Mobile phones are one of the fastest-evolving pieces of technology in recent times. The past decade alone has seen a wealth of new features and functions that improve user experience and enable us to do virtually anything in a matter of clicks.
One area that has progressed massively is gaming on mobile phones. Mobile gaming continues to grow in popularity, with more advanced iterations of games being released every year.It’s thought that in 2024, the Mobile Games market is expected to generate a revenue of US $98.7bn worldwide.Helsinki in Finland is known as the mobile gaming capital of the world, attracting gaming talent from across the globe. As a result, the likes of Netflix have set up gaming studios here.The industry is showing no signs of stopping.
Here’s what you need to know about how mobile gaming has evolved over time.
The Evolution of Mobile Gaming
From Tetris, which was created for the Hagenuk MT-2000, to the array of IOS and Android apps we see today, mobile gaming has come a long way.
You may remember the game ‘Snake’ which was released in 1997 and available to play on the Nokia 6610. It’s thought that this was the catalyst for mobile gaming. In fact, there are modern versions of this particular game that you can enjoy today, showing how it has stood the test of time.
The Surge in Popularity
The earliest games were only available in black and white, then when colour games came into the picture, as well as larger screens, it allowed greater gaming possibilities. The evolution of iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad models by Apple allowed gamers to enjoy high-definition games using touch screens, motion sensing and more. The AppStore was launched in 2008, which opened up a whole new way of accessing an array of games for users of all ages.
Some of the most popular mobile games include Angry Birds, Candy Crush, Temple Run, Flappy Bird, Pokémon Go and more.
Common Games to Play on the Go
Today, some of the most popular games across IOS and Android include:
What are your favourite mobile games?
