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Cover of U.S. Gaming Market Report: July 2025
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U.S. Gaming Market Report: July 2025

The United States gaming market experienced a strong performance in July 2025, with total consumer spending reaching $5.05 billion.

  • The US gaming market generated $5.05 billion in total revenue during July 2025, marking a 5% year-over-year increase.
  • Game software sales grew 4% to $4.48 billion, driven by the strong launch of EA Sports College Football 26, which became the month's best-selling game and the third best-selling title year-to-date.
  • Gaming hardware sales surged 21% to $384 million, fueled by the Nintendo Switch 2, which sold 2 million units across June and July.
Game World ObserverAug 2025
Cover of GMTK Digest: July 2025
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GMTK Digest: July 2025

The July 2025 industry digest provides a critical analysis of the newly released title Donkey Kong Bananza, highlighting its development pedigree and core gameplay mechanics.

  • Nintendo’s 'Donkey Kong Bananza,' developed by the core team behind 'Super Mario Odyssey,' marks a strategic pivot from traditional precision platforming to high-intensity, environmental destruction mechanics.
  • The game replaces the studio’s signature exploration-heavy, puzzle-like level design with a punch-heavy combat system focused on time-sensitive objectives.
  • While the title maintains Nintendo’s standard production values and collectible-driven progression, the manic gameplay pace frequently obscures spatial orientation and navigation paths.
Game Maker's ToolkitJul 2025