Google Play’s Best of 2024: Celebrating Asia-Pacific’s Creativity 

Play’s 2024 Best of Awards honored the year’s most creative apps and games. Developers from Asia-Pacific took home over 60% of the awards—a testament to the creativity coming from the region, powered by millions of Android developers.  

✨ Korean developers won nearly a fifth of gaming honors, further cementing their position as global leaders in the app and gaming industries.  

Key Highlights:

🎮 Gaming Excellence – Asia-Pacific developers claimed 62% of gaming awards handed out in the United States, Japan, Korea, India, Indonesia, and Taiwan. FARLIGHT's AFK Journey earned Best Game for its stunning visuals and immersive fantasy world. Devsisters' CookieRun: Tower of Adventures won Best for Google Play Games on PC, delighting players with adventurous gameplay across mobile and web platforms.  

📱 Entertainment Innovation – Asia-Pacific developers picked up a third of the global awards in the entertainment apps category, with China and Korea emerging as powerhouses, particularly with mobile-friendly, short-form content. China’s DramaBox - Stream Drama Shorts (Best for Fun) and Korea’s Vigloo - Premier Short Dramas (Best Hidden Gem) showcase the rising popularity of drama shorts. Did you know? 85% of monthly active users of Korean-developed apps were based overseas in 2023.  

🤖 AI-Powered Applications – The integration of AI is transforming app experiences, with nearly 1,000 apps and games in India utilizing AI technology.

At WEMIX, we are proud to be part of this dynamic wave driving app innovation. This year’s awards highlight how the region’s creativity inspires the world—pushing boundaries, redefining genres, and setting new standards for excellence.  

More over Google https://blog.google/around-the-globe/google-asia/best-of-play-2024/

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