Apple on Tuesday announced the iPhone 12, the first Apple smartphone with 5G network enabled technology that eventually will let data flow at much faster speeds. “Today is the beginning of a new era for iPhone,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said. “This is a huge moment for all of us.” But not exactly a huge…
Handheld gaming consoles have been around, in some format or another, for over 40 years now. First created by Smith Engineering at the close of the 1970s – a strong decade for what was, at the time, a new, budding industry – we have seen innumerable advancements and reiterations of this portable and versatile device.…
At $70.3 billion, mobile gaming accounted for over half of the global gaming market in 2018. Worldwide there are over 2.2 billion mobile gamers, they play more than 10 times per week, and they are fairly spread out among all age groups. Mobile gaming also accounts for a large number of industry’s new games, time…
It is true that modern electronic games owe their existence to advances in technologies. However, rapidly evolving technologies are helping to push the limit of what games can accomplish, all the while making them more entertaining, visually stunning and creative. Technological advances have pushed exponential growth throughout the industry and newer, sleeker technologies are always…
Esports has grabbed the attention of more than just the gaming industry, and for good reason. The industry’s rapid rise has benefited from numerous omnichannel platforms that allow for unprecedented viewership and engagement from a diverse audience. With the “new abnormal” defined by Covid-19, esports has proven that media consumption is not just about what…
Rewarded advertising is a great way to generate revenue within mobile apps. Read on from this article from Forbes for more information on the direction mobile gaming is going. Gaming Apps in 2020 Gaming apps are experiencing their biggest year yet, fueled by record levels of app downloads and consumer spending. Mobile app usage across…
This past weekend, National League of Poker (NLOP) hosted a $2,000 Deepstack Tournament. Players were excited to play in a different style of tournament for huge winnings. NLOP has been the best place to play free, legal poker. They have been expanding in games and prizes, with players now able to win up to 40k…
The way that people around the world play games has changed dramatically over the years. As new technology is invented, it is incorporated into the latest games, consoles, and devices that power these games. One of the most innovative developments in the gaming industry over the years comes in the form of mobile gaming. While…
What is 3-betting and 3-betting light? Given how aggressive the play is in online poker, the 3-betting light is becoming one of the most popular decisions out there. A three-bet is a re-raise that a player makes before the flop, and players either do it for value, or they do a “light” version. Let’s take…
Understanding Relative Position in Poker and its Importance Relative position in poker is an important factor in any hand, especially in Hold’em poker. When you go last and have a chance to see what your opponents are doing before you play, this is a huge advantage. However, relative position doesn’t have to do with when…