If you buy more than two new games a year, you're in the minority
5 hours ago
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- A third of US video game players buy a new game less than once a year.
- 63% of players buy two or fewer games annually.
- Only 4% of players purchase a new game more than once per month.
- Hyper-enthusiast, price-insensitive players sustain the non-free-to-play gaming market.
- Xbox Game Pass price hike raises questions about value for average players.
- Smaller studios struggle as players mostly buy major titles like EA FC, Call of Duty, and GTA 6.
- Free-to-play live-service games dominate player time.
- 14% of players purchasing monthly games help keep the industry afloat.
- Microsoft and Amazon are lowering barriers to attract average consumers.
- Experts suggest the future of console gaming isn't entirely bleak.