The IDG February 2024 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 console gaming markets, including our first forecasts for 2028.

Topics covered in this quarter's update include:

• An in-depth look at 2024's hit sensation, Palworld

• An analysis of the strategies Take-Two Interactive has used to keep GTA V in the top title charts nearly 11 years after its launch

• An overview of the PC handheld market and what the market opportunity looks like in this space

• IDG's thoughts on some key announcements from Xbox and PlayStation on their 2024 plans

• A deeper look at the changes coming to iOS/Android in the EU ahead of the DMA compliance deadline in March

• An updated Layoff Tracker

Released: February 29, 2024