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GoldenEye and TimeSplitters Developers Reunite: Market Outlook and Regional Trends

This analysis examines current trends in the video game industry, focusing on the shifting market dynamics between legacy titles and new releases, as well as growth projections for the Asia and MENA regions.

• The Asia and MENA gaming markets are projected to reach $88.97 billion in 2025, representing a 2.7% year-over-year growth and a total of 1.7 billion players.
• Newzoo data indicates that 57% of total gaming playtime in 2024 was spent on titles released at least six years ago, largely driven by the dominance of live-service games like Fortnite, Roblox, and GTA Online.
• Only 12% of total gaming playtime in 2024 was dedicated to games released within that same year, highlighting the increasing challenge new releases face in capturing player attention.