| | DECEMBER - 20186EDITOR'S DESKA few `promising terms' have been buzzing in and around the gaming arena for quite some time. AR/VR, gesture control, 3D, and cloud based gaming to name a few. And it is interesting to watch them progress and materialize through time to match with the moonshot expectations of gamers. That being said, the pendulum of innovations at the lesser known, `back end of the gaming arena' is also in full swing-- be it hosting, support or even financing. The rising prominence of indie games has opened an ecosystem that runs similar to startup ecosystems. It is projected that the gaming industry will earn up to 128 bn by 2020. Rollouts catering to the ever vibrant gamer-communities are also on the rise. For, video game engagement continues to grow and that could mean big returns for investors interested in the space. After all, these days, initial purchase (or a free distribution for that matter) of a game is just the beginning of its monetization. It is no doubt that whatever the gaming-prong may be; technology plays a good role in molding it. And consequently, the space has witnessed the emergence of a number of startups pertaining to virtually any facet be it analytics, emotion recognition, or finance to name a few. As long as startups stand synonymous to innovation, it is safe to assume that they'd lead the discovery of new frontiers in the gaming world. After all, it is all about unlocking newer levels. From a solution and service seeker's viewpoint, identifying partnerships or solution providers that best align to their specific requirements have become more imperative than ever. In line with industry developments pertaining to the vertical, Startup City presents its special edition on Gaming Technology Startups, featuring insights from industry thought leaders, consultants and innovative solution providers. We hope this edition will be valuable in helping you make informed decisions for your enterprise.Let us know your thoughts.Innovating at par with Gamer-ExpectationsKenneth Thomas Managing Editoreditor@startupcity.comCopyright © 2018 SiliconMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Phone:510.972.5010, Fax:510-894-8405 Published by SiliconMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Startup CityVisit www.startupcity.com Editorial StaffAaron Pierce Joshua ParkerSurajit Narayan DekaAva GarciaKyle SummersJustin Smith GonsalvesManaging EditorKenneth Thomas*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffDECEMBER - 10 - 2018SalesRich Gonsalvessales@startupcity.comVOL - 01 SE - 13VisualizersVishal IssacGAMING TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS SPECIAL
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