In Pics | The world's biggest gaming nations

One of the largest video game exhibitions in Asia, the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) is all set to begin on September 15. The exhibition, which was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, will open its doors to the public from today at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City. The exhibition will see top players like Xbox, Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Capcom to Sega participating in the exhibition. With all eyes are on the TGS 2022, we list the world's biggest gaming nations with the highest estimated user penetration in the video game segment.

Japan: Japan tops the list with a penetration rate of 58 per cent in 2022. Reportedly, Japanese people dedicate a lot of time to games and the country is consistently in the top position among gaming nations for the past few years. Credit: AFP Photo

United Kingdom: The UK has seen an exponential rise in the number of gamers in the recent past. Experts suggest that this number will most likely overtake Japan soon. The nation has a 58 per cent user penetration and shares the top space with Japan. Credit: AFP Photo

South Korea: South Korea is home to the most talented gamers in the world with a strong gaming culture cultivated early on from the days of Starcraft. The country has secured the third spot in the list with 57 per cent user penetration. Credit: AFP Photo

Mexico: Mexico, a country in southern North America and the third largest country in Latin America, after Brazil and Argentina, ranks third on the list with 53 per cent user penetration. Credit: Reuters Photo

Sweden: Sweden, a Nordic country in Northern Europe has secured the fifth spot on the list with 51 per cent user penetration. Credit: Reuters Photo