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
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