Cloud Gaming is one of the most exciting yet least understood parts of the games market, and it will have a critical impact on the future of gaming, technology, and entertainment. This special IDG Thought Piece is the definitive industry primer on Cloud Gaming - the most detailed research and analysis of its kind - as it delves into this burgeoning market with a focus on current cloud gaming leaders (PlayStation Now, GeForce NOW and Shadow by Blade), upcoming cloud game services that are set to impact the market (Google Stadia and Microsoft Project xCloud), along with potential new entrants (Amazon, Netflix, Tencent, Walmart, etc.). This report features detailed insights on technology trends, competitive landscape, feature set comparisons, market entry strategy, and predictions for the future. Any company looking to enter this space - platform holders, game publishers/developers, technology providers, media companies, telco/mobile leaders, retailers, and endemic and non-endemic brands - can leverage this report as a valuable guidebook to navigate this new opportunity. 

Released: July 29, 2019