Asia & MENA video game markets to offer a nearly $100 billion opportunity by 2029
June 3, 2025
Note to Reader: This post offers a partial set of key takeaways from Niko’s 2025 Market Model Reports. Please fill
MENA Gaming Matters: Insights from the UAE
May 29, 2025
It’s hard to miss the grandeur when landing in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, descending near skyscrapers, domes and neatly arranged
Niko Partners x Esports Charts: Top Esports Titles and Dominant Genres by Region in Q1 2025
May 7, 2025
Through our partnership with the esports analytical service Esports Charts, Niko Partners delivers deep data-driven insights into esports titles’ performance
Niko Partners Pre-Earnings Analysis: Q1 2025
April 17, 2025
Niko Partners Pre-Earnings Analysis is a quarterly write-up that presents our take on selected, publicly listed companies in Asia and
Niko’s Opinion on Tariffs, Video Games and US-China Trade
April 11, 2025
President Trump’s tariffs have obviously caused a wild ride in the economy and the markets since April 2. For the
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











