Canadian scientists from Queens University have found out what spoils the impression of video games. It turned out that bad game design annoys players the most when the gameplay is not exciting and makes them bored.

The main motive for a gamer to continue rather than quit the game is his desire to make progress in it. This is stated in a study by the analytical company Electronic Entertainment Design and Research (EEDAR), conducted in 2017 in North America.

American researchers have found out how game designers depict drugs in video games. And what role they play in the gameplay.

The Project Horseshoe research group presented a report on the ethical side of video game monetization. The researchers have prepared a set of recommendations, following which developers will be able to make money on users without tricks and deception.

The analytical company Flurry Analytics has prepared an annual report on the trends of the global market of mobile devices and applications. According to the study, in 2017, the duration of sessions in mobile games for 2017 decreased by 16%.

According to a Facebook study, 57% of mobile players who do not pay for disabling ads in mobile games agree to see it there and on, as long as the titles remain free.

Video games will generate more and more money through the sale of additional content, according to the analytical company SuperData.

The Grand Theft Auto gaming franchise is being promoted by its fans more actively than others, according to a new study by Newzoo on the loyalty index (Net Promoter Score, NPS) of the most popular franchises in the video game industry.

The implementation of game content has tripled the value of the gaming industry, according to a study by Digital River.

The gaming division of the Mail company. Ru Group has prepared a study on the audience of esports tournaments in our country.

A study by the Bazaarvoice advertising network and the Advertising Age marketing publication showed that out of 95% of advertisers using marketing information, 64% do not know from which sources this data is taken.

Laws against gambling activities of Japanese organized crime hinder the development of the esports competition industry in the Land of the Rising Sun.

The analytical company Quantic Foundry has found out the gender preferences of video game fans when choosing a game character. It turned out that 75% of the women surveyed, if possible, will play the protagonist of their gender.

The passion for shooters can lead to a decrease in the volume of gray matter in the brain, which makes a person vulnerable to depression and contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease in old age.

GTA V action game from Rockstar studio is recognized as the most profitable console title in history, according to a study by the analytical company SuperData.

Russia has entered the top five most mobile game-playing countries, according to a study by Flurry Analytics.

Mobile advertising with the ability to try out a game or an application is gaining popularity among advertisers, according to a study by the analytical firm AdColony.

64% of US residents aged 13 and older play video games, according to a 2017 study by the rating company Nielsen.

Analyzing the performance of a mobile game at an early stage will help predict whether it will earn $ 1 million or more. This is reported in a study by the marketing company Tapjoy.