Gaming Deals Activity Report Q1‑Q3'22

The gaming sector recorded 626 transactions totaling $51.4 billion in the first three quarters of 2022, representing a 31 percent increase in value over the same period in 2021.

Deal volume experienced a sharp contraction throughout the year, with quarterly transactions falling from 80 in Q1 to 55 by Q3 due to regulatory scrutiny, privacy changes, and economic uncertainty.

M&A activity dominated the market, accounting for 73 percent of total deal value, with gaming-specific mergers making up 72 percent of that share as companies prioritized consolidation over organic growth.

Venture capital investment declined 25 percent year-over-year as investors adopted a more cautious approach to the broader gaming market.

Crypto-gaming emerged as a high-value niche, with Series A rounds averaging $40 million compared to the $25 million average for all gaming deals.

Notable crypto-gaming funding rounds included Jot Art at $55 million, Iskra at $34 million, and Planetarium Labs at $32 million.