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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.

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Layoffs, Studio Closures Could Signal Bottom For Video Game Stocks

Recent layoffs and studio closures at the major video game publishers could mark a bottom for video game stocks, analysts say.

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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

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

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.

Windows Central

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 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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Going pro: Senegal's young gamers betting on eSport

Dakar (AFP) - Avid fans of the best-selling FIFA video game watched on a big screen as leading Senegalese gamers battled it out as virtual iterations of footballing royalty like Cristiano Ronaldo and Olivier Giroud.

AFP

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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