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 platformsIndustries 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 communityEsports 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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