The popularity of mobile gaming has the industry buzzing, with a host of notable investments in the sector. With console ownership a barrier to entry for many, developers are eyeing up mobile gaming as a way to build a larger audience through a device already used by a much larger consumer group.

Within the gaming industry, innovation is often discussed in the context of new hardware, with players and critics tending to focus on the aesthetic advances afforded by new graphics cards and virtual reality. But how might the introduction of blockchain tech reshape the sector as a whole?

The popularity of video games reached new heights amid the pandemic, as housebound Americans found entertainment in virtual worlds. But they also found companionship via gaming, sometimes at the expense of IRL communication, creating room for brands to help gamers find balance.

As the world went into lockdown in spring 2020, people were looking for interactive ways to stay connected and inject some fun into the weekly Zoom call. Jackbox Games is keeping friend and family catch-ups lively with a suite of multiplayer games that can be enjoyed remotely.