The Cyworld AppStore saw continued growth in the first quarter of 2011, with nearly 800,000 new users, total revenue reaching $7 million USD, and 30 new games launched. Simulation and RPG games performed well, driving user traffic and revenue. While male users were still the majority, female players accounted for more app installations. Foreign game development increased compared to prior periods. The report concluded further growth is expected in simulation games and with the launch of new platforms and genres diversification.
The Cyworld AppStore saw continued growth in the first quarter of 2011, with nearly 800,000 new users, total revenue reaching $7 million USD, and 30 new games launched. Simulation and RPG games performed well, driving user traffic and revenue. While male users were still the majority, female players accounted for more app installations. Foreign game development increased compared to prior periods. The report concluded further growth is expected in simulation games and with the launch of new platforms and genres diversification.
이번 주부터 새로운 Format의 싸이월드 앱스토어 Weekly Report를 선보입니다.
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- 삼일절, 개학 시즌 이슈로 전주 대비 트래픽 소폭 감소
- TOP 10 앱스의 설치수가 전주 대비 +34% 상승
- 에브리타운 대규모 업데이트 이후 매출 429% 상승
The document analyzes trends in the Korea social game market in the second quarter of 2011. It finds that while Cyworld AppStore saw growth in the number of games launched in the first quarter, the second quarter saw a drop in new users and revenue. Total revenue was still the highest so far at $8 million USD. Demographics remained steady, with females making up the majority of users at 56% and most users being between 16-29 years old. Simulation games like farming and aquarium titles remained very popular and a major driver of revenue.