DALLAS-Although the mobile gaming market will grow from $500 million last year to $2 billion in 2006, the success will only be enjoyed by a top few players, according to a new study from research and consulting firm Alexander Resources.
According to the firm’s report, the introduction and acceptance of the new generation of game phones will be the key factor in fueling the growth. However, the diverse market of handsets and networks will make game development especially difficult, leaving a market dominated by a very few phone manufacturers that can quickly flood the market with a few attractively priced game phones that play a number of the more popular games. The popularity of their phones will also allow them to establish exclusive or semi-exclusive relationships with a few well-established game developers, the firm said.
