Microsoft, SK Telecom team up to tackle 5G-based cloud gaming

The cloud gaming industry is poised to explode. In fact, according to the Cloud Gaming Market report, in 2018, the global cloud gaming market size was $45 million and is expected to reach $740 million by the end of 2025. However, the industry remains hindered by its dependence on reliable, fast connectivity. 5G may be the answer to the industry’s prayers. The next generation of cellular technology can deliver the low latency and high-speed connectivity required for cloud gaming, and also meet high data demands from gaming platform subscribers. 5G also offers network slicing, which will allow operators to provide portions of their networks for specific customer use cases with each use case receiving a unique set of optimized network resources, enhancing a player’s gaming experience by ensuring a dedicated data stream for gaming.