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Asia and MENA games market generates $86.6bn in 2024 – GamesIndustry.biz
A new report by Niko Partners revealed $86.6 billion in revenue was generated by the Asia and MENA markets in 2024. Projections are that the same markets could reach $96 billion by 2029, with Thailand reported as the “fastest growing market in Southeast Asia.”
Gaming’s demographic reach: 36% of people ages 80 to 90 play video games – VentureBeat.com
According to the Entertainment Software Association, there are 205.1 million active gamers in the United States, 64% of the total population. The gaming population is growing, with active players rising amongst American children, Millennials, and the Silent Generation.
Epic Games reveals The State of Unreal for 2025 – VentureBeat.com
During the State of Unreal 2025, there was a tech demo for the Unreal Engine 5.6, which showcased Ciri from Witcher 4. The latest version of the Unreal Engine is now available for download and features support to “build super-high-fidelity, large-scale open worlds.”
Nintendo brings back late-night console launches with debut of Switch 2 – VentureBeat.com
Crowds gathered at the Nintendo Store in San Francisco, California, for the 9 p.m. launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 on June 4th. San Francisco is one of only two Nintendo Store locations in the United States; their launch coincided with the New York launch at midnight.