All articles tagged with #game purchases
Most gamers buy fewer than two new games per year, with a small, affluent segment driving industry revenue through high spending and microtransactions, while the majority prefer free-to-play or less frequent purchases.
A new report reveals that in the US, a third of gamers buy less than one game per year, with 63% purchasing two or fewer annually, highlighting a small core of highly engaged players who sustain the industry. This trend raises questions about the future of game sales, the impact of subscription services like Game Pass, and the viability of smaller studios amid changing consumer habits.
Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming platform, has introduced a new feature that allows players to buy games, similar to Google Stadia. Currently, this feature is limited to select Ubisoft titles, such as Assassin's Creed Mirage, and works by purchasing a license linked to the player's Ubisoft account. This approach provides players with the ability to play their purchased games on alternate platforms, even if Amazon Luna were to shut down. The Amazon Luna Controller is currently discounted to $40.