Fnatic ONIC Philippines wins M6 World Championship
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Fnatic ONIC Philippines won the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang M6 World Championship title, defeating Indonesia's Team Liquid ID 4-1 in the grand finals on December 15 in Kuala Lumpur. Their victory marked the Philippines' fifth consecutive Mobile Legends world championship win. The victory earned the team $320,000 from the $1 million prize pool.
Related: M6 World Championship grand final became the most-watched Mobile Legends World Championship?
The grand finals of M6 World Championship between Fnatic ONIC PH and Team Liquid Indonesia recorded 4.13 million peak viewers, making it the third-most popular M series event for Mobile Legends. While it did not break records for peak concurrent viewership, it became the most-watched MLBB World Championship, with 85.6 million total hours watched. Indonesian fans contributed significantly to the viewership, with a peak of 2.35 million concurrent viewers during the grand finals, while Filipino audiences also showed strong support, especially on TikTok, where the platform set a record with 1.35 million peak viewers for an esports broadcast. And Niko Analyst Edward Tien was there for the whole tournament!?Stay tuned for our full writeup of the event.?
What we are watching: Delta Force and Monster Hunter Wilds?
Data from the China Games & Streaming Tracker shows that Delta Force very quickly became the #4 most viewed game on Chinese game live streaming platforms and has retained that position over the past 3 months. Meanwhile, the open beta for Monster Hunter Wilds had more than 3 million cumulative viewers, representing a 156% Week over Week increase. These insights are from our China Games & Streaming Tracker that sources data directly from the major game live streaming platforms in China (DouYu, Huya and Bilibili).??
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Top Google Game Search Trends in Thailand for 2024 Announced ?
Google has published the top 10 searches from Thai users in 2024, which includes the top game related searches. Thai gamers demonstrated a diverse interest in video games with the top 2 searches being Wuthering Waves and Anime Vanguards. These games reflect a growing preference for immersive, narrative-driven experiences. Other popular searches included Anime Last Stand and Sprunki, indicating a continued interest in music, animation roleplaying, and strategic games. Additionally, the search for Palworld showcased interest in sandbox-style games. This is a notable list as it indicates the most searched games in Thailand do not necessarily align with the West and that it is a very unique market – contact us to look more closely at Thailand!?
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China's Esports Industry grew 4.6% YoY in 2024?
China's esports industry returned to growth in 2024 according to a new report from China's Audio-Video and Digital Publishing Association (CADPA) and its Game Publishing Committee (GPC) that was published on December 11 at the China Esports Industry Conference. The report states that China's total esports industry revenue was RMB 27.6 billion ($3.8 billion) in 2024, up 4.62% YoY. Revenue from esports live broadcasting accounted for 80.84% of revenue or $3.07 billion. Esports event revenue accounted for 8.75% ($332 million), esports club revenue was 6.37% ($242 million), and other revenue accounted for 4.04% ($153 million).??
The number of esports gamers remained stable at 490 million, up 0.42% YoY. A total of 124 professional esports tournaments were held in 2024, with 58% of them conducted offline, 32% held in a hybrid format, and 10% online only. Shanghai, Chengdu, Huangzhou and Beijing were the top cities for esports tournaments. China has 195 professional esports clubs with the majority based in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Hangzhou.??
Two-thirds of Chinese mobile gamers play mini-games: A major opportunity for developers?
China's mini-game market is experiencing a rapid growth,?driven by 650 million mobile gamers who play freemium games across various genres. These mini-games that integrated WeChat, Douyin, and other popular platforms like WeChat, feature simple gameplay mechanics and competitive elements that strongly appeal to players seeking quick, engaging entertainment.?
?This brief delves into the factors driving the rise of mini-games, highlighting their widespread appeal to gamers and what it has to offer for developers across all sizes. You can find the key strategies needed for developers to thrive in this genre. ?
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