Like most local industries in various countries all over the world, the Nigerian gaming scene significantly improved through the integration of technology. Now, more than ever, software development has stretched the imagination for developers and in most cases, a good execution of these ideas is met with resounding success.
The Nigerian gaming industry, while still in relative infancy, grows even more competitive when it comes to development of new projects. In turn, support for these products has cultivated. This symbiosis naturally created a strong community that enjoys these interactive games while also advocating for them to other potential audiences. The Nigerian gaming community applies these innovations birthed from technology to move the industry that they love forward.
Easier local game development through mobile smartphone platforms
Industries today have greatly benefited from the convenience, accessibility, and improved logistics provided by mobile smart devices. With the widespread use of mobile devices among Nigerians, many emerging video game developers have leveraged this trend. As a result, many video games, including digital casino and aviator games on platforms like Betway, are designed with local gamers in mind, successfully aligning with their interests.
Arguably the game that spearheaded this new gaming movement in Nigeria is Gidi Run, a simple, endless runner mobile game developed by Team Gidi. Set on the busy streets of Lagos, players are tasked to run around the metropolitan city to earn as much of the game’s collectibles. The familiarity of the city’s recreation in the app among young players of Nigeria makes it an engaging mobile video game. It has also attracted the attention of a non-gaming audience in the country, since the game is pretty easy to learn.
Mobile gambling platforms also thrived ever since these portable smart devices became popular. All kinds of traditional casino games became popular, including aviator games in apps like betway, among players that would usually make their way to physical casinos. The accessibility, along with the enhanced convenience from features found in most mobile gambling platforms like cryptocurrency transactions or accessibility anywhere in the world, continues to garner a new market for their industry.
Growth of the esports community
Esports is also another sector in the Nigerian gaming industry that built their foundations with their growth in popularity. Nigerian e-sports now enjoys a strong and supportive community now that their gaming industry is firing with all cylinders. Now that the country adapted a friendlier acceptance to the industry, a bigger audience was bound to grow.
Online multiplayer was getting even more competitive in the Nigerian video game scene and has taken the younger generation by storm. From the multiplayer online battle arena giant that is League of Legends, to games on mobile like the popular shooter PlayerUnknown’s BattleGrounds, Nigerian gamers developed a competitive spirit in these popular esports genres. They have made incredible achievements in the scene with consistency too.
The strong Nigerian gaming community also encourages esports athletes to push their skills further through the creation of tournaments and leagues, with the help of companies as sponsors. Apart from testing and ultimately proving their skills against other players, these competitions also hold generous prizes for its winners. As the esports competition continues to provide excitement to its fans while also attracting an additional audience, Nigerian esports athletes seem poised to be the center of attention when it comes to competitive online gaming.
The growth of the Nigerian video game industry, along with its audience and community, is nothing short of spectacular, especially since the support system is strong. Rest assured, the future is safe in the hands of the Nigerian gaming community.
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