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Do PC Gaming Revenue Earn More from Microtransactions Than Selling the Actual Game?

The PC gaming industry's bread and butter is microtransactions, and they earn more here than selling the actual game, says a study.

GTA 6 could spark a comeback that consoles need as PC revenue overtakes with growth

GTA 6 could spark a comeback that consoles need as PC revenue overtakes with growth

PC revenue has overtaken consoles in the last three years. Can Grand Theft Auto VI tip the scales in favor of Xbox?

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Industry report says Steam users play more noncompetitive games than console players—and our interest in PvE keeps growing

Industry report says Steam users play more noncompetitive games than console players—and our interest in PvE keeps growing

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Tariffs Could Push GTA 6 Over $100 — But Gamers Still Set to Splurge on Switch 2 and More

Tariffs threaten the price of games like GTA 6, potentially pushing its cost beyond $100, but this isn't dampening overall excitement in the gaming world.

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Battle royale interest is shrinking but Fortnite has a larger slice of the pie than ever, according to new industry report

Folks aren't playing battle royales as much as they used to.

The specter of a GTA 6 delay haunts the games industry: 'Some companies are going to tank' if they guess wrong, says analyst

Will GTA 6 actually release in 2025? It's what everyone in the business wants to know.

Overwatch 2 fights back — closing the gap with Marvel Rivals

According to the latest gaming industry data, Overwatch 2 took back some ground from Marvel Rivals, but the latter game remains firmly in the lead.

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New report says PC games are outselling console games, calling PC gaming a 'bright spot' in a troubled industry

New report says PC games are outselling console games, calling PC gaming a 'bright spot' in a troubled industry

Everything's coming up computers.

The PC games market grew a lot more than the console games market last year, says research firm

The PC games market grew a lot more than the console games market last year, says research firm

PC game revenues increased by over 8% year over year compared to just a fraction of a percent for console games, according to market researchers.

The most popular games from last year were over 7 years old, with Starfield being the only new franchise to break the top 10

The most popular games from last year were over 7 years old, with Starfield being the only new franchise to break the top 10

Newzoo recently published its annual PC and Console gaming data for 2023, and amongst the data, it's clear gamers don't like change, opting to play older titles — with only Starfield breaking the mold for monthly active users.

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"Wherever there is computing, users will be able to play their favorite games seamlessly," Sony CEO describes a PlayStation future with Windows PC and AI

"Wherever there is computing, users will be able to play their favorite games seamlessly," Sony CEO describes a PlayStation future with Windows PC and AI

The undeniable dominance of PC gaming cannot be stopped, and it seems that even PlayStation itself is bending the knee. In a new interview, Sony's CEO described a plan to expand its PC gaming operations.

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Xbox is on track to knock Sony PlayStation down to third place for the first time in history

Xbox is on track to knock Sony PlayStation down to third place for the first time in history

Microsoft has now acquired Call of Duty maker Activision-Blizzard, and the implications of that massive transaction are now coming into view. For the first time in history, Xbox is on track to leapfrog PlayStation in gaming software and services revenue.

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League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time

League of Legends, other esports join Asian Games in competition for the first time

The world of online gaming takes its place this year at the Asian Games as an official event for the first time, with gold medals in play across seven top titles

The Independent UK

Electronic Arts Cuts Bookings View on ‘Star Wars’ Game Delay, Spending Slowdown

Electronic Arts Cuts Bookings View on ‘Star Wars’ Game Delay, Spending Slowdown

Electronic Arts Inc lowered its annual bookings forecast on Tuesday, as the videogame publisher delayed the release of a title based on the "Star Wars" franchise and consumers dialed back spending in a sagging economy. The company's shares fell nearly 7% in extended trading as the results added to last…

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Japan opens biggest e-sports park to level up competitive gaming

Japan's largest e-sports park opened last week, with proponents hoping it will help transform the country behind video game classics such as Super Mario and Zelda into a champion that can take on China in competitive gaming.

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