Apple Trial Shows How Platforms Shape Mobile Games

The video discusses the significant impact of mobile gaming on the $90 billion video game industry, highlighting the role of tech giants like Apple in shaping the market. It explores the economic models used in gaming, such as free-to-play, and the revenue generated from these models. The video also delves into the legal challenges faced by Apple regarding its App Store fees and control over game distribution. It examines the implications of Apple's policies on game streaming services and the antitrust pressure leading to changes in App Store policies.

How has the rise of mobile gaming influenced the broader gaming industry?

• It has decreased the overall revenue of the gaming industry.

• It has reshaped the economics and created a flourishing market.

• It has made traditional PC games obsolete.

• It has led to the decline of console gaming.

What economic model do many successful mobile games use?

• Pay-to-play

• Subscription-based

• Free-to-play

• One-time purchase

What percentage of App Store revenue in 2018 came from gaming apps?

• 30%

• 80%

• 62%

• 50%

What is the standard rate that Apple and Google take from digital transactions on their stores?

• 40%

• 20%

• 10%

• 30%

What was the main focus of the legal battle between Epic Games and Apple?

• The advertising strategies of mobile games

• The distribution and monetization policies of the App Store

• The pricing of Apple devices

• The quality of games on the App Store