Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Gaming Software Sector, 2020 Thematic Research Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Gaming Software (COVID-19 Impact) - Thematic Research" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The COVID-19 outbreak has now spread across the world, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. This report discusses the impact of the virus on leading companies in the gaming software sector.

Key Highlights

• In the short-term, COVID-19 might have a positive impact on the gaming sector, as people forced to stay at home look for ways to entertain themselves.
• The 39% increase in global mobile game downloads recorded in February 2020 by app analytics firm Sensor Tower was largely attributed to the lockdown imposed in China.
• Popular title Honor of Kings, published by Tencent Games, hit an all-time high for daily average users during the last week of January 2020. As well as more downloads, game publishers are reporting an increase in revenue from in-game purchases, which they are also attributing to global restrictions on movement.
• However, the medium to long-term picture may not be so rosy. Several major trade events in the industry's calendar - including E3, the year's biggest gaming show which normally takes place in June - have been canceled.
• These trade events are vital to the industry as they are where new consoles and games are launched, and ground-breaking partnerships are announced.

Report Scope

• This report analyzes the impact of COVID-19 on the global gaming software sector.
• It identifies those companies that may benefit from the impact of COVID-19 over a 12-month period, as well as those companies that will lose out.
• It includes a thematic screen, that ranks the leading companies in this sector on the basis of overall leadership in the 10 themes that matter most to their industry, including COVID-19. This generates a leading indicator of future performance.

Reasons to Buy

• COVID-19 is by far the most significant theme to affect the technology industry in 2020. It is effectively a stress test on companies' ability to cope with extreme shocks.
• COVID-19 will test the financial robustness of companies. Many companies will not survive this initial phase. Almost all others will suffer a significant drop in revenues.
• This report will help you understand the impact of COVID-19 on the gaming software sector and identify which types of companies could potentially benefit from the impact of COVID-19, as well as those businesses that are set to lose out.

Key Topics Covered

1. COVID-19 is Now a Major Theme for 2020
2. COVID-19 Impact on Gaming Software
3. Gaming Software Sector Scorecard
4. Thematic Briefing

Companies Mentioned

• Tencent
• Epic Games
• Valve Corp
• Activision Blizzard
• NetEase
• Microsoft
• Razer
• Zynga
• Amazon
• Nexon
• GungHo Online
• Electronic Arts
• Square Enix
• DeNA
• IGG
• Sea
• Take-Two Interactive
• Alphabet
• Sony
• Nintendo
• Boyaa
• Bandai Namco
• Changyou.Com
• NCSoft
• Ubisoft
• Colopl
• Glu Mobile
• Gamevil
• Asus
• Sega Sammy
• Facebook
• Konami
• Kingsoft
• Capcom
• Webzen
• Apple
• Vivendi
• Playtech

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