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Market Analysis October 6, 2022

Newzoo: cloud gaming market to reach $2.4 billion in revenue in 2022

Despite the recent shutdown of Google Stadia, cloud gaming is a rapidly growing segment of the games industry. According to Newzoo, this market will reach $2.4 billion in revenue by the end of this year.

Marketing October 6, 2022

7 basic rules for game discounts, and why holding sales as often as possible is key

CAPY studio director Joel Burgess has shared seven basic rules for video game discounts. Some of these tips seem obvious, but it is always better to know what works and what doesn’t best beforehand.

Market Analysis October 6, 2022

Harry Potter mobile games reach $1 billion in revenue as Magic Awakened gains momentum

Total player spending in Harry Potter mobile games has reached $1 billion, according to Sensor Tower. Jam City-developed RPG Hogwarts Mystery remains the highest-grossing title based on this IP, with NetEase’s Magic Awakened hot on its heels.

Legal October 6, 2022

Brazilian regulator approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, sees no risk to competition in console market

Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has ruled on the Activision Blizzard acquisition. The regulator approved the deal with no restrictions, saying that Call of Duty’s potential exclusivity to the Xbox ecosystem won’t harm competition.