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Smartphones remain the most popular gaming platform among Germans

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• 19.5 million Germans play games on smartphones

• PCs back in second place

• German games industry tops the 6-billion-euro mark

Smartphones remain the most popular gaming platform among Germans. Puzzles, brain-teasers or building games: 19.5 million people in Germany use smartphones to play games. That’s 900,000 more gamers than in 2018. These are the figures released today by game – the German Games Industry Association, based on data collected by the market research company GfK. This means smartphones are now Germany’s most popular gaming platform by an even wider margin; they hit the top spot for the first time in 2018. The number of PC users increased as well: in 2019, around 16.3 million people played on computers, which is an increase of 2.9 million gamers compared to 2018. Reasons for this growth include the release of hotly anticipated games such as city-building strategy game ‘Anno 1800’ or the western epic ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’, as well as the launch of new subscription services such as the Xbox Game Pass for PC or Ubisoft’s Uplay+.

By contrast, fewer people used consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, the Sony PlayStation, or the Microsoft Xbox to dive into the digital world in 2019. Approximately 15.9 million people played console games in 2019 – around 800,000 fewer gamers than in the previous year. However, the planned launches of the follow-up consoles to Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One at the end of the year are expected to breathe new life into the console sector. As game announced in March, one third of Germans are greatly looking forward to the release of the coming generation of consoles. Tablets, on the other hand, gained approximately 300,000 additional users in 2019, amounting to a total of 11.3 million gamers. Overall, more than 34 million Germans play computer and video games. The average age is 37.5 years.

Felix Falk, Managing Director of game, says: ‘At home or on the go, alone or with friends: Germans play games all the time and everywhere. At times like these, in particular, we can see why so many people in Germany love games: they’re fun, they bring people together, and they allow us to escape for a little while, even when we’re sitting at home.’

German games market grows by 6 per cent

As already reported by game, the German games market grew by 6 per cent in 2019, to around 6.2 billion euros. Sales of games hardware, including consoles, gaming PCs and accessories, dropped by 2 per cent from the previous year, to 2.4 billion euros. In contrast, the market for games software showed a gain of 11 per cent: in 2019, a total of about 3.9 billion euros was spent on computer and video games and the charges for the respective online services.

About the market data
The current data take into account further dedicated games hardware like gaming PCs and the corresponding accessories, resulting in a larger market size than previously reported. This is true also of the adjusted data for 2018, which accordingly differs from that reported last year.
The market data is based on statistics compiled by the GfK Consumer Panel and App Annie. The methods used by GfK to collect data on Germany’s digital games market are unique in terms of both their quality and their global use. They include an ongoing survey of 25,000 consumers who are representative of the German population as a whole regarding their digital game purchasing and usage habits, as well as a retail panel. The data collection methods provide a unique insight into the German market for computer and video games.

 

game – the German Games Industry Association:
We are the association of the German games industry. Our members include developers, publishers and many other games industry actors such as esports event organisers, educational establishments and service providers. As a joint organiser of gamescom, we are responsible for the world’s biggest event for computer and video games. We are an expert partner for media and for political and social institutions, and answer questions relating to market development, games culture and media literacy. Our mission is to make Germany the best games location.


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Stats Widgets Introducing H2H Widget for Land-Based Terminals

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FeedConstruct’s Stats Widgets is excited to introduce its new type of H2H widget for Land-Based terminals, designed to enhance user interaction and interface. This widget simplifies the presentation of head-to-head (H2H) data, providing deep insights into team performances with its non-clickable and screen-optimized design.

The H2H widget showcases detailed analysis across various metrics, including team performances, H2H comparison data, and recent match results. Here is the data you can find in this widget:

· H2H Comparison Data: Detailed comparisons between two teams, including historical matchups and relevant statistics.

· Team Performances: Highlighting the recent form and efficiency of both teams.

· Last 5 Matches: Reviewing the outcomes of the last five matches of the teams.

· Current Standings: Quick reference to the teams’ positions in the current league.

The widget is a ready-to-go solution, with easy iFrame integration into the sportsbook, and individual branding to reflect a personalized touch. The introduction of the new type of H2H widget makes a big step forward in simplifying the sports data presentation for the Land-Based terminals, thus enhancing the user experience and supporting our partners.

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Slotsjudge Expands Its Presence on Discord and Kick

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It has been announced that Slotsjudge has expanded its presence by launching on new digital platforms, including Kick and Discord. The expansion will allow the team behind the brand to reach a wider audience for valuable reviews and insights. By introducing Kick video live streaming and a social Discord server, Slotsjudge aims to foster its vibrant community and provide even more interactive ways for users to discuss and engage with their insights, reviews and recommendations.

Details of the Expansion

Slotsjudge on Kick
The video live-streaming service from Kick offers a myriad of streaming topics and interactive features. It allows users to engage with Slotsjudge streamers in real-time through chat discussions and polls. By bolstering its digital platform expansion with Kick, Slotsjudge can create a dynamic and immersive streaming experience with community engagement and interaction at the forefront.

Slotsjudge’s Discord Server
Discord is a versatile communication platform that provides users with seamless cross-device syncing. By joining the Slotsjudge Discord community, users can benefit from in-built game streaming capabilities, and a wide range of chat and voice features for collaboration and community engagement within the iGaming industry. Additionally, the Discord community from Slotsjudge provides a streamlined platform for content sharing and community support, while maintaining a focus on creating a welcoming environment without promoting iGaming activities.

Impact and Expectations

For the iGaming Entertainment Community
With its new digital platform expansion, Slotsjudge brings a host of mutual benefits to the community. These include enhanced access to information and increased opportunities for engagement. Ultimately, it broadens the platform and reaches for shared experiences, strengthening the bond between players and creating a thriving iGaming community.

Future Directions
Leveraging the community foundations already established, Slotsjudge’s Kick and Discord channels are poised to build upon previous successes and bring even more engagement and enjoyment to users. They will foster a thriving community that continuously evolves and adapts to meet the needs and interests of its members.

Closing Remarks
With the expansion onto Kick and Discord, Slotsjudge aims to bring more fun and interaction to the experience. It is consistently creating spaces where like-minded users can easily connect, engage, and interact with one another, fostering a vibrant and dynamic community.

Pauls Spakovskis, live streamer and game expert at Slotsjudge commented:

“This is amazing news as Discord is the number one community hub to have and where I and Krista can interact with everyone interested in and about Slotsjudge. And streaming on Kick was just a question of time – fast growing streamer-friendly platform where we can build an even bigger community!”

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Play with the Ugliest, Quirkiest Pets Around in Stakelogic’s Fugly Pets

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Get your eyes ready because it’s time to take a trip to the pet centre to meet the ugliest, quirkiest, wildest-looking pets you’ve ever seen in the brand new slot, Fugly Pets, from Stakelogic.

Fugly Pets takes players to a banged-up old pet store to explore its collection of weird and charming, downright ugly pets. Meet a scruffy parrot, a catnip crazed kitty, and an unfortunate-looking little dog.

The slot uses a 5×5 grid with 3,125 ways to win on each spin and is packed with a plethora of unique and exciting bonus features.

Landing Bonus symbols trigger up to 15 Free Spins! Keep your eyes peeled for symbol multipliers of up to 64x landing on any spin. What’s more, these become persistent during the Free Spins, only adding to the game’s huge winning potential.

Roadkill might spell bad news for these fugly-looking creatures, but it is a great thing for players! The Roadkill symbol lands on reel five and will remain inactive until no cascades are possible. The Roadkill symbol then moves across the reels, destroying everything its path or turning it into Wilds.

Fugly Pets is a Stakelogic slot, so there is always something a little extra. If you thought those animals were ugly in regular size, wait until they land in super-size! Super Symbols can land in 2×2, 3×3, or 4×4, allowing players to win big!

Speaking of big wins, players can grab wins of up to 5,000x their stake in this slot, with RTP models up to 96% available.

Daniela Fricchione, Head of Account Management at Stakelogic, said: One thing we love to do at Stakelogic is to play with player expectations. When you think of a pet-themed slot, you imagine something cute and cuddly. Well, we’ve taken that rulebook and fed it to the dogs, putting a fresh spin on the genre with Fugly Pets.

It’s not just the theme that is unconventional, either. The game is jam-packed with special features, with the Roadkill bonus and Super Symbols really helping the slot stand out from the pack.

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