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Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review Reveals Your Gaming Habits
gaming1 month ago

Nintendo Switch 2025 Year in Review Reveals Your Gaming Habits

Nintendo’s 2025 year-in-review for Switch (and Switch 2) is live for signed-in users, showing total playtime, monthly top titles, genre breakdown, and a Game of the Year, plus a shareable image. 2025 featured the Switch 2’s June launch, but the recap does not separate results between the original Switch and the newer model. Rival platforms offered their own recaps (Sony, Steam), while Microsoft skipped one amid major anniversaries. Access is via the Nintendo account page, and there’s no direct social sharing from the site.

via Engadget|
#gaming#nintendo#playtime
Death Stranding 2: Kojima's Cautionary Tale of Connection
gaming8 months ago

Death Stranding 2: Kojima's Cautionary Tale of Connection

Death Stranding 2, a larger and more detailed sequel to the original, offers a main story length of 40-60 hours for casual players, with full platinum trophy completion potentially taking 80-120 hours, depending on how much time players invest in unlocking all features and secrets. The game is exclusive to PS5 and features improved gameplay and a more coherent story.

via Kotaku|
#death-stranding-2#game-length#gaming
"2023 Gaming Trends: Majority of Playtime Dominated by Older Titles"
gaming1 year ago

"2023 Gaming Trends: Majority of Playtime Dominated by Older Titles"

A new report by Newzoo reveals that over half of the game time in 2023 was spent on just 66 specific games, with 20% of that time spent on games other than those mentioned. Notably, a significant portion of playtime was dedicated to games at least six years old, with titles like Fortnite, League of Legends, GTA 5, Minecraft, and Roblox accounting for 27% of all playtime. This trend poses challenges for new game developers, as evergreen titles and robust content pipelines continue to dominate the gaming landscape, making it increasingly difficult to grow a game's playerbase.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#evergreen-titles#gaming#older-games
"2023 Report: Majority of Gamers Favor Older Titles, Newzoo Data Reveals"
gaming-industry1 year ago

"2023 Report: Majority of Gamers Favor Older Titles, Newzoo Data Reveals"

A new industry report from Newzoo suggests that a small number of older video games are dominating consumers' playtime, making it harder for new games to find an audience. In 2023, just 66 titles accounted for 80% of all playtime, with 60% spent on games six years old or older. Games like Fortnite, GTA V, League of Legends, Minecraft, and Roblox made up 27% of all playtime, while annualized sequels and live service games contributed significantly to the playtime. The report highlights the challenge of growing a game's playerbase in a landscape dominated by established franchises and robust content pipelines.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#consumer-habits#game-development#gaming-industry
"2023 Gaming Report: Older Titles Dominate Playtime Despite Slower Growth"
gaming-industry1 year ago

"2023 Gaming Report: Older Titles Dominate Playtime Despite Slower Growth"

Research firm Newzoo predicts that personal computing and console gaming revenue growth will remain below pre-pandemic levels through 2026, with a projected 2.7% growth rate compared to the 7.2% growth rate from 2015 to 2021. Gamers are playing fewer hours, with average quarterly playtime dropping 26% from 2021 to 2023, and this trend is expected to continue due to weaker gaming release schedules. Industry giants like Sony, Tencent Holdings' Riot Games, and Electronic Arts have laid off employees and scaled back operations, while gaming industry consolidation is on the rise, with fewer publishers and a small group of games capturing a large share of player engagement.

via Reuters|
#console#gaming#gaming-industry
"Baldur's Gate 3: Players' Choices and Playtime Break Records"
gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: Players' Choices and Playtime Break Records"

Players of Baldur's Gate 3 have collectively spent over 452.5 million hours playing the game, which is equivalent to 51,662 years. Additionally, 8,196 years have been spent in the game's character creator alone. The game has seen 1.3 million people finish it, while 1.24 million players have been turned into a wheel of sentient cheese. Only 464 parties have completed the new hardcore Honour mode, with over 34,000 players dying in the process.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#baldurs-gate-3#character-creator#gaming
"Baldur's Gate 3: Players' Fascination with Character Creation Revealed"
gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: Players' Fascination with Character Creation Revealed"

Larian Studios has released statistics for Baldur's Gate 3, revealing that 15.9% of playtime is spent in the character creator. Over 1.3 million players have completed the game's campaign, while 1.24 million players have transformed themselves into rolling cheese wheels. Shadowheart is the most popular romance option, and 158,000 players attempted the difficult Honour mode with only 464 successful playthroughs. The game's release date for Xbox Series X/S will be announced at The Game Awards.

via Eurogamer.net|
#baldurs-gate-3#character-creation#gaming
"Granblue Fantasy: Relink - A Must-Play RPG with a 20-Hour Main Story and 100+ Hours of Content"
gaming2 years ago

"Granblue Fantasy: Relink - A Must-Play RPG with a 20-Hour Main Story and 100+ Hours of Content"

Cygames has announced that Granblue Fantasy: Relink, an upcoming action JRPG, will have a main story playtime of 20 hours, with an additional 40 hours of content for completionists. After completing the main story, an "additional scenario" will be unlocked, extending the playtime to roughly 40 hours. Challenging quests will also be unlocked, providing more powerful foes and equipment. Completionists can expect to spend at least 100 hours on the game. Granblue Fantasy: Relink will feature accessibility options such as Full Assist mode and standard Assist Mode. The game will launch worldwide on February 1, 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam.

via Noisy Pixel|
#action-jrpg#completionists#gameplay-features
The Decline of Play: How Overbearing Parents and Technology Rob Children of Fun
parenting2 years ago

The Decline of Play: How Overbearing Parents and Technology Rob Children of Fun

A study from the University of Essex suggests that modern parents are monitoring their children more than previous generations, potentially hindering spontaneous play and development. The "heightened intensity" of parenting has led to less time for independent play, where children learn about risks and dangers. Paradoxically, many parents are worried about this lack of spontaneous play and its impact on their children's development. The study also highlights the sedentary nature of children's play due to technology. The rise in structured physical activity among kids coincided with a decline in spontaneous play, as parents felt the need to constantly intervene. The study recommends a culture shift to encourage independent play while still learning about risks.

via Study Finds|
#child-development#helicopter-parents#independent-play
"Baldur's Gate 3: Launch Success, Player Dedication, and Critical Acclaim"
gaming2 years ago

"Baldur's Gate 3: Launch Success, Player Dedication, and Critical Acclaim"

Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, accumulated a total playtime of 10 million hours, equivalent to 1,225 years, during its launch weekend. The game saw 368 players completing the campaign, with over 93% of players creating custom characters. The most popular character to play as was Gale, and the Paladin class was the most favored. Despite some bugs, the developer is committed to improving the game's experience with upcoming patches and hotfixes.

via The Nerd Stash|
#baldurs-gate-3#gaming#larian-studios
Baldur's Gate 3 Shatters 10 Million Hour Playtime Record
gaming2 years ago

Baldur's Gate 3 Shatters 10 Million Hour Playtime Record

Baldur's Gate 3, developed by Larian Studios, garnered over 10 million hours of playtime during its opening weekend, with players collectively spending 1225 years in the game. The statistics also revealed that most players created custom characters, 10 percent spent over an hour in the character creator menu, and one character, Astarion, rejected over 100,000 people. The game is available on PC and will soon be released on Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

via Prima Games|
#baldurs-gate-3#gaming#larian-studios