Pop Star Mobile Games (UPDATE)

Glu’s Katy Perry Game Shows Users How to Succeed in Show Business

Announced earlier this year, the Katy Perry mobile game shows users how to succeed in the competitive world of show business. Following in the footsteps of stars like Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and most recently Shakira, Katy Perry launches a mobile game that is inspired by her eccentric and fun stage persona.

The singer's platform is currently available for download in Sweden, Norway and Switzerland, with a North American release on its way. In addition to curating the singer's wild wardrobe, players of this Katy Perry mobile game will also get to participate in various challenges that recount the singer's journey to fame.

Influenced by social media, today's Gen Z demographic is this platform's target consumer. Even though this mobile game is predominantly about fun and fashion, it also shows teens the real challenges a celebrity faces on their path to stardom.

Celebrity Mobile Games
As more and more celebrities create mobile games inspired by their personal brand, there is room for disruption in terms of creating games that are not just about fun and fashion but also offer learning opportunities.
Influencer-driven Mobile Content
With the rise of Gen Z, influencers have a major impact on consumer behavior and in the creation of mobile content, therefore businesses can look into developing innovative and engaging content that enables learning while also being fun.
Social Media-inspired Games
As social media increasingly shapes the lives of Gen Z users, game developers can create more social media-inspired mobile games that incorporate learning opportunities on various aspects of life, from business to personal development.

Who This Affects Most

Mobile Gaming
As mobile gaming continues to dominate the entertainment sector, businesses can develop innovative games inspired by celebrity personalities that enable learning while also being entertaining.
Influencer Marketing
As influencers have a major impact on consumer behavior of the Gen-Z demographic, businesses can look into creating more engaging and innovative mobile content that is inspired by influencers and offers learning opportunities.
Social Media Marketing
As social media inspires the lives of Gen Z users, game developers can create more social media-inspired mobile games that offer learning and developmental opportunities to engage users.
SCORE
2.5 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 34%
Activity 33%
Freshness 8%

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