Long before Android and the iPhone began to fight for the gamer’s market, mobile games were in full use and development. But of course, the new devices have changed the picture dramatically. Games have become more complex, beautiful and interesting, and their audience has matured considerably.

Game development is considered a gold mine. There are serious battles on the market, firms are poaching the best developers, and the one who is always “on the wave” and anticipating trends wins.

GAME CONSOLE IN YOUR POCKET
Smartphones are everywhere. That’s the most important thing. The cost is going down and the power and features are going up. Now you don’t have to choose between a game console and a PC – a smartphone has both, plus huge functionality. And the device is always with you and always online.

Games on your smartphone are really mobile. You need just a few minutes to download the game, install it and start playing it right away – anywhere and anytime.

Along with the power of phones grows the capacity of developers. Now smartphone users can play games that used to be “pulled” by Xbox or PlayStation 2.

Smartphones by default mean constant Internet access on a favorable tariff plan, so the gadget is increasingly used for surfing rather than talking.

And it’s new features, too, especially for online gaming. For example, you can, while at a bus stop in Krasnodar, play a chess game with a live opponent from Beijing.

Another important option is the integration of games with social networks. You can tell about your results and victories immediately on Facebook, Twitter, or all your networks at once.

Even if you have never held a gaming joystick in your hands, with the advent of the smartphone in your life you can discover the game world. Unlike hardcore gamers, these users just want to kill a few minutes in line or traffic for a simple casual game.

That’s why most popular mobile games are simple, do not require much concentration, and the session in them lasts a few minutes. To keep the user coming back to the game, they often implement an online scorecard, comparison with other players and, of course, a fascinating story, which can be very simple.