gaming industry trends

The top five most-played video games on major consoles remained unchanged from 2024 to 2025, indicating a stagnant hierarchy driven…

Ubisoft UK is shifting from traditional one-time game purchases to live service models due to projected declines in physical software…

The majority of U.S. gamers (63%) purchase two or fewer new games per year, with a small group of "hyper…

Modern gaming has become complex and costly, with consumers facing confusing subscription tiers, frequent price hikes, and upgrade paths that…

The PlayStation 5 is Sony's most profitable console generation ever, driven by increased spending on free-to-play games, microtransactions, and subscription…

Xbox's design leadership has indicated that the current console generation is concluding, suggesting Microsoft is planning its next strategic moves…

Capcom leads the gaming industry with iconic franchises like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter, each contributing significantly to…

Former Bungie CEO Harold Ryan notes a shift in player preferences away from live-service games toward single-player or shorter-form experiences,…

gamescom has become the leading global gaming event by blending in-person excitement with digital accessibility, redefining how games are celebrated…

The gaming industry is shifting from console rivalries to collaboration, with Microsoft-published titles performing well on PlayStation, benefiting both companies…

Nintendo will keep the Switch 2’s price stable despite tariff increases, instead raising costs on older hardware and accessories to…

The gaming industry is merging with Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST), combining accessibility and interactivity to reshape digital content consumption.…

The gaming industry is shifting away from console exclusivity, with games increasingly launching across multiple platforms due to changing player…

Microsoft's recent layoffs and project cancellations, including EverwiL and Perfect Dark, sparked industry debate, with EA Japan's Shaun Noguchi criticizing…

Young Americans (18-24) reduced video game spending by 25% in early 2025, far exceeding cuts in other categories like technology…

Young Americans (18-24) are cutting back on video game spending, with a 25% weekly drop compared to last year, outpacing…

The gaming industry struggles to define "next-generation" experiences, with "Death Stranding 2" being hailed as the first true PS5 game,…

The Nintendo Switch 2 has achieved record-breaking hardware sales, but third-party game sales have underperformed, with some titles falling below…

The debate over rising video game prices centers on publishers setting costs, not developers, creating tension between creative efforts and…

Sony is evaluating potential PlayStation Plus price adjustments to enhance value while maintaining profitability, with no immediate changes confirmed. Higher-tier…