"Majority of Gamers Still Playing Older Titles, 2023 Report Reveals"
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A report from Newzoo reveals that older live service games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft account for over 60% of the gaming community's overall playtime, with just 8% spent on brand-new releases. The most played PS5 and PS4 titles include Fortnite, GTA 5, and various Call of Duty games. The lead analyst at Newzoo notes a decline in playtime and market consolidation, with more focus and spending on fewer games and studios. This trend underscores the appeal of live service titles, prompting Sony's recent push into the space.
- Older Live Service Titles Take Up Over 60% of Overall Playtime, Report Says Push Square
- PC, console growth to lag pre-pandemic levels as gamers clock in fewer hours, report says Reuters
- Just 66 titles saw 80 percent of all playtime in 2023, most older games like Fortnite or GTA 5 Rock Paper Shotgun
- 2023 Data Shows Most People Are Playing Older Games Kotaku
- Newzoo: PC and console gaming grew by 3% in 2023 GamesIndustry.biz
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