IDG's October 2022 Games Report offers in-depth coverage of the global gaming market. This report features IDG's insights and analysis on key trends affecting the console, PC, and mobile gaming markets, along with thorough coverage of other news and M&A activity into the space. In addition, this report features updated forecasts for the global PC gaming market.

Topics covered in this quarter's update include, among others:

• An updated look at the economics of PC/console game development with highlights on key changes and the impact they have on the business of game-making

• A spotlight on the sudden influx of dedicated handheld gaming products

• A deep dive into the boom of video game-based TV show/movie adaptions and an analysis of the factors contributing to their success

• IDG's thoughts on Stadia's shutdown and how it may impact the future of the cloud gaming market

• An overview of trends in the VOD subscription space and what they mean for the gaming subscription business

Released: October 25, 2022