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Trends that shape the future of the PC & console market according to Newzoo

PreMortem.Games

Top image by Freepik The games industry has been one of the most resilient and profitable sectors in the entertainment industry. According to Newzoo’s PC & Console Gaming Report , the PC and console market still outperformed previous forecasts despite a slight decline of revenue (-2,2% year over year) in 2022.

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PlayStation to acquire AAA multiplayer developer Firewalk Studios

GamesIndustry.biz

PlayStation has agreed to acquire Firewalk Studios, the AAA multiplayer developer that is working on a live service game for PS5 and PC. Firewalk was set-up in 2018 as part of ProbablyMonsters (a collective of AAA game developers).

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What are AAA Games and Mobile Games?

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With the rise of the gaming industry, two distinct categories of games have emerged: AAA games and mobile games. As a result, mobile gaming is pushed aside in favor of AAA titles, which have their own position in the market. Now, when you think about high-end games, you think about AAA. Can Mobile Games Be AAA?

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The Invincible by Starward Industries: A stellar fusion of sci-fi literature and gaming greatness

PreMortem.Games

It was founded by a group of seasoned developers who were instrumental in the success of several AAA franchises including The Witcher 3, Cyberpunk 2077 and, Dying Light. The team found the novel The Invincible to be the perfect hook for their studio’s philosophy: creating meaningful experiences in high quality PC and console games.

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The Three Game Industry Trends to Watch in 2024

Deconstructor of Fun

If market trends, especially on PC and Console, are something you want to hear more about, I highly suggest you check out my conversation with Newzoo’s Head of Consulting, Ben Porter below. Most AAA simply cannot afford the team sizes of today. This is a signal of future adaptation that is further enhances with adaptation of AI.

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Interview: KAP Games on Web3 distribution, development, and publishing

Game Daily

” Mobile growth KAP Games is planning to offer PC client downloads for games, but at the moment, the most significant growth is happening in the mobile space. I’m talking about using NFTs across gaming and real world entertainment, like ticketing or theme park scenarios.”

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Flavored by Authenticity: How Personal Experiences Amplify Narrative

Game Design Aspect

Her writing credits include 1999 Independent Games Festival winner Terminus and the PC RPG of the Year, The Witcher, for which she was nominated for a 2007 Writers Guild Award in Videogame Writing. Juliana Loh Juliana Loh is an independent Producer/Artist whose background includes branded entertainment, UX and art direction.

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