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306. Are We at Peak Gaming? Seven Questions Shaping the Future of Games with Newzoo's Emmanuel Rosier
Description
Mobile gaming is slowing down, and the question isn’t if, but who still wins.
www.newzoo.com/resources/trend-reports/newzoo-global-games-market-report-2025
In this conversation, Michail Katkoff and Emmanuel Rosier from Newzoo break down Newzoo’s latest forecast, projecting the industry to hit $103B in 2025 with growth slipping below 3%. The duo explores what this slowdown means for developers, platforms, payment intermediaries, and a new wave of tech financing companies that are quietly reshaping the ecosystem.
Chapters
00:00 The State of Gaming in 2025
05:26 Player Demographics and Engagement Trends
10:22 Regional Growth and Market Dynamics
15:14 Revenue Distribution and Market Focus
22:18 Mobile Gaming Challenges and Opportunities
27:11 Genre Evolution and Player Preferences
38:23 The Shift from Console Wars to Nostalgia
42:06 The Balance of Remakes and Creativity
45:31 Understanding Remakes vs. Remasters
48:35 The Mobile Gaming Landscape
53:37 Roblox's Rise and Its Impact
58:34 The Future of Gaming Platforms and Trends
01:08:58 Outro.mp4