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Global Gaming Market Reaches $197 Billion in 2025
The video game industry revenue hit $197 billion, up 7.5% from 2024, with mobile at $108 billion, console $45 billion, and PC $43 billion. Mobile led growth while PC saw the highest increase at 10.4%.
This surpasses earlier Newzoo forecasts.
Battlefield 6 Tops US Sales Charts for 2025
Battlefield 6 was the best-selling console and PC game in the US from January to November 2025. Top five also included NBA 2K26, Monster Hunter Wilds, Borderlands 4, and EA Sports College Football 26.
Note excludes bundled console sales, omitting Mario Kart World.
Mario Kart World Leads UK and Japan Sales
Mario Kart World topped UK physical sales from Dec 2024 to Dec 2025, followed by EA Sports FC 26 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A. In Japan, it led with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Monster Hunter Wilds, and others through Nov 2025.
UK data focuses solely on physical copies.
Xbox Series X|S 2025 Sales Drop to ~1 Million Units
Xbox Series X|S sales in 2025 fell to about 1 million units, per insider estimates, down from forecasts. Total circulation reached 34.2 million, trailing Xbox One by 9 million.
Microsoft shifts focus to software, services, and Game Pass amid hardware weakness.
Crossout Releases Small Update on Dec 24
Crossout's Dec 24 update adds upgraded and unique parts to New Year workbench. Fixes include crash bugs on old processors, context menus, and garage issues.
Also improves polar lights and Tusk cabin perk description.
Epic Games Store Christmas Eve Free Game Speculation
Epic's 8th holiday free game reveals Dec 24 at 16:00 UTC, sparking guesses like Subnautica: Below Zero, Cult of the Lamb, and Hollow Knight. Past patterns suggest acclaimed indies or repeats like Pathfinder titles.
Current mystery giveaway available until reveal.
Last War: Survival Top-Grossing Mobile Game of 2025
Last War: Survival earned $2.12 billion worldwide, topping mobile charts, with Whiteout Survival at $1.33B and Honor of Kings $1.31B. Tencent led downloads at 1.41 billion, followed by Azur Games and Onesoft.
Mobile comprised nearly half of industry revenue.
GTA VI, Battlefield 6, Fortnite Dominate 2025 Media Coverage
Western media covered GTA VI, Battlefield 6, and Fortnite most in 2025, each over 20,000 publications. Nintendo, Xbox, and PlayStation were top-mentioned companies.
Coverage highlights ongoing hype for major titles.
DR Gaming Technology Reports Record 2025 Growth
2025 marked the strongest growth year for DR Gaming Technology, driven by Casino Management System expansions. The company saw unprecedented expansion in gaming tech sector.
Details emphasize major system implementations.
2025 Games Top Sales Charts Per GAMIVO Research
Games released in 2025 dominate sales charts, according to GAMIVO's Dec 23 research. This trend underscores strong performance of new titles.
Press release highlights ongoing market momentum.
Game Developer Wraps Up 2025 Trends and Top Games
Game Developer's 2025 review spotlights defining games, trends, and events of the year. Editorial covers industry-shaping developments.
Provides comprehensive year-end analysis.
Latest Game Funding Updates Feature Netflix, Tencent
Dec 23 report covers mergers, acquisitions, funding including Netflix, Ubisoft, Tencent, and AI gaming investments. InvestGame x GDEV highlights key deals.
Updated as of Dec 23, 2025.