According to a new piece of research undertaken by Park Associates, the gaming market is set to be worth more than one billion dollars per year, by 2013.

The report believes that the increasing popularity of social networks will see casual titles continue to grow in popularity, broadening their reach through means.

"As companies try to capture subscriber dollars, these offerings will serve as differentiators in a very competitive market," the research concludes, on the role of social networks.

What are your favourite casual games?

Source: VG247

By Luke Guttridge