GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 8, 2024

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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Big Games

JANUARY 9, 2025

As technology pushes the limits of what is possible on a small device, its clear that the future of gaming is shifting from console games to mobile 3D gaming. We will also reveal what we learned while comparing 3D Games to console Games. billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 10.39% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

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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GamesIndustry.biz

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox There were hopes and expectations that Grand Theft Auto 6 would release in 2024.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

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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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 23, 2024

billion in 2024, Newzoo estimated in its latest report. Exploring upcoming trends, the data firm indicated that the market recovered last year and will slowly grow in 2024 and beyond. The global games market is expected to generate $189.3 The compound annual growth rate from 2021 through 2026 was estimated at 1.3%. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 2, 2024

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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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 13, 2024

billion in the first six months of 2024, a dip of 6% compared to the same period last year. This is due to slowing sales of PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series consoles, as well as Switch entering the eighth year of its lifecycle. German consumers spent €4.28 It marks the market's first decline after several years of growth.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 8, 2024

The UKIE Video Game Awards 2024 took place last night, with Sad Owl Studios' Viewfinder taking home UK Game of the Year alongside best console game.

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GamesIndustry.biz

APRIL 23, 2024

70,000 units had been sold as of February 2024 , and Panic revealed a few more stats about its cranky yellow console last week , to celebrate its anniversary. Panic's shop featured 181 games as of April 3, 2024, plus over 800 titles available to sideload via itch.io and the likes.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 29, 2024

Make no mistake, Xbox was the star of Gamescom 2024. It was a surprise, to me at least, considering both console giants have pretty large games arriving on shelves in early September, and there is playable event code for both. Well, that and Monster Hunter Wilds.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

From the reactions we've seen to the PS5 Pro's $700 price tag, it would be easy to think Sony's new console is dead on arrival. To get a better sense of the PS5 Pro's prospects, GamesIndustry.biz spoke to a number of analysts about their sales expectations and the many factors that affect a mid-generation console's launch.

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PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Slovak games industry is relatively young and slowly growing with 69 active companies in 2024. The industry employs approximately 1,100 professionals in 2024, up from 1,017 in 2023. Mobile games follow, with 31%, while consoles like PlayStation and Xbox each represent 18.8% Talent shortages remain a significant challenge.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 9, 2024

million console and PC games were sold in June in the UK, which is a drop of nearly 14% over the year before, GSD data reveals. June 2023 was particularly busy with the launch of Diablo IV, Final Fantasy 16, F1 23 and Street Fighter 6, whereas June 2024 has been significantly quieter. EA Sports FC 24 tops the charts.

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Most other media outlets seem primarily interested in how the games are performing or which console is currently on top. Or that 2024's second most financially successful controller (in the UK) is the DualSense Edge, despite costing over £200? But it's there, every month. 1 accessory by revenue this year?

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 17, 2024

As reported by IGN , the studio's website now shows an image of its logo and the text: "2007 - 2024, Thanks for playing with us."

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GamesIndustry.biz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Microsoft is reportedly planning to release refreshed versions of its Xbox Series consoles in 2024. Eurogamer found the details in court documents released after the Xbox firm's recent legal battle against the FTC. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In their latest free report , Newzoo is optimistic about the total market outlook for PC and console. Another way of diversification is to develop new games specifically for PC (and console). Newzoo also expects the new Nintendo console this year, likely accompanied by a new 3D Mario game.

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 2, 2024

Nintendo reported a significant decrease in sales and net profit for the first quarter of FY2025, in what marks the eighth year of the Nintendo Switch console. For three months ended June 30, 2024: Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

AUGUST 16, 2024

Google has opened applications for its 2024 Indie Games Fund. The fund is open to indie game developers that have already launched a game on Google Play or other mobile platforms, PC and console. A group of Latin American game studios will receive a share of $2 million, with each recipient receiving between $150,000 to $200,000.

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Game Refinery

MARCH 27, 2025

This incredibly popular title has launched a few crossover events since it blasted onto the scene in November 2022including Chainsaw Man, Nier: Automata, and most recently, Neon Genesis: Evangelionbut its partnership with the award-winning PC and console game Dave the Diver was by far its most noteworthy.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

That's according to the anonymous sources behind various media reports, including Bloomberg , who claim Nintendo has been telling games publishers that its next console will not be on shelves by the end of 2024, as originally targeted. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 31, 2023

Nintendo's new hardware is reportedly on pace to launch in the second half of next year. The system's release schedule news comes from VGC , who spoke with persons familiar with the matter. Citing its own sources, Eurogamer reports that launch window also aligns with their predictions. Read more

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AWS Games

AUGUST 15, 2024

Join CleverTap Gaming and AWS for an immersive, inspiring experience with some of the brightest minds in mobile and console gaming at the Product x LiveOps Symposium, which takes place from 16:00-17:30 CET. Register here. Register here.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 11, 2024

Given that can only be done by someone with deep knowledge of both the IP and older consoles these demakes are love letters from fans or the official developers of the original title. They distil the essence of a beloved IP and marry it to the limitations of older platforms to create something entirely new.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Embracer Group has published its financial results for the nine months ending December 31, 2024, reporting declines across its PC/console and mobile segments. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

OCTOBER 14, 2024

At Unite 2024, Unity’s development team introduced a series of advanced GPU optimization techniques aimed at improving rendering performance across various platforms. Whether you are developing for high-end PCs, consoles, or mobile devices, these methods are critical for delivering visually rich, smooth-running applications.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 30, 2024

The firm had already announced it didn't have a game from one of its major brands for 2024, however, it did end the show with Astro Bot. Developed by Japanese developer Asobi, Astro Bot is a sequel to the highly regarded Astro's Playroom, which is a short platform game that is bundled with every PS5 console.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 28, 2024

PVP Shooters on console have been the dominant genre for nearly 20 years. In 2007 Infinity Ward released Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, which exploded on consoles and changed the industry -- Online Multiplayer shooters were no longer a “side mode” to your campaign -- but the dominant form of engagement. Valorant was the last.

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Artoon

MAY 6, 2024

In the ever-evolving digital world, having a presence on the Google Play […] The post How to Open Google Play Console Account in 2024? appeared first on Artoon Solutions.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Console Game Development As a leading unreal game development studio, we have delivered robust console titles for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo platforms. From action and arcade to adventure, sports, racing, and strategy genres, we offer tailored solutions across consoles.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 24, 2024

million PC and console games were sold across European markets in May. To put it into context, Zelda alone sold more copies in May 2023 than the entire Top Ten sold in May 2024. Compared with the same five week period in 2023, that's a drop of nearly 17%. Read more

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PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 26, 2024

year-over-year to $186 billion in 2024. Console gaming is on track to reach $44.9 Console gaming is on track to reach $44.9 Console hardware sales are projected to decline sharply by 31% in 2024 and another -11% in 2025E, due to the end of the current console generation cycle. billion (3.6% billion (3.1%

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GamesIndustry.biz

MAY 14, 2024

Newzoo has recently published its PC and Console Gaming Report 2024 , providing invaluable insight into the current trends and challenges of the games industry.

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Deconstructor of Fun

AUGUST 26, 2024

Recently, I had the privilege of discussing the latest market insights with Devan Brennan, Senior Consultant at Newzoo, dissecting their August 2024 market forecasts. This conversation painted a nuanced picture of the current market, particularly the PC/console segment, and offered a glimpse into its future trajectory.

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Game Refinery

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The success is also made evident by Lily’s Garden, which added its own Wordle-inspired minigame, Juice Bar , in July 2024. Of course, we’re referencing the action RPG’s collaboration with Dave the Diver , a restaurant management sim turned action-adventure fishing hit that has sold over three million copies across PC and console.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If Nintendo started developing a new console shortly after the Switch's launch (2018), we're about due for a new console unveiling. Is it common for console manufacturers to talk about the next console to developers privately? How do you think the new console's third party launch games get made? Absolutely.

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