Gaming on PC: do you really need a computer for video games
In a world that has become very mobile, do you still need a computer to enjoy the best video games? By buying it or building your own Gaming PC, you may be spending a fortune on a gaming experience that you could have gotten cheaper otherwise. Especially since game developers are increasingly ensuring that their titles are present on all platforms, including consoles and mobile devices.
The most popular types of games around the world
The most popular game types are: action, simulation, sports and racing. But one category in particular is growing more and more: online casino games.
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Quite surprisingly, online casino games often return among the most popular. It must be said that this industry is very innovative. Indeed, new casinos arrive almost every day with unique concepts and thousands of free games. Each casino offers unique bonuses to new players (source: https://casinosenligne.com/fr/nouveaux-casinos/). 7 of the 30 most popular gaming apps on Android are online casinos. On iOS, it's more like 5 out of 30. With the innovations brought by AI in this sector, the growing popularity of this type of game could rise even faster. Finally, most online casino players prefer to play from their phones.
Action games
In France, action-adventure video games are the most popular. They come far ahead of the strategy games which are the most popular in Germany. Fortnite, PUBG: Battlegrounds and Call of Duty which are among the most popular action games are all available on mobile. Of course, with a large computer screen, the gaming experience could be much better. But in case you need to play for a few minutes between work sessions, a mobile app is ideal. Even GTA has its mobile application on Android and iOS.
Simulation games
Since the year 2000, The Sims have left their mark on the minds of gamers. For a very long time, this game that simulates everyday life has been considered the best in the Simulation category. The game is in the 4th version. EA, the company that develops “The Sims” is working to produce version 5 with ever more life situations, more universes, more possibilities. The Sims Mobile is the version of this game for Android and iOS mobile devices. Currently however, three other simulation games have become ultra-popular:
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· Planet Zoo by Frontier Developments: For animal and nature lovers
· Microsoft Flight Simulator: The best simulation game of the moment
Sports Games
Titles such as FIFA, Pro Evolution Soccer, NBA 2K, F1 World Grand Prix and Need for Speed have kept billions of gamers in front of their screens throughout the years. They are very popular in Spain, more than in France, Germany or the United States. Each of these games can be played on mobile, with no surprises.
Current trends in the video game market
Mobile games clearly dominate the gaming market. Indeed, according to figures published by Statista, mobile games represent 49% of the turnover of the global video game market. Console games come second with only 30%. In third place, we find PC games which represent 20% of the market, with a turnover of 37.1 billion US dollars. Finally, browser games account for only 1% of the market.
Players around the world therefore largely prefer to play on their phones and tablets. Moreover, when people have their phones in hand, they prefer gaming more than going on social networks.
Why do you need to buy a PC to play?
It's clear that no matter the type of game, the best titles are available on both PC and mobile. We of course also find them on consoles. However, some of your favorite games will only give you their best through a PC interface. This is the case for Alan Wake, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 4 and especially Slay The Princess. Therefore, if you can afford it, you might consider purchasing a PC for gaming.
Of course, you will have to be careful to choose the right CPU, GPU, RAM and screen size characteristics. In addition to allowing you to access your favorite games, it will be useful for other activities such as streaming or even content creation.