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Global gaming revenue hits record $197 billion in 2025
Analyst firm Newzoo estimates the worldwide video games industry will generate a record $197 billion in 2025, a 7.5% year‑over‑year increase driven largely by higher prices, broader content availability, and platform shifts; mobile leads with roughly $108 billion while PC ($43B) and console ($45B) nearly tie behind it.
Industry price hikes and $80 AAA games reshape market
Higher MSRPs and platform price increases contributed heavily to 2025's revenue spike — examples include normalization of $80 AAA titles and Microsoft raising Xbox console and Game Pass Ultimate prices, which analysts cite as factors in elevated industry revenue.
Nintendo Switch 2 launch and Mario Kart World fuel hardware/software sales
Nintendo's Switch 2 release in June and the introduction of an $80 mainline title, Mario Kart World, are singled out as catalysts for renewed hardware and software spending in 2025.
Microsoft's strategy pushes console–PC convergence
Reports and analysis note Microsoft is positioning Xbox toward PC-like experiences (including releasing games on Steam and potential next‑gen Xbox being Windows‑based), reflecting why PC revenue nearly matches console in 2025.
EA goes private: major industry ownership change (year‑end recap)
Year‑end industry summaries highlight EA's move to go private as one of 2025's defining stories, changing the landscape for publishing and corporate strategy in games.
Continued industry layoffs and studio reorganizations
2025 saw sustained layoffs and studio closures across publishers as the industry restructures, a trend covered extensively in annual recaps and reporting on the year's biggest stories.
GTA VI development delays and controversy over labor practices
Coverage of 2025 includes a high‑profile delay for Grand Theft Auto VI alongside scrutiny of workplace practices and unionization efforts at major studios, making labor and schedule issues prominent headlines.
Esports and events: FIFAe Finals 25 powered by Lenovo and Motorola
Lenovo Legion PCs and Motorola smartphones served as official hardware partners at FIFAe Finals 25, showcasing continued commercial investment and hardware sponsorship in top‑tier esports events.
Riot Games announces winter break for staff and services
Riot Games confirmed its annual winter break from December 22 to January 5, 2026, while assuring essential anti‑cheat and live operations coverage will remain in place during the holidays.
Digital storefront sales and seasonal promotions active across platforms
Digital storefronts continue major holiday promotions — for example, GOG's Winter Sale features thousands of DRM‑free titles with steep discounts, reflecting seasonal retail activity across the industry
Media recaps and retrospectives summarize 2025's gaming upheavals
Multiple outlets and creators released in‑depth recaps of 2025's biggest gaming stories — including corporate takeovers, platform strategy shifts, and the year's major releases — helping contextualize industry's rapid changes.