Discussions about games on Twitter set a new record in 2021. Genshin Impact is also a title that is often discussed by users of this social media platform.
He occupied the first position of the list of 10 available. Apex Legends took second place, followed by Ensemble Stars, Final Fantasy, Fate/Grand Order, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Knives Out, Minecraft, Project Sekai and finally Fortnite.
According to global Twitter data, there were more than 2.4 billion tweets in 2021 about gaming. The number has increased by 14% from year to year and is 10 times greater than in 2017, in a statement received by us, Thursday (13/1/2022).
Indonesia became a country that contributed to the number of tweets. Occupying seventh place, under the Philippines. Meanwhile, the peak came from Japan and the second position was the United States, South Korea continued.
In addition, gamers also shared their interest in the various gaming events that were held. E3 2021, became the most talked about event. While The Game Awards is in second place, continued Xbox Games Showcase, Gamescom 2021 and Summer Game Fest 2021.
"The growth of conversations about gaming on Twitter shows the increasing public interest in the latest line of games, esports teams, and well-known figures in the gaming industry on Twitter. This is also a place where communities and brands connect, to share the latest information, " said Maurizio Barbieri, Head of Sports & Gaming Partnerships for SEA and Greater China, Twitter.
Meanwhile, the trend of discussion regarding Genshin Impact, is most likely supported by 470 thousand tweets on his birthday. Including 439 thousand tweets for the word 'Mihoyo' and causing this game trending.
It's just that, it is netizens' frustration with the rewards given. This is because September 28, 2021, will be a special day for Genshin Impact. But the prizes that are presented are really not interesting. As a result, the impact received has grazed the rating on the Google Play Store. This open world game, made by miHoYo, had dropped to 1.8/5 stars.