Newzoo: Mobile esports ascends in Asia
Multiplayer online battle arena games like League of Legends and shooters like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive dominate the esports scene in the West, but China...
Esports and PC hardware’s growth is like peanut butter and jelly
PC gamers are nothing if not passionate. They’re often labeled as “enthusiasts” and even “hardcore,” but whatever label seems most fitting, PC gamers comprise...
Newzoo: Game industry growing faster than expected, up 10.7% to $116 billion 2017
Game market researcher Newzoo reported that the global game market will hit $116 billion in revenues on, up from 10.7 percent from a year earlier. The...
Twitch Prime is shaping the future of esports
When Amazon acquired Twitch in 2014, it sent a message to the general North American live-streaming industry that esports wasn’t just a legitimate source...
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds microtransactions lead to first major fan backlash
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds fans are upset, and they are letting the world know it on forums like Reddit and Steam. Yesterday, Bluehole announced that microtransactions...
Newzoo: High fidelity games are taking over the mobile market
Mobile games are now the biggest segment in the global games market, but high-fidelity games in particular are coming out on top. A new...
PC Gaming Weekly: Overwatch steps into the esports spotlight
The watch is beginning for seven esports teams in the U.S. and Asia, and it’s going to have an impact on an industry that...
Newzoo: Global game market to grow from $108.9 billion in 2017 to $128.5 billion in 2020
Global game revenues are expected to grow from $108.9 billion in 2017 to $128.5 billion in 2020, according to market researcher Newzoo. During that time,...
Newzoo: Mobile game revenue will grow 66% from $38 billion in 2016 to $65 billion in 2020
Mobile game revenue will grow from $38.6 billion in 2016 to $65 billion in 2020, according to market research firm Newzoo. That represents a...
Newzoo: Games will generate $109 billion in 2017
The Earth continues to spend more money than ever on games. Consumers around the world will push spending on video games to $108.9 billion...