SuperData revises VR forecasts, calling VR “the biggest loser”
While the entire games industry was given an injection thanks to Black Friday, SuperData says that VR was “the biggest loser.”
September Digital Gaming Revenue up 5% to $6.2 million
SuperData research released the September report for Digital Gaming Revenue, which is up by 5% from 2015. That's less than the expected growth.
SuperData predicts Sony will sell 2.5 million PSVR units in 2016
PlayStation VR is definitely going to sell well, but how well? Apparently, it might ship 2.5 million units in the first few months. Insanity!
Digital gaming grossed $6.1 Billion in August
The numbers are in and August was a huge month for digital downloads. You might think the beleaguered No Man's Sky was responsible for a lot of that, but actually World of Warcraft also made a big comeback.
Pokémon GO helped boost 3DS and Pokémon games sales
Pokemon GO has had an incredible effect on the rest of Nintendo's products, helping boost 3DS sales
Hardcore gamers aren’t the only ones boosting eSports revenue
The latest research done by SuperData shows a slowing eSports market, but it's one that's not only generated by the hardcore gamers. Casual gamers are aiding the growth with ticket sales, streaming viewerships, and more. Let's not forget the millions of dollars
SuperData numbers reveal why Blizzard might be focusing on Overwatch on PC
Is Blizzard focusing on PC gamers with Overwatch? Well, if they are, it might make more sense.
SuperData: MMO players buy most in first month of playing, abandon games in groups
MMO games make a ridiculous amount of money, but the trends are pretty predictable.
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