video game

Tech

Overview of the Gaming Industry in Japan

The Japanese gaming industry is the third largest in the world, behind the United States and China, and has set the trends for many years. According to Statista, the gaming market reached 1.4 trillion JPY (13.5 billion USD) in 2017 and was forecast to reach 1.55 trillion JPY (14.9 billion USD) in 2024. New technologies and other advances (3D, 2D, AR, VR, gesture control, etc.) resulted from some Japanese companies or franchises. But what else has the gaming industry brought to the world? Impact of the Japanese Gaming Industry Technological advances are made thanks to this industry, but it is not the only benefit. Education Japan has a wide range…