
cloud gaming.
C L O U D C O M P U T I N G I N
THE BIG WIN <
adoption of next
generation
technology
huge customer
base via social
media
new entrants
improved network
performance
and of course, mobile games