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news25 days ago•13 min saved

Sub-$30 PC Games Drive Steam Growth, Pushing PC Sales Toward 2028 Overtake

Newzoo’s 2026 PC & Gaming Report shows that cheaper, sub-$30 PC games on Steam are fueling a surge in PC game sales, with these titles accounting for a meaningful share of revenue and purchases in 2025. The analysis predicts PC game sales could overtake the combined sales of Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series by 2028, though consoles still earn significant revenue from subscriptions. The growth is tied to console-generation cycles rather than traditional sales cycles, highlighting how cheaper games are reshaping the market.

via Kotaku|

#market-trends #news #newzoo

market-news28 days ago•14 min saved

PC Gaming Poised to Surpass Consoles by 2028, Reshaping Industry Leaders

A Newzoo forecast says PC gaming revenue will overtake console gaming by 2028, with PC CAGR at 6.6% versus consoles at 4.4%, aided by Japan’s growth in PC gaming. The shift could be negative for Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, while benefiting PC platforms like Valve's Steam; rumors of a hybrid Xbox-PC also gain plausibility in light of the trend.

via TipRanks|

#console-gaming #market-news #microsoft

business29 days ago•32 min saved

PC Gaming Poised to Overtake Consoles in Global Revenue by 2028

A NewZoo 80-page report predicts PC gaming will become the top revenue driver by 2028, with PC earnings surpassing consoles and possibly reaching nearly 1 billion players. Growth is driven by Asian expansion, a surge of Gen Z/Alpha gamers, higher selling prices, and Valve’s ecosystem expansion, while indie and sub-$30 to $50 PC games boost affordability and free-to-play revenue. Console playtime has declined in recent years, and top PC titles fueling the surge include Roblox, Counter-Strike 2, League of Legends, Minecraft, Fortnite, Dota 2, and VALORANT.

via Insider Gaming|

#business #consoles #market-trends

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Late PS5 PC ports curb Sony's PC audience, according to Newzoo analysis

Newzoo’s analysis for GamesIndustry.biz finds Sony’s PC audience share for first‑party PS5 ports is limited mainly by delayed PC releases rather than franchise demand: PC shares in early weeks average around 13% for staggered launches, versus about 44% for games released on PC and console at the same time; older ports like Horizon Zero Dawn and Spider-Man reached 22% and 14%, while newer ones like Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (8%), Horizon Forbidden West (7%), God of War Ragnarök (6%), and Spider‑Man 2 (5%) show lower PC engagement, with Ghost of Tsushima (11%) as a notable exception being a first PC release. The takeaway: release timing shapes PC engagement, and Sony may shift toward more simultaneous multi‑platform releases.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#business #market-analysis #newzoo

technology3 months ago•2 min saved

Global Games Market to Hit $197bn by 2025, Driven by Xbox and Growth Trends

Newzoo predicts the global games market will reach $197 billion in 2025, driven by strong performance on PC and mobile platforms, with PC expected to grow 10.4% and mobile 7.7%, while console revenue increases modestly by 4.2%. The report highlights top games and trends, including the importance of platform exclusivity and long-tail growth strategies.

via GamesIndustry.biz|

#2025-forecast #games-market #mobile-gaming