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Global Gaming Report 2023: Investment & M&A Overview

The global gaming industry experienced a significant year for deal-making in 2023, characterized by record-breaking transaction values and a return to pre-pandemic activity levels.

• The global gaming industry recorded $86 billion in total closed transaction value in 2023, largely driven by Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
• Beyond mega-deals, the industry saw 960 announced transactions totaling $20 billion, with robust M&A activity in PC/console (44 deals) and mobile (37 deals).
• Private financing remained active with over $3.5 billion raised across 750+ rounds, with 85% of Q4 funding directed toward seed and early-stage companies.