Table of contents

 

List of Exhibits

 

Executive Summary

 

Section 1: Taxonomy & Market Context

 

Defining eGaming and eSports

 

eGaming & eSports Technology & Consumer Behavior Trends

 

eGaming & eSports Adoption: Drivers & Inhibitors

 

Section 2: eGaming and eSports Ecosystem

 

eGaming and eSports Value Chain

 

Gaming & eSports Ecosystem Players

 

eGaming & eSports – Latest Developments

 

Telcos’ Current Activity in the eGaming & eSports Space

 

Section 3: Case Studies

 

KDDI – eGaming & eSports

 

Telefonica – eGaming & eSports

 

Orange – eGaming & eSports

 

Etisalat – eGaming & eSports

 

Section 4: Key Findings & Recommendations

 

Appendix

 

Acronyms and definitions

 

Companies mentioned

 

Related research

 

Contact information

eGaming and eSport markets are rapidly growing around the world, driven by consumer demand, new distribution strategies and technological innovation. The gaming industry is transforming from a product-oriented model to a gaming-as-a-service model. 5G, cloud gaming and AR/VR are leading the new innovation cycles, while free-to-play pricing strategies and in-app monetization are transforming the economics of gaming.

 

Decoding the eGaming and eSports Ecosystem for Telecoms’ a new Global Outlook Report by GlobalData, provides an executive-level overview of the global eGaming and eSports market. It delivers deep qualitative insights into the eGaming and eSports industry, eGaming and eSports value chain and ecosystem dynamics. It also analyzes key trends in the eGaming industry and provides insights into telco eGaming monetization strategies.

 

The report provides an in-depth analysis of the following -

 

- eGaming and eSports taxonomy & market context: an overview of eGaming and eSports at a global level and analysis of the eGaming and eSports value-chain and role of telcos.

 

- eGaming and eSports ecosystem: an overview of the main eGaming and eSports drivers and inhibitors and how these are impacting market development. This section also analyzes telcos' role within eGaming and eSports market.

 

- Case studies: this section analyzes the gaming value proposition, business models and strategies of four telecom operators. It also details telcos' involvement in the eSports realm.

 

- Key findings and recommendations: the Global Outlook Report concludes with a number of key findings and a set of recommendations for eGaming and eSport stakeholders, including telecom service providers.

 

Scope

- The gaming industry is moving to an as-a-service business model with in-app purchases transforming the economy of gaming.

 

- eGaming is becoming increasingly mobile, driven by the increased availability of high-performance devices and rollout of 5G services.

 

- Players across eGaming ecosystem are popularizing eSports to seize new revenue streams.

 

- Telecom operators act as gatekeepers for cloud gaming and streaming services through their connectivity services.

 

Reasons to buy

- This Global Outlook Report provides a comprehensive examination of the eGaming and eSportsvalue chain and business models . It helps executives fully understand the ecosystem, market dynamics, latest developments and value chain. It helps telecom decision-makers determine key eGaming and eSports positioning strategies, formulate effective product development plans and optimize return on investments.

 

- Four case studies illustrate the findings of the report, providing insights around different value propositions across the world, including services, monetization approaches and partnerships. This will help telecom executives craft adapted eGaming and eSports strategies to unlock new revenue streams.

 

- The report discusses concrete opportunities in the eGaming and eSports market, providing a number of actionable recommendations for eGaming and eSports ecosystem participants, including telecom service providers.

 

Companies mentioned

2K Games

 

3rd King

 

Activision

 

Alienware

 

Amazon

 

AMD

 

AppBroadcast

 

Apple

 

Asus

 

AT&T

 

Atari

 

Bandai Namco

 

Bell

 

Best Buy

 

Bethesda

 

BioWare

 

Blizzard

 

Bungie

 

Capcom

 

CenturyLink

 

Comcast

 

Corona

 

Cox

 

Dell

 

Deutsche Telekom

 

dreamGear

 

EA Games

 

Epic Games

 

Etisalat

 

Facebook

 

Funcreate Myanmar

 

GAME

 

Game Closure

 

Gameloft

 

Gamerang

 

GameStop

 

Gamestream

 

G-cluster

 

Gearbox

 

Google

 

haVOK

 

Hotwire

 

HP

 

HTC

 

Huawei

 

Intel

 

kamcord

 

KDDI

 

Konami

 

Kongregate

 

KT

 

Ludei

 

Microsoft

 

Mojang

 

Movistar

 

MSI

 

MyRepublic

 

Naughty Dog

 

Netflix

 

Nintendo

 

nVidia

 

Oculus

 

Orange

 

Rakuten

 

Razer

 

Rockstar

 

Samsung

 

Sega

 

Singtel

 

SK

 

smashcast

 

Soft Gear

 

Softmap

 

Sonic

 

Sony

 

Square Enix

 

suddenlink

 

Sumimoto Corp.

 

Target

 

Telefonica

 

Tencent

 

TIM

 

twitch

 

Ubisoft

 

Ubitus

 

UEFA

 

Unity

 

Unreal Engine

 

Valve

 

Vivo

 

Walmart

 

Xaitment