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MENA-3 Games Market Report & Five-Year Forecast: 2024
The MENA-3 Games Market Report & Five-Year Forecast provides a comprehensive analysis of the gaming industry across Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt.
- The gaming market in the MENA-3 region (Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt) is projected to reach $2.65 billion in revenue by 2027, growing from $1.92 billion in 2023 at a five-year CAGR of 8.2%.
- The number of active gamers in the MENA-3 region is expected to rise from 68.4 million in 2023 to 79.6 million by 2027.
- Saudi Arabia serves as the region's gaming powerhouse, accounting for more than half of the total regional revenue in 2023.
MLS, EA Detail eMLS 2024 Season
Major League Soccer and EA Sports have finalized the structure and competitive calendar for the 2024 eMLS season.
- The 2024 eMLS season will exclusively utilize EA Sports FC 24 as its competitive platform, marking a transition from the previous FIFA series.
- The 2024 tournament structure features two League Series events in February and March, each with a $20,000 prize pool, culminating in the eMLS Cup on March 10 in Austin, Texas.
- The eMLS Cup offers a $35,000 total prize pool and provides the top two finishers with direct qualification bids to the FC Pro World Championship.
EA Promises a Lighter Release Slate in 2024
Electronic Arts is shifting toward a more conservative release schedule for the 2024 fiscal year, prioritizing stability over a high volume of new titles.
- Electronic Arts will maintain a lighter release slate in 2024, with no new sequels for the Battlefield or Sims franchises scheduled before April 1, 2025.
- Microsoft reported $7.1 billion in gaming revenue for the quarter, with 55% of its 61% growth in Xbox content and services attributed to the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
- Palworld has achieved the largest third-party launch in Game Pass history, reaching over seven million players on Xbox platforms.
Nikolaj Nyholm Returns as CEO of Astralis
The Danish esports organization Astralis has announced a significant leadership transition, with founder and former board chairman Nikolaj Nyholm returning to the role of CEO.
- Nikolaj Nyholm has returned as CEO of the Danish esports organization Astralis, effective January 9, 2024.
- Outgoing CEO Anders Hørsholt has stepped down from his position to transition into roles as a strategic advisor and member of the board of directors.
- Hørsholt’s nomination to the board will be formally presented to shareholders at the company's general meeting on April 9, 2024.
19 Mobile Games Crossed $1 Billion in Revenue in 2023
In 2023, the mobile gaming sector saw 19 titles reach the significant milestone of $1 billion in lifetime revenue.
- In 2023, 19 mobile games reached the $1 billion lifetime revenue milestone, accounting for the majority of the 26 total mobile apps that achieved this threshold during the year.
- Asian companies dominate the top-performing mobile sector, with 11 of the 19 billion-dollar titles developed or published by firms including Tencent, Bandai Namco, and Konami.
- The list of billion-dollar earners spans diverse genres, including MOBA, strategy, match-3, and sports simulations, featuring titles such as League of Legends: Wild Rift, Royal Match, and EA Sports FC.
NSPCC Partners With EPIC.LAN for Game Safe Cup
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) has partnered with EPIC.LAN, National Student Esports, and SAF to launch the inaugural Game Safe Cup.
- The UK children's charity NSPCC is partnering with EPIC.LAN, National Student Esports, and SAF to launch the inaugural Game Safe Cup, a free-to-enter EA Sports FC 24 tournament.
- The tournament is part of the broader Game Safe Festival, an initiative designed to educate parents and children on online safety and promote a safer gaming environment.
- Registration for the Game Safe Cup opens on January 3, 2024, with online qualifiers beginning on January 13, 2024.
What Were the Top New PC & Console Games of 2023?
This analysis identifies the top-performing new video game releases of 2023 across major PC and console platforms, including Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
- Steam's market shows a clear bifurcation where independent titles like Sons Of The Forest lead in unit sales, while high-priced AAA releases like Hogwarts Legacy capture the majority of gross revenue.
- Console markets on PlayStation and Xbox remain heavily reliant on established intellectual properties and sequels, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, EA Sports FC 24, and Spider-Man 2 serving as the primary revenue drivers.
- Consumer behavior differs significantly by platform, as Steam players demonstrate a high appetite for mid-priced indie games, whereas console users prioritize premium AAA experiences or subscription-based access.
Roblox Q3 2023 Earnings Recap
Roblox demonstrated significant financial and operational momentum in the third quarter of 2023, characterized by a 20% year-over-year revenue increase and a 29% rise in mobile daily active users.
- Roblox reported a 20% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3 2023, with mobile daily active users (DAUs) growing 29% year-over-year.
- Roblox maintains its position as the top app by monthly active users (MAUs) within the PvP game category, which includes competitors like Minecraft, Pokémon Go, and Clash Royale.
- EA Sports FC™ Mobile Soccer was the fastest-rising app in the PvP category, climbing four spots to 7th overall and increasing its market share by 0.11% while other top apps saw slight declines.
Plus: Here Comes The Day Before, and We're Fascinated!
This analysis examines the state of the global PC and console gaming market during the transition between the 2023 Autumn and Winter sales.
- The Day Before remains a major market focal point with over 255,000 Steam followers despite significant development delays and skepticism.
- Steam's current market landscape is bifurcated between premium niche titles, such as Last Train Home and SteamWorld Build (2,900–4,250 CCU), and low-cost viral hits like HoloParade and My Suika.
- Console markets on PlayStation and Xbox remain dominated by evergreen franchises, specifically EA Sports FC 24, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and NBA 2K24.
EA Sports FC 24: US and UK Market Performance
EA Sports FC 24, the first title in the series to transition away from the FIFA brand, demonstrated strong market performance during its October 2023 launch month.
- EA Sports FC 24 successfully maintained the franchise's market position as the second highest-grossing game in the US and UK during its October 2023 launch month.
- Player engagement improved over the previous year, with the title reaching 5th place in console MAU and 23rd on PC, compared to 7th and 38th for FIFA 23.
- Global reach expanded to 8.8% of gamers across 37 markets with an average playtime of 38.1 hours, up from 6.7% reach and 36 hours for FIFA 23.
Games Industry Finance Cheat Sheet: Autumn 2023
The Autumn 2023 Games Industry Finance Cheat Sheet provides a consolidated overview of financial performance for major publicly traded video game companies.
- Ubisoft reported a 36.6% year-on-year growth in net bookings, driven by a strong release slate.
- Tencent achieved a 10% revenue increase as Chinese regulatory conditions for the gaming sector softened.
- Electronic Arts successfully rebranded its football franchise to EA Sports FC, securing 14.5 million accounts at launch.
Epic Layoffs, EA's FIFA Fallout, and the Future of Gaming Haptics
This analysis examines significant shifts within the gaming industry as of October 2023, focusing on corporate restructuring, licensing transitions, and emerging hardware trends.
- Epic Games laid off 16% of its workforce, totaling over 800 employees, as it shifts toward a creator-backed revenue share business model for Fortnite.
- Electronic Arts has successfully transitioned away from the FIFA brand with the launch of EA Sports FC 24, suggesting the licensing split has increased the value of EA's internal sports portfolio.
- The gaming industry is increasingly experimenting with wearable haptics, exemplified by the OWO haptic shirt tie-in for Ubisoft's Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
