72% of game developers think Steam is a monopoly. However, they have one good reason to keep using it
According to a recent survey, the majority of devs see Steam as a monopoly. However, the platform is responsible for a very big portion of their revenue.
video games
Martin Bukowski
November 5, 2025
Players choose remakes over remasters, spending more to relive the classics, although there are few exceptions
Remasters are getting a cold reception more and more often, and gamers are clearly voting with their wallets. New research shows that in the last two years, consumers have spent over twice as much money on remakes as on remasters.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
November 4, 2025
63% of US players buy at most two games a year. Industry’s foundation lies in the hands of a small elite
Most gamers in the US buy just one or two games a year. Only a few make a purchase at least once a month, but they drive the market.
video games
Martin Bukowski
October 8, 2025
Young people are drastically cutting spending on games. „A dangerous sign for gaming's future”
Young adults are significantly cutting spending on video games, which analysts say could bode poorly for the future of the gaming industry.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
August 11, 2025
GTA 6 and Switch 2 set to push gaming industry to record heights. Meanwhile, gamers are playing fewer and fewer games
The value of the video game industry is expected to exceed $90 billion in the coming years. Meanwhile, the average gamer is playing fewer and fewer titles.
video games
Maciej Gaffke
April 9, 2025
Gamers love older games and favor PCs over consoles. More than 900 million people already play on rigs
Research by the Newzoo agency shows that PC gamers spend most of their time playing old games.
video games
Adrian Werner
March 20, 2025
A major London analyst company predicts a stagnating PC market and rising console sales
London-based analyst group GlobalData believes the PC market will stagnate, while revenues from the console segment will more than halve by 2030.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
March 6, 2025
70% of devs admit that they have never released bug-free game
Developers admit that the budget and efficiency of game quality control departments leave much to be desired.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
February 7, 2025
Game budgets are growing at insane rate. Graphic from State of the Industry report shows it perfectly
A report by the Epyllion Group showed how insanely production costs for popular game series have been rising over the past several years.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 24, 2025
Adult gamers are playing less and less. Even hardcore players prefer to spend their free time in a different way
The gaming industry has reason to be concerned. Data shows that gamers are playing less and less, even those who can be described as hardcore.
video games
Adrian Werner
January 21, 2025
LoL for the Smartest, Fifa / EA FC for the Least Savvy? Intelligence Test Made Players Laugh
The Which Bingo Group's player intelligence test is more of a curiosity, but at least it amused confused League of Legends (and other) players a hundredfold.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 7, 2024
Games Bring Generations Together; Their Fans Are 85% of Internet Users
Newzoo's new report is further proof that video games are no longer the domain of only the youngest generations.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
September 2, 2024
Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity
A new study may confirm players' old suspicions that trading virtual items in the Counter-Strike series, among others, is a front for money launderers.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
July 25, 2024
Video Games as Form of Self-Expression. More Players Would Like to Look More Like Their Avatars
Video games are still mainly a form of relaxation, but more and more gamers also want to express themselves while playing.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
May 22, 2024
We Like Games We Know Best. Most-played Titles Mostly Older, Starfield and Switch Rare Exceptions
New games seem to be loosing out to older, everlasting titles in the battle for players' attention.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
April 3, 2024
According to Renowned Analyst, Lots Depends on GTA 6. „There's Probably Never Been a More Important Thing to Ever Release in the Industry”
Mat Piscatella once again shared his thoughts on GTA 6. According to the expert, the release of Rockstar Games' game should boost the entire industry.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
March 15, 2024
24% of Digital PC Games Aren't Even Launched. More Than Half Players Would Resell Them - If They Could
Research conducted on a group of gamers from the United States and the United Kingdom indicates that the digital distribution model for games needs to change.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
February 8, 2024
More Game-Services Inbound. 95% Devs Creating 'Em or Intend to
The latest report on the video game industry provides us with a number of interesting insights into the health of development teams. The main conclusion? Games-services continue to rule, although their creation is burdened with increasing costs as well as risks.
video games
Marcin Przała
February 6, 2024
Most PC Gamers Wait for Discounts, Latest Survey Finds
The latest research suggests that only 1/3 of PC gamers would purchase the game at full price. Most of us prefer to wait for a discount.
video games
Kamil Kleszyk
December 8, 2023
Toxicity in Video Games is on the Rise; Devs Have No Illusions
Players and developers are increasingly encountering cases of toxic behavior in video games, but combating it is not a priority for all developers.
video games
Jacob Blazewicz
October 19, 2023