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XSOLLA RELEASES Q1 2025 REPORT ON THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL GAMING AND GAME DEVELOPMENT: ANALYSIS OF METRICS AND EMERGING TRENDS

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Key Topics Include the Global Gaming Market, Mobile Monetization Trends, Player Engagement Led by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and Rising Investments Tools and Platforms

Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, proudly announces the release of the Q1 2025 Edition of “The Xsolla Report: The State of Play.” This detailed report provides crucial insights, trends, and opportunities shaping the gaming landscape, empowering industry professionals to adapt and thrive in today’s rapidly changing market.

The Q1 2025 Edition focuses on the rapid growth of the global gaming market, which is expected to reach $522.5 billion in 2025 and expand at a 7.25% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), hitting $691.3 billion by 2029. The United States, poised to generate the largest revenue share for mobile games, will further solidify its position as the world’s top gaming market, contributing approximately $141 billion to the total revenue. This surge is driven mainly by the continued rise of mobile gaming, fueled by increasing smartphone adoption, advancing technology, and a more connected global market. The mobile gaming market is expected to accelerate at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%, with 9.9% growth projected for 2025 alone.

The report also highlights shifting player engagement trends, with Gen Z and Gen Alpha leading. These digital-native generations are redefining the gaming landscape by gravitating toward interactive, socially connected, and player-generated content. Platforms like Twitch and YouTube fuel deeper community interactions, solidifying gaming as not just entertainment but as a social and cultural force.

Technological advancements continue to shape the industry, with AI and cloud gaming at the forefront of innovation. Cloud gaming, projected to generate $25.3 billion by 2029, is breaking accessibility barriers by enabling high-performance, device-agnostic streaming. Meanwhile, AI is revolutionizing game development, optimizing workflows, and creating personalized player experiences boosting engagement and retention. As the gaming sector rapidly evolves, industry leaders such as Activision Blizzard, NVIDIA, and Microsoft are positioning themselves at the forefront of innovation, driving investment and expansion across cloud gaming, AI, and new monetization models.

“The convergence of AI and cloud gaming is revolutionizing the industry, making high-quality gaming experiences more immersive, scalable, and accessible than ever before,” said Chris Hewish, Chief Strategy Officer at Xsolla. “AI is streamlining development and enhancing player engagement, while cloud gaming is removing hardware barriers, allowing more players to connect seamlessly while providing alternative payment models like pay-as-you-go for users. This technological shift isn’t just shaping the future – it’s defining it.”

In addition to these findings, the report also highlights a defining trend shaping the industry: the democratization of game development, which is paving the way for social impact gaming. With game development tools increasingly accessible, a new generation of change makers is emerging—young creators leveraging gaming to address community challenges and drive meaningful social engagement.

The full report outlines the current trends and strategic opportunities in the global gaming market, offering invaluable insights for developers and industry stakeholders.

For more information and to access the Q1 2025 Edition of “The Xsolla Report: The State of Play,” visit: xsolla.pro/txrq125

 

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ZITRO DIGITAL CONTENT LAUNCHES ON GAMES GLOBAL AGGREGATION PLATFORM, GAMES GLOBAL PLUS

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Partnering with Games Global marks a significant milestone in Zitro Digital’s global expansion strategy.

Zitro Digital, the online division of global gaming powerhouse Zitro, has announced a strategic partnership with Games Global, a leading supplier of iGaming content, to distribute its digital portfolio through Games Global Plus.

This partnership will introduce a curated selection of Zitro Digital’s most popular game titles—adapted from its successful land-based offerings—including the ‘Legendary Sword’, ‘Fu Frog’, ‘Link King’ and ‘Link Me’ series, among others, into Games Global’s extensive network of operators across multiple regulated markets.

Andy Booth, Chief Product Officer at Games Global, commented: “Welcoming Zitro Digital to Games Global marks an exciting step forward. This partnership represents not only a significant expansion of our aggregated content offering but also aligns with our vision of expanding our network of innovative partners that are shaping the future of iGaming.

Zitro’s proven success in land-based gaming, now translated into the digital space, brings fresh momentum to our portfolio. We look forward to growing together and delivering exceptional experiences to players around the world.”

Jose Javier Marti, COO at Zitro Digital, added: “Partnering with Games Global is a significant step in our digital growth strategy. Their world-class aggregation platform perfectly showcases Zitro’s distinctive game portfolio, allowing us to accelerate our global reach and bring our proven titles to new audiences. We’re confident this collaboration will deliver exceptional value for both companies and the operators we serve”.

 

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Online casino players can now step into frosty wins with FBMDS’ Arctic Jumper new crash game

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FBMDS proudly announces the release of Arctic Jumper, the second title in its Momentum Series of crash games.

Following the successful debut of Magical Garden, this new release continues the series’ focus on dynamic gameplay, configurable mechanics, and engaging visual storytelling — all optimized for seamless cross-platform performance.

In Arctic Jumper, players join Snowball, a brave penguin on a mission to recover his lost glacier. Each round invites players into a frosty world of risk and reward, where the multiplier climbs higher with every moment, and the challenge is to cash out before the crash.

With visually captivating graphics, smooth animations, and immersive environments, Arctic Jumper offers a refreshing twist on the traditional crash experience. In terms of features, the Momentum Series offers players an immersive gaming experience, based on:

  • Single crash base game with high-paced action;
  • Stunning visuals and charming arctic narrative;
  • Manual and auto-bet functionalities for customized play;
  • Auto cashout option for strategic wagering;
  • Dual bet system – place up to two simultaneous bets;
  • Configurable maximum multiplier: 100x to 1000x;
  • Optimized for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile;
  • RTP: 97.00%

Whether players prefer full control with manual bets or hands-off efficiency with auto-play and auto cashout, Arctic Jumper provides a smooth and intuitive interface. The Momentum Series is designed to balance simplicity and depth, giving operators a competitive edge in the evolving crash category.

As the second title of Momentum Series, Arctic Jumper continues the FBMDS mission to offer flexible, engaging, and mobile-friendly crash titles tailored to different player profiles, from casual gamers to high-risk strategists. Contact FBMDS to add this product to your portfolio today!

 

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Medallia Go to Be Powered by ComOps Starting July 1

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ComOps, a strategic consulting firm specializing in support-as-a-service for commercial operations, today announced that Medallia Go, Medallia’s rapid-deployment solution for hospitality brands, will now be powered by ComOps, the Preferred Hospitality Partner of Medallia.

The organization has teamed up with Medallia to ensure that hotels receive the strategic guidance and operational support needed to accelerate performance and success on the Medallia Go platform.

ComOps is a leading Medallia partner with decades of experience in the hospitality industry. The team brings deep knowledge of the Medallia ecosystem and a proven track record of helping hotels, resorts, and casinos achieve impactful results through elevated service delivery, employee engagement, and customer-centric operations.

“We’re proud to expand our partnership with Medallia and take on this role in supporting Medallia Go,” said Robert Levine, CEO of ComOps. “Our team understands the unique challenges hospitality brands face today. By pairing that knowledge with Medallia’s powerful technology, we’re helping hotel operators turn guest feedback into meaningful action and long-term loyalty.”

“Medallia Go is designed to deliver experience insights to hospitality brands quickly and without unnecessary complexity,” added George Polyard, COO of ComOps. “With ComOps leading the charge, hotels gain not just data, but the operational and strategic support needed to actually do something with it—because insights are only useful if they lead to action.”

“This collaboration with ComOps empowers organizations with powerful technology focused on creating meaningful outcomes,” said Sid Banerjee, Chief Strategy Officer at Medallia. “ComOps brings deep hospitality expertise and a proven track record of driving results, making them a natural extension of our mission. Together, we’re helping Medallia Go customers activate impactful experience programs from day one and turn insights into action faster than ever.”

ComOps will begin supporting the entire portfolio of Medallia Go properties on July 1.

Medallia and ComOps are officially launching the collaboration at the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC), the world’s largest, longest-running hospitality technology event, June 16-19, 2025. Attendees can stop by ComOps at Booth #2019 for more information.

 

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