OMG! Report - Online Multiplayer Gaming Trends & Highlights
Unveiling the Future of Online Gaming: Key Insights from Canopus Networks' OMG! Report
The March 2022 edition of the OMG! Report by Canopus Networks offers a comprehensive analysis of online multiplayer gaming behaviours and patterns across approximately 100,000 Australian households. Key highlights include:
Gaming's Impact on Internet Traffic: While gaming constitutes a small fraction of overall Internet traffic, it represents a significant portion of weekly online hours.
Popular Genres and Titles: Shooter games such as Fortnite, Call of Duty, Valorant, and Apex Legends dominate in popularity, closely followed by RPGs like Genshin Impact and World of Warcraft.
Monetisation and Engagement: There's intense competition among publishers, with engagement levels directly influencing monetisation strategies.
Global Connectivity and Latency Issues: Games are connected to servers worldwide, making latency a variable factor that needs continuous monitoring and management for optimal gameplay.
Live-Streaming Trends: Over half of the gaming households engage in live-streaming games, spending significant time on platforms like Twitch.
The Role of Telcos: Telecommunication companies play a crucial role in managing network routing paths, significantly affecting gaming latencies and thus contributing to the overall gaming experience.
The report provides valuable insights for understanding the current state and potential future trends of the online gaming industry, particularly for those involved in network management and content delivery. It underscores the importance of network performance in enhancing the gaming experience and the opportunities for telcos to add value in this domain.
