There are times when tech changes are subtle — small pieces of a bigger puzzle. And then, there are times when separate advancements suddenly align, opening the floodgates to big transformations. Some folks can spot these tech trends ahead of time, and fewer still can plan for them. But enough about our CTO. Let’s dive into this article!
Cloud Gaming
Cloud gaming is about to undergo one of those game-changing evolutions. Thanks to faster internet, more people adopting mobile devices, and better streaming tech, cloud gaming is projected to explode. But to support this kind of growth, some hurdles remain. Affordable access to GPUs and the need to beat latency issues in a centralized server setup can hold back cloud gaming’s expansion. YOM is here to tackle exactly that, creating a decentralized network that can make cloud gaming faster, more responsive, and more accessible than ever.
Since cloud gaming first appeared as an extension of cloud computing, it’s been on a solid upward trajectory. From 2021 to 2023, user numbers nearly tripled, reaching a whopping 293 million players worldwide. And it’s only up from here — the sector’s revenue is expected to skyrocket from $5 billion in 2023 to around $143.4 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 46.9%.
Reasons for Growth
Why the incredible growth? It’s the convergence of several game-changing factors. As we’re all more connected than ever, gaming has become a social lifeline for people separated by distance or circumstance. Plus, game development tech like Unreal Engine is making game creation faster, putting powerful tools in the hands of creative teams without the need for massive studios. YOM’s own development kit taps into this trend, making it easy for developers to deploy games through a simple drag-and-drop interface, no matter their size or experience level.
Then, there’s mobile gaming. While high-end consoles and gaming PCs are still out of reach for many in emerging markets, smartphones aren’t slowing down. Mobile gaming is experiencing massive growth, even outpacing console and PC markets. YOM’s software development kit makes it easy to map PC controls onto mobile, allowing developers to reach mobile gamers without needing to start from scratch.
Social gaming has also surged in popularity, especially post-pandemic. These are games that don’t necessarily require long time commitments but allow players to interact with friends online, and the casual gaming market is one to watch. In fact, as of 2021, over half (51%) of cloud gamers were considered “casual” gamers, with this demographic expected to see more than 40% annual growth. YOM’s tools are built for multiplayer, making it easy for developers to add features like voice chat for casual, social games with the visuals of a triple-A experience.
Challenges to the Central Model
Of course, big players like Amazon, Google, and NVIDIA have made moves in cloud gaming, too. But centralized servers face unique challenges, like latency issues. While 87% of Stadia users reported a positive experience, for instance, the remaining 13% experienced lag that made the games unplayable, stalling wider adoption. No matter how much tech improves, there’s always going to be some lag in a central server model due to the physical distance between users and servers. By design, YOM’s decentralized edge network dramatically reduces latency, positioning us to address this central-server bottleneck.
Meanwhile, AI is reshaping the tech landscape and adding new pressure on traditional cloud infrastructure. The boom in demand for AI means there’s a race for GPU resources, with projections showing that 1,000 new data centers will be needed by 2028 to keep up. As data center costs rise, this will only make centralized cloud gaming more expensive. With YOM’s model, however, we harness the power of decentralized GPUs across idle devices worldwide, bypassing the high costs of centralized data centers while meeting the ever-growing demand for compute power.
The YOM Difference
The cloud gaming market is projected for massive growth as advancements align. Better streaming, improved infrastructure, and mobile adoption by a larger audience are creating the perfect storm for expansion. YOM is here to help the cloud gaming industry break past its limits with a network designed for affordability, scalability, and speed. As the gaming landscape evolves, we’re ready to help make cloud gaming seamless and accessible for players everywhere.
CXO out!
About YOM:
YOM is pioneering the first cloud gaming infrastructure (DePIN) that is streaming games, white-label experiences and entirely new entertainment formats at scale to any URL or streaming platform, including Telegram. Leveraging a distributed network of gaming machines, YOM offers global low-latency near-zero costs cloud gaming to any device and channel, effectively eliminating the need for dedicated game consoles (Xbox, Playstation). The project is backed by a network of advisors and firms such as Outlier Ventures and Borderless Capital.
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