Gameloft to take over EA Mobile soonWorld’s top four games publishers are tapping the ever bigger share of the market for mobile games. EA Mobile, Gameloft, Glu and THQ Wireless have seen their global market shares increase from 11 per cent to 22 per cent in 2007 and the figure is rising, particularly in Western Europe. On 31 March 2008, Gameloft reportedly earned $40m, only $1m less than EA Mobile. Gameloft has created strong company growth, by focusing on increasing its catalogues and producing good quality tiles.
Analyst anticipates that Gameloft to usurp EA’s leadership position during the remainder of 2008 and then to retain its position as the leading mobile games publisher for the foreseeable future. Gameloft palns to conquer all-important US market, where revenue shares are better.
