Recently published research from MindCommerce, "Gaming 2013: Investment and M&A Analysis, Industry Trends, and Market Outlook", is now available at Fast Market Research

Boston, MA -- (SBWire) -- 12/11/2013 --The gaming sector continues to represent a high growth and value sector within the digital entertainment realm. However, certain sub-segments stand-out in terms of anticipated high growth potential.

Investment trending in the gaming sector had reshaped to some degree in terms of value vs. growth in the post-Zynga era. Investments in gaming indicated signs of slumping, but gained confidence earlier in the year as evidenced by certain deal making in terms of investment and M&A. Certain gaming sub-sectors, particularly mobile, mobile-social, TV-integrated game, and middleware technology, have indicated promise for 2014 and beyond.

This research evaluates the gaming investment and M&A trends during the period 2010-2013. The report analyzes the transition of gaming business models in different gaming sectors and the impact on investment market. The role of alternative financing as a bridge to institutional investment for the gaming sector including the trending social, casual, and MMO categories. The report also evaluates major gaming M&A and investment deals from the perspective of the impact on current landscape and anticipated future market direction.

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The report includes recommendations and guidance for gaming companies to attract funding and investors to choose optimal gaming sub-sectors in 2014 and beyond. The report coverage includes various usage modalities such as mobile, wireless tablet, console, and PC, as well as the influence of middleware and advertising sub-sectors.

Target Audience:

- Digital entertainment companies
- Data and telecommunication service companies
- Providers of digital content, commerce, and applications
- Investment community including private equity and hedge funds
- Gaming companies of all types including online, mobile, and console

Companies in Report:

- Activision-Blizzard
- AppGenius
- Apple
- Boomzap Entertainment
- Caesars Interactive
- Chillingo
- Concept Art House
- DeNA
- Disney
- Double Down Interactive
- DraftKings
- Electronic Arts
- Epic
- Facebook
- GaiKai
- Gamble World
- Game Insight
- GetFunded.com
- Gigya
- Gloops
- Golden Fingers
- Google
- GREE
- GungHo Entertainment
- Hattrick
- Heyzap
- IBM
- IGT
- IMI.VC
- Indiegogo.com
- KakaoTalk
- Kickstarter
- King
- Kwarter
- Line
- Microsoft
- Mobage
- MOVL
- Natural Motion
- NCSoft
- Nexon
- NgMoco
- Nintendo
- Playdemic
- Playdom
- Playfish
- Playspan
- Pokelabo
- PopCap
- Poppy
- PrePlay
- Robotoki
- Rock Gaming
- Rumble Entertainment
- SecretNewCo
- Shiver Entertainment
- Sneaky Games
- SoftBank
- Sony

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