As we close out 2018, it's an ideal time to reflect on the past year and examine the significant shifts that have taken place in the mobile game development landscape. To provide a comprehensive overview of the industry's progress, we've compiled a wealth of data and insights into a single, informative package – our Year In Numbers report.

In this article, we'll delve into the key statistics that shaped the gaming world over the past 12 months, including the global value of the mobile game market. Our analysis combines the expertise of industry analysts, financial reports, and market trends to provide an in-depth look at the evolution of the market. We'll also explore how popular games have performed across platforms, from PC and console to mobile, based on metrics such as sales, downloads, revenue, social media impact, press coverage, and more.

With these insights, game developers can gain valuable knowledge about the current state of the industry and make informed decisions for their own projects. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out in mobile game development, this report is designed to be a useful resource that will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape.

So what did we learn from the past year? We've compiled our findings into an interactive infographic below, which includes data on:

  • The global value of the mobile game market
  • The most watched YouTube videos and biggest mobile games
  • The speed at which AAA titles were discounted on official platform stores
  • The popularity of key games across PC, console, and mobile platforms
  • The impact of top influencers on gaming news

We've also included special thanks to our sources:

  • Newzoo: Global games market value, Boxed vs digital
  • UKIE/GfK Chart-Track: UK boxed games sales
  • IHS Markit: Days until digital discount
  • ICO Partners: Most covered games
  • Apptopia: Mobile top fives
  • Fancensus: Top influencers, Top games by Twitter retweets

Check out our 2018 Year In Numbers infographic below and explore the data that shaped the mobile game development industry this year!

(Note: Desktop users can click on the infographic for a larger version.)