The IDG July 2023 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:

• A comprehensive analysis of Xbox Game Pass, evaluating whether it is a net-positive for Microsoft, consumers, and the game industry as a whole

• A closer look at Sony's foray into digital PC game distribution, assessing PlayStation game releases on Steam and the company's strategy on PC releases 

• IDG's review of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and an analysis of the critics' vs. users' reviews

• An overview of video game streamers who ventured into the game development or publishing space

Released: July 31, 2023