How Income Shapes PC Gamers in India
April 9, 2025
India is rapidly emerging as a major player in Asia’s video game landscape, with its PC gaming sector experiencing particularly
Niko Partners take on Nintendo Switch 2 reveal
April 3, 2025
Nintendo has officially revealed everything about the Nintendo Switch 2, eight years after the original Switch launched in 2017. The
The Interplay Between Counterfeiting and IP Popularity in Emerging Markets
March 20, 2025
It’s a good time to be a Pokémon fan, as evidenced by the first Pokémon Presents livestream of 2025, held
Understanding (and Retaining) Engaged Gamers in Asia
March 12, 2025
Tracking gamer engagement metrics is crucial for companies assessing the success of their games. In Asian markets, identifying and profiling
Romance and Safe Space: How Love and Deepspace wins the heart of women gamers
March 7, 2025
On International Women’s Day 2025, Niko Partners, as a certified woman-owned business, would like to give a shout out to
What are the optimal channels for promoting new games by region?
March 5, 2025
In this Niko Knowledge Brief, we offer a more detailed analysis of how various promotional channels vary across different regions
What Games Companies need to Know about Southeast Asia’s Regulatory Environment and Gamer Awareness
February 21, 2025
The Southeast Asian video games market is projected to generate $5.5 billion in revenue in 2024, reflecting a 7.8% year-over-year
Chinese video game companies are adapting their US strategies
February 19, 2025
The topic of US-China relations has been in focus over the past several years due to many factors, and more
What’s Hot according to Niko’s China Games & Livestreaming Tracker
February 12, 2025
Honor of Kings, a 5v5 MOBA game from Tencent, was the most watched title on game livestreaming platforms during 2024
How Cheating Will Cost Game Companies Money
February 6, 2025
Cheating has become an increasingly major concern among Asian gamers. It’s not only a matter of unfairness. Niko’s recent survey
Some Hits, Some Misses: Q4 CY2024 Pre-Earnings Analysis
February 5, 2025
Things are finally beginning to look up for the global games industry after nearly two-and-a-half years of missed estimates, cancelled
10 Major Trends to Watch in 2025 – Niko Partners Predictions
January 20, 2025
Niko Partners has provided high integrity data, insights and analysis as local experts with global expertise for over 20 years.
What’s Next for India’s Real Money Gaming Industry?
January 16, 2025
Real Money Gaming (RMG) has become a widely popular form of entertainment in India, providing players with the chance to
Blockchain Gaming Sees Growth in Korea Despite Regulatory Hurdles
January 9, 2025
The global blockchain gaming market reached an estimated $4.6 billion in 2022 according to Allied Market Research and MarketsandMarkets. This
Two-thirds of Chinese mobile gamers play mini-games: A major opportunity for developers
December 18, 2024
China’s mini-game market is experiencing a rapid growth, driven by 650 million mobile gamers who play freemium games across various











