IDG September 2024 Games Report with PC Forecast Update
Topics Covered:
A deep dive into gaming communities with a focus on factors contributing to toxicity and player’s reaction to toxic behaviors
An analysis of this year’s current biggest hit, Black Myth: Wukong, and how its cultural significance played a part in its success in China and abroad
An examination of this year’s biggest flop, Concord, and why it struggled to find an audience in the saturated hero shooter market
Case studies on recent transmedia TV projects and their impact on game sales over time, analyzing critical reception and the influence of subscriber bases
IDG’s takeaway on PS5 Pro
An overview of the most wishlisted game on Steam for Q4 2024 and 2025
This report also includes an updated forecast of the global PC games market, featuring:
An updated 5-year forecast segmented by territory, revenue stream and genre
Top titles for Q2 2024, including most played, most streamed and top new releases
IDG’s detailed 5-year forecast in Excel, Tableau and Power BI formats
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