It will be the third straight year without an in-person E3. The show’s relevance has been flagging in recent years, even before the pandemic. DFC Intelligence analyst David Cole weighs in.
However, developers face more hardships finding work and uncertainty in production.
It’s a decrease of just over 1% when compared to last year, but the COVID-19 has resulted in a nearly impossible benchmark to surpass.
The organization raised $30 for charities in 2020, a year that has emphasized social injustices.
The mega-publisher has been on a streak of layoffs over the last few years. Meanwhile, CEO Bobby Kotick is set to receive a $200 million payout.
The pandemic has accelerated existing upward trends in the games industry, particularly among older demographics. NPD’s Mat Piscatella weighs in.
My.Games has partnered with Take This, the IGDA, and the Fair Play Alliance to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of the games industry at large.
Newzoo has increased its forecast once again thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Things aren’t looking good for the floundering company.
COVID-19 and the advent of next-gen consoles have had a noticeable impact on this fall’s slate of games, but consumer interest remains high.