May 2024

Console Forecast

IDG May 2024 Games Report with Console Forecast Update

Topics Covered:
  • A review of PlayStation’s hardware strategy
  • An update on Meta’s VR strategy and performance to date
  • IDG’s thoughts on the new US law that has the potential to ban TikTok
  • An update on streaming trends in Q1 2024
  • An analysis of EA Sports FC 2024’s performance compared to previous FIFA titles
  • Commentary on the latest news in the mobile third-party app store landscape
  • An updated Layoff Tracker
This report also includes an updated forecast of the global console games market, featuring:
  • An updated 5-year forecast segmented by territory, revenue stream and platform
  • Top titles and top publishers for major markets in Q1 2024
  • IDG’s detailed 5-year forecast in Excel, Tableau and Power BI formats

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