The Worldwide Video Games Industry is Expected to Reach $294.3 Billion in 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--()--The "Global Video Games (Mobile, Console and PC) Market: Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID- 19 (2022-2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global video game market is forecasted to reach US$294.35 billion in 2026, experiencing growth at a CAGR of 8.53% during the period spanning from 2022 to 2026.

Growth in the video game market is supported by factors such as rising number of gamers, surge in gen Z population, inclining smartphone penetration, increasing disposable income and rising internet penetration. However, the market growth is expected to be restrained by piracy protection issues, cyber security issues and health issues.

The global video game market by device can be segmented as follows: mobile, console and personal computer (PC). In 2021, the dominant share of global video game was being held by mobile, followed by console. The global video game market by mode can be segmented as follows: offline and online. In 2021, the dominant share of global video game was being held by online, mode. Technological innovations in gaming is estimated to support the global video game market.

The global video game market by region can be segmented as follows: Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Middle East & Africa. The larger share of the market was being held by Asia Pacific. Factors such as cloud gaming, shift to new models of monetization and 5G internet connectivity are expected to boost the market growth.

The outbreak of coronavirus has boosted the demand for video games, owing to lockdowns and restrictions on the movement of people. However, several companies also had to confront delays and interruptions in their product launches in the wake of the outbreak of the pandemic.

Scope of the report

  • The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global video game market with impact of COVID-19.
  • The major regional mar markets (Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Middle East & Africa) have been analyzed.
  • The market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analyzed in-depth.
  • The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (Apple Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Tencent Holdings Ltd , Sony Group Corporation, Nintendo Co., Ltd. and Electronic Art Inc.) are also presented in detail.

Market Dynamics

Growth Drivers

  • Rising Number of Gamers
  • Surge in Gen Z Population
  • Inclining Smartphone Penetration
  • Increasing Disposable Income
  • Rising Internet Penetration

Key Trends & Developments

  • 5G Internet Connectivity
  • Cloud Gaming
  • Shift To New Models Of Monetization
  • Industry Consolidation
  • Mobile Gaming and Platform 'Agnosticism'
  • Metaverse
  • Technological Advancements

Challenges

  • Piracy Protection Issues
  • Cyber Security Issues
  • Health Issues

Companies Mentioned

  • Apple Inc.
  • Electronic Art Inc.
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • Sony Group Corporation
  • Tencent Holdings Ltd

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