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Console revenues decline as PC soars; Mobile still dominates in $187 billion market

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The global games market is navigating a period of slow but steady growth, according to Newzoo’s Global Games Market Report 2024. billion in revenue in 2024, representing a modest 2.1% billion in 2024, a 4.5% billion in 2024, a 4.5% Console gaming, on the other hand, is anticipated to see a slight decline of 1.0%

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Nintendo ending online support for 3DS and Wii U software in 2024

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Both consoles will lose online play and other functionalities in April 2024.

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RIP, Xbox 360 Store (2005-2024)

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After nearly 20 years, players can no longer Jump In to the console's storefront.

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Paradox Interactive delays Cities Skylines 2 console version for a third time

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Paradox Interactive has once again delayed the console launch of its city builder, Cities Skylines 2. While the console release was initially intended to accompany the sequel when it debuted on PC last October, the console release was delayed – firstly to "spring 2024", and then to October 2024, a full year after its PC release.

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European game sales down just 1.6% during the first half of 2024 | European Monthly Charts

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Just under 80 million PC and console games have been sold across Europe for the first six months of 2024, GSD data reveals. By comparison, just two games in the Top Ten best-selling 2024 games (so far) have been released in 2024. That's a unit sales drop of 1.6% Helldivers 2 (at No.2) Read more

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Football Manager 2024 and Viewfinder lead UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 nominations

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The finalists for the UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 have been announced, with Sports Interactive's Football Manager 2024 and Sad Owl Studios' Viewfinder picking up the most nominations. Fireshine Games' Shadows of Doubt was also nominated for Game of the Year alongside Football Manager 2024 and Viewfinder. Read more

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PC and Console markets show modest growth but playtime is decreasing dramatically

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In the wake of 2023, a year marked by blockbuster game releases, the global PC and console gaming market is facing a period of moderation. According to the latest PC and Console Gaming report by Newzoo , the PC and console gaming market generated $93.5 billion in revenue in 2023, representing a modest growth rate of 2.6%

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