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PC and Console markets show modest growth but playtime is decreasing dramatically

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

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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. With over one billion PC players and 611 million console players, there are still plenty of opportunities for growth and expansion.

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PC and console gaming had it rough in 2022, but things are looking up

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So, how (relatively) bad did the PC and console market do in 2022? In the first ever PC & Console Gaming Report Newzoo dives into this section of the market. Pandemic gaming Last year, the combined revenue from the PC and console market reached $92.3 The battle for attention in the PC and console market is heating up.

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New Solution Guidance for building scalable cross-platform game backends on AWS

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Games are increasingly cross-platform and online, and game developers need to develop secure and scalable backend features to support these online elements of their games. Developers also want to allow players to play with their friends across platforms, and move gameplay between those platforms to provide a seamless player experience.

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Can consoles support large F2P games? They already do

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That chart shows that more a quarter of PS4 revenue is now from F2P games: live service games from third party publishers that are keeping the platform thriving. It’s worth noting that none of the five highlighted games are platform exclusives. You don’t need to have a Sony platform to play them.

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7 Game Testing Techniques You Must Master to Achieve Infallible Console Games

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Game QA is an integral part of game development which ensures that the end products of console games are safeguarded against glitches. There are several different platforms or models within the same platform where a game is expected to perform optimally. For developers and QA teams, their work is cut out for them. Inquire Now!

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Newzoo expects a ‘lean year’ for the industry but also predicts growth for 2024

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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). For this purpose, leading mobile game companies have established new studios dedicated to developing for other platforms.