Peter and Mark are following up on a previous discussion around mobile gaming by discussing everything from Nokia Snake to Samsung Gear VR as well as everything in between that mobile gaming has to offer.

Peter and Mark are following up on a previous discussion around mobile gaming by discussing everything from Nokia Snake to Samsung Gear VR as well as everything in between that mobile gaming has to offer. Find more content at www.econnxn.com! If you're feeling lonely, come chat with us and play a game at https://discordapp.com/invite/UwkxPtP.

eXn Casual Corner

Episode 15 - Mobile Gaming

Intro

Mark introduces with eConnXn mission statement
Introduce topics at hand
- Mobile Origins
- What’s Out There

Topic 1 - Mobile Origins

Nokia Bowling and Snake
- Snake was first multiplayer mobile game utilizing the IR sensor
iOS App Store cemented mobile gaming in 2008
- Previously distributed via carriers but App Store cemented viability in NA
2019 according to Newzoo saw the mobile game market just under 150 billion

Topic 2 - What’s Out There

Augmented Reality
- Originally tamagotchi type pet games
- Evolved into immersion in games such as Pokemon Go and Minecraft Earth
Competitive Offerings
- PUBG/CoD/Clash of Clans/Mobile Legends: Bang Bang/Hearthstone
Idles/Clickers
- Tap Hero/AFK Arena
AAA “Ports”
- CoD/Animal Crossing/Sims/Mario Kart
Virtual Reality on the Cheap
Shovelware
Emulation

Outro

Recap Headlines
- Mobile Origins
- What’s Out There
Mark delivers an encouraging and uplifting speech about loving your fellow gamer