Fallout Shelter works because mobile gaming’s ‘big spenders’ also spend a lot on console, PC

You may have a preconceived notion of the kinds of people who spend a lot of money on mobile, but the reality may surprise you.

Nearly 5 percent of U.S. mobile gamers spend more than $25 every month on their smartphone gaming apps, according to intelligence firm Newzoo. Worldwide, 49 million people fit into that “big spenders” category (although the amount it takes to reach that status varies from region to region). But they aren’t pouring all of their cash into Candy Crush Saga. Instead, Newzoo points out that these kinds of gamers tend to spend a ton on all kinds of entertainment — and that includes consoles games.