2023 Report Highlights Growth in Europe’s Video Game Industry, Workforce, and Revenue
Video Games Europe and the European Games Developer Federation (EGDF) released their , outlining the state of Europe’s video game sector. Key findings show that 75% of European gamers are adults, with an average age of 31.4. The overall workforce grew by 6.7% to nearly 115,000, while industry revenue increased 5% to €25.7 billion across major markets. Women now represent 24.4% of the workforce, up 1.3% from last year. The report emphasizes the need for a robust EU strategy to address the skills gap and support talent development, crucial for sustaining growth in Europe’s dynamic gaming sector.
South Korean Developers Embrace Shift Toward Single-Player Console and PC Games
South Korean game developers are seeing , marking a shift from the region’s traditionally online and free-to-play-dominated industry. Developers at Pearl Abyss, Round8 Studio, and Shift Up report that players are increasingly drawn to narrative-driven experiences, both domestically and globally. Recent releases like “Lies of P” and “Stellar Blade” signal this trend, as companies explore new markets beyond mobile. While some executives see limited growth for consoles in South Korea, others highlight the expanding interest in single-player games, indicating a potential shift in the region’s gaming landscape.
Crunchyroll Expands Indian Language Dubs with Seven New Anime Releases
Crunchyroll has plans to stream Indian language dubs for seven anime titles. Beginning August 20, the platform will release Tamil and Telugu dubs of Mashle: Magic and Muscles and Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu dubs of Dr. Stone: Stone Wars. On August 23, Hindi dubs of Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation and its sequel will be available, followed by Assassination Classroom (seasons one and two) on August 28. Additionally, Horimiya will be released on September 6, while Blue Lock and Banished from the Hero’s Party will arrive on September 10, all in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
EA Sports College Football 25 Tops U.S. Sales, Boosts July Gaming Revenue by 10%
Electronic Arts (EA) scored a major win with EA Sports College Football 25, which became the best-selling game of July 2024 and the year so far in the U.S., . The football title dethroned Elden Ring as the top-selling game, followed by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Minecraft. Despite being a console-exclusive release, EA Sports College Football 25 also boosted hardware sales.
