Gaming
Fortnite and tommyinnit Revealed As Most Popular Video Game & Twitch Streamer In The UK In 2021

New research by Superdry has revealed that Fortnite is the most popular video game globally and Twitch streamer Ninja is the most searched for in the world. UK-based gamer tommyinnit is the UK’s most popular Twitch streamer, and Fortnite is the most popular game loved by Brits.
With an estimated 3.24 billion global gamersⁱ and Twitch streamers earning millionsⁱⁱ by inviting the world to watch them play, Superdry has analysed Google data from 169 countries over the last 12 months to discover which are the most popular games and gamers.
Released in 2017, Fortnite is a free battle royale game that is available on a range of devices and has truly taken the world by storm. According to the data, it’s this game that takes the top spot in 106 countries – making it the most popular game globally. Minecraft, which involves creating worlds with blocks in a three-dimensional space, comes second with 51 countries, including Russia, Brazil and South Korea, searching for the game the most.
Although Fortnite and Minecraft clearly dominate the world in terms of popularity, Grand Theft Auto V, Genshin Impact and Valorant also feature in the top list – although for only a handful of countries.
Game |
Number of countries |
1. Fortnite |
106 |
2. Minecraft |
51 |
3. GTA V |
2 |
=4. Genshin Impact |
1 |
=4. Valorant |
1 |
Most popular twitch streamers
Twitch streamer Ninja takes the top spot as the most popular globally, though this may not be too surprising as the American gamer has a whopping 17 million followers on the streaming platform. With 46 countries searching for him the most, Ninja is well-known for streaming Fortnite Battle Royale and has even gamed with celebrities like Drake and Travis Scott.
TommyInnit, a British streamer, is the second most search for Twitch streamer in the world with 36 countries searching for him and his livestreams. At only 17 years old, he holds Guinness World Records for having the most followed Minecraft channel on Twitch and the most viewers of Minecraft live stream on Twitch.
The third most Googled Twitch streamer is AuronPlay who is based in Spain and has 10.6 million followers. Unsurprisingly his username is the most searched for in many Spanish-speaking countries, including Bolivia, Chile and Peru.
Only two female streamers make the top list, Pokimane (most popular in 12 countries) and Pqueen (most popular in three countries). Pokimane, a 25-year-old Moroccan-Canadian streamer and internet personality, is most famous for streaming League of Legends and Fortnite. Meanwhile Turkish streamer Pqueen is a long-time streamer who has amassed 1.7 million followers.
Twitch username |
Number of countries |
1. Ninja |
46 |
2. TommyInnit |
36 |
3. AuronPlay |
14 |
4. Pokimane |
12 |
5. Squeezie |
8 |
=6. Faker |
7 |
=6. s1mple |
7 |
7. Nobru |
4 |
=8. Trymacs |
3 |
=8. Pqueen |
3 |
=9. Robleis |
2 |
=9. Anomaly |
2 |
=9. Markiplier |
2 |
=10. Rubius |
1 |
=10. ilMasseo |
1 |
=10. MissaSinfonia |
1 |
=10. alanzoka |
1 |
=10. Nick Eh 30 |
1 |
=10. Jacksepticeye |
1 |
=10. Ibai |
1 |
=10. Lirik |
1 |
Justin Lodge, Chief Marketing Officer at Superdry comments:
“We know that many of our best-selling items, like hoodies and loungewear, are the perfect attire for a night of gaming but we were curious to delve into the data to find out the games and streamers that video game fans can’t get enough of at the moment. It came as no real surprise that Fortnite was the outright favourite, but the range of Twitch streamers was fascinating to see – with top channels being based across the globe. We hope the research might inspire those who haven’t caught the gaming bug yet to check out some of the world’s best streamers, or even set up a channel of their own.”
To see the full research visit: https://www.superdry.com/most-popular-gamers
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Games of the Future 2025
The Countdown is On: Less Than 3 Months to Go Until The Games of The Future 2025 Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi

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In just under three months, the world will turn its eyes to Abu Dhabi as the Games of the Future 2025 (GOTF 2025) prepare to deliver an electrifying showcase of competition, innovation and entertainment.
Set to redefine the boundaries of sport in a pioneering format where competitors must excel both in traditional sports and digital gaming arenas, the Games of the Future 2025 is set to be a sporting spectacular like no other.
For six days from 18-23 December, ADNEC will transform into a futuristic sports hub featuring sports and esports arenas, robot combat zones and drone racing tracks, as athletes and clubs from across the globe battle across 11 phygital disciplines that test speed, strategy and sporting prowess for a staggering USD 5 million prize pool.
Led by ASPIRE as the official delivery authority for the Games of the Future 2025, and supported by Ethara, the operations powerhouse behind some of the city’s key iconic events, athletes, fans and spectators can look forward to an exceptional edition that will elevate the Games of the Future into a landmark occasion on the global sporting calendar.
Residents and visitors can experience a taste of the action with an immersive roadshow at a series of locations across the UAE from October to December. Featuring live demos and interactive challenges, the tour will bring the thrill of phygital sport to life ahead of the Games of the Future 2025 in December.
Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: “Phygital sports are rewriting the rulebooks of competition. With less than three months to go, transforming the iconic exhibition centre in the heart of Abu Dhabi into the world’s most advanced space for both digital and physical competition is no small feat. It requires the vision and dedication of hundreds of people to build bespoke digital arenas, pitches, and immersive experiences that will redefine how athletes compete and how fans engage.”
Fans will be able to follow every moment of the Games of the Future 2025 thanks to two newly confirmed media partners. Ei Nerd, Brazil’s leading entertainment platform boasting over 4 billion views, will bring the spectacle directly to its vast community, and BIGG, one of the foremost gaming and esports entertainment company in EMEA, will deliver comprehensive coverage via BIGG TV, the Middle East’s leading gaming channel, which reaches 50 million households in more than 100 countries.
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155.io
155.io rolls out new chaos-fuelled game Survivor

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155.io, the live content studio built for a mobile-first world, has amped up the chaos in its live game portfolio with the launch of Survivor – a frenetic, last-marble-standing battle that turns physics into pure entertainment.
Brought to life from 155.io’s custom-built studio, Survivor sees 16 marbles begin on a plate that spins to make collisions in a mesmerising display of speed and chaos – ultimately leaving just one winner. Marbles are assigned to coloured teams with each featuring a different number of marbles, creating unique odds every round.
The mercurial white marble pays out over 15x, making every spin a heart-racing showdown. 155.io’s live portfolio of games stars ducks.io, Marbles.io and Stairpong.io. All of the games are recorded from a real-world studio, broadcast live, designed for the mobile user in mind.
155.io Founder and CEO Sam Jones commented: “Survivor strikes the perfect balance of real-world chaos, adrenaline, and intensity as players watch to see which marble outlasts the rest. It’s a fun, fresh twist on our original marbles game — one that players still love to this day. This is exactly what 155.io is about: simple, universal games brought to life with real-world action and designed for the next generation of players.”
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Belatra
Belatra on target with debut crash game: Goose Boom Bang

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Belatra, a leading developer of innovative online slots, has set its sights on the crash game market with the launch of its hit new game, Goose Boom Bang.
Following 30 successful years of creating outstanding slot and instant games, Belatra has turned its sights on the crash game market. Goose Boom Bang stars a fearless goose whose explosive personality takes the game to new heights. As soon as the goose takes off, the multiplier begins to climb – from 1.01x up to an incredible 1000x. The longer the goose travels, the higher the potential reward.
As the journey gathers pace, the risk increases and at any moment the goose can be stopped in his tracks by a cunning Hunter, the swift Hawk, or the sly Crocodile. The prize returns to zero as soon as the goose is stopped by one of these protagonists. Players must decide the opportune moment to call time on the goose flight, but choose when to shoot and claim the winnings.
If the shot hits the mark, the bet is multiplied by the current multiplier, and the Goose drops to the water. Game round history is displayed at the top of the screen: green indicates a win, red – shows a loss. The Goose’s flight path continues to be shown even after the round, revealing how far it could have flown and the maximum possible winning total.
Misha Voinich, Head of Business Development at Belatra, commented: “Belatra has fired the starting gun on its crash game entry, bringing its signature style of humor, dynamic gameplay, and unique atmosphere. Players have the power to choose when to stop the Goose and secure the maximum multiplier before the Hunter, Hawk, or Crocodile ends the round for them!”
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