1-16-2025

1-16-2025

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Report: 77% of devs expect games industry to grow in 2025 – GamesIndustry.biz

A recent report from Metaplay found game developers across the UK and US are optimistic about the upcoming year as “77% of game developers expect industry growth in 2025.” The report found that developers believe high revenue yields will come from live service games.

 

Nintendo Switch 2 finally officially revealed – VentureBeat.com

Nintendo has released an official look at the Switch 2 that will be released later this year. Still a hybrid between a portable and a home console, the Switch 2 will feature magnetic Joy-Cons and be backwards compatible with most games featured on the original.

 

90% of Africa’s games industry revenue generated by mobile games – GamesIndustry.biz

A new report sheds light on the current trends and growth in the African games industry. Revenues are on the rise, due to increases in the mobile gaming sector. Hugo Obi, CEO of Maliyo Games, feels the “industry is surging forward, fueled by a vibrant community.”

 

European game sales rose 1% in 2024 – GamesIndustry.biz

The European gaming industry reports a 1% increase in game sales during 2024 with a 15% increase in digital downloads. EA Sports FC 25 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 took the number 1 and 2 spots for the best-selling games, respectively.