New research brief from Niko Partners & Media City Qatar – From Japan to the GCC: Paving Pathways to Localize Games and Hardware Download it here  
New research brief from Niko Partners & Media City Qatar – From Japan to the GCC: Paving Pathways to Localize Games and Hardware Download it here
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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