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The timeline present the global mobile games revenue from 2013 to 2017. According to the source, in 2017 the global mobile games revenue will reach 40.6 billion U.S. dollars. up from 30.1 billion in 2015. As with nearly all things gaming, Asia is the top region in the mobile gaming industry as well. There, Japan, with revenues reaching 6.18 billion U.S. dollars, is the second largest mobile gaming market in the world, and South Korea takes the fourth spot in the ranking, behind the United States. China is the absolute leader worldwide. As is evident from three out of five largest markets being located in Asia, the region is perceived to be the strongest in terms of growth and opportunities.

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The timeline present the global mobile games revenue from 2013 to 2017. According to the source, in 2017 the global mobile games revenue will reach 40.6 billion U.S. dollars. up from 30.1 billion in 2015. As with nearly all things gaming, Asia is the top region in the mobile gaming industry as well. There, Japan, with revenues reaching 6.18 billion U.S. dollars, is the second largest mobile gaming market in the world, and South Korea takes the fourth spot in the ranking, behind the United States. China is the absolute leader worldwide. As is evident from three out of five largest markets being located in Asia, the region is perceived to be the strongest in terms of growth and opportunities.

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Release date: March 2016

Region: Worldwide
Survey time period: 2013 to 2015

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