Deconstructor of Fun
Deconstructor of Fun
Deconstructor of Fun
306. Are We at Peak Gaming? Seven Questions Shaping the Future of Games with Newzoo's Emmanuel Rosier
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Sep 23, 2025 at 6:41 am.
The State of Gaming in 202505:26 Player Demographics and Engagement Trends10:22 Regional Growth and Market Dynamics15:14 Revenue Distribution and Market Focus22:18 Mobile Gaming Challenges and Opportunities27:11 Genre Evolution and Player Preferences38:23 The Shift from Console Wars to Nostalgia42:06 The Balance of Remakes and Creativity45:31 Understanding Remakes vs. Remasters48:35 The Mobile Gaming Landscape53:37 Roblox's Rise and Its Impact58:34 The Future of Gaming Platforms and Trends01:08:58 Outro.mp4
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Mobile gaming is slowing down, and the question isn’t if, but who still wins.www.newzoo.com/resources/trend-reports/newzoo-global-games-market-report-2025In this conversation, Michail Katkoff and Emmanuel Rosier from Newzoo break down Newzoo’s latest forecast, projecting the industry to hit $103B in 2025 with growth slipping below 3%. The duo explores what this slowdown means for developers, platforms, payment intermediaries, and a new wave of tech financing companies that are quietly reshaping the ecosystem.Chapters00:00 The State of Gaming in 202505:26 Player Demographics and Engagement Trends10:22 Regional Growth and Market Dynamics15:14 Revenue Distribution and Market Focus22:18 Mobile Gaming Challenges and Opportunities27:11 Genre Evolution and Player Preferences38:23 The Shift from Console Wars to Nostalgia42:06 The Balance of Remakes and Creativity45:31 Understanding Remakes vs. Remasters48:35 The Mobile Gaming Landscape53:37 Roblox's Rise and Its Impact58:34 The Future of Gaming Platforms and Trends01:08:58 Outro.mp4