Technological developments have led to the increase in the popularity of the mobile gaming scene. As smartphones have become more affordable, and there has been increased internet connectivity both in homes and on the go, increasing numbers of people have started playing mobile games. The gaming industry has expanded from beyond consoles and computers, and as technology has become more sophisticated, developers have been able to improve their mobile offerings.
In 2019 mobile games generated about US$49 billion in revenue and accounted for roughly 60% of the global video game market.
36 billion unique mobile gamers in 2019, an increase of 18.6% on the previous year.