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Video games software market on track to break $200bn barrier

The global video games software market continues to post incremental annual expansion, generating close to $180 billion at retail in 2023. Despite a number of barriers to growth, a new report from Futuresource Consulting reveals a positive future, culminating in a market value of $200 billion in 2028.

Date Published: 26 Apr 2024

Author: Arian Bassari

Content & Entertainment

Subscription and cloud gaming on track to achieve $14 billion by 2027

Subscription and cloud gaming platforms continue to capture the attention of consumers, with a new report from Futuresource Consulting sizing the market at $6.8 billion in 2022. The specialist research house also expects market revenues to achieve $8.3 billion in 2023, as popularity maintains its surge.

Date Published: 15 Nov 2023

Author: Arian Bassari

Content & Entertainment

From joysticks to joyrides: Uncovering the market for gaming simulation accessories

Gaming headsets and accessories may not carry the glamor of a new title or console launch, but they’re just as vital to the modern gaming experience. As gaming rose to prominence and became a common hobby and a career, the number and complexity of accessories on the market deepened.

Date Published: 24 Aug 2023

Author: Arian Bassari Maxym Dmytriyev Olivia Lowden

Content & Entertainment

Netflix levels up? Futuresource gaming team reacts.

It may not come as a surprise that Netflix is looking to expand into the gaming world, given their ubiquitous presence on smart TVs and other devices across households worldwide. What’s more, their recent loss of subscribers due to the company’s crackdown on password sharing is another reason for them to add gaming to their services.

Date Published: 21 Aug 2023

Author: Arian Bassari Vicki Hayward

Content & Entertainment

Granular insight into the world of consumer audio, as seen at Audio Collaborative

As if audio wasn’t already pervasive, consumer interest continues to climb. As listening devices diversify and streaming services introduce new personalised features, demand shows no sign of waning. Futuresource research shows that globally, the retail value of the consumer audio market will grow by 11% year on year from 2021.

Date Published: 08 Jun 2023

Author: Olivia Lowden Arian Bassari

Consumer Electronics