IDG August 2024 Games Report with Console Forecast Update
Topics Covered:
IDG’s on-the-ground intel and key takeaways from Gamescom and games that were announced during the show
A look into why console software revenues seem to have dropped off so steeply in H1 2024
IDG’s thoughts on how widespread unionization may impact the games industry and what can be done to potentially alleviate some of the negative impacts of unionization
A deep dive into pricing trends of add-on content categories in PC and console live-service games
An analysis of Apple’s new DMA-compliant policies and what mobile developers must navigate in order to maximize revenue if opting to publish in third-party iOS app stores
An updated cloud gaming forecast, including IDG’s thoughts on Microsoft’s de-prioritization of hardware in favor of cloud gaming
An updated layoff tracker
This report also includes an updated forecast of the global console games market, featuring:
Detailed rationales for IDG’s latest console forecast by console brand
An updated 5-year forecast segmented by territory, platform and revenue stream
HW & SW sales, top titles and top publishers for H1 2024
IDG’s detailed 5-year forecast in Excel, Tableau and Power BI formats
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