[Gaming News] Global Video-Games industry is expected to earn about US$ 188.8 billion in 2025

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The global video-games industry is expected to earn about US$ 188.8 billion in 2025, showing steady growth compared to previous years. GamesMarket+2Wccftech+2

The total number of gamers worldwide is estimated to hit around 3.6 billion in 2025. GamesMarket+1

While mobile gaming remains the largest share overall, console gaming is seeing rising growth in 2025, partly thanks to new consoles. Wccftech+1

What’s trending in gaming right now

Cloud Gaming & Online Gaming Surge — Because of faster internet (5G) and better streaming infrastructure, cloud gaming and online multiplayer games are growing rapidly. This is helping more people around the world access high-quality games without expensive hardware. GlobeNewswire+1

VR / AR / Immersive Experiences Keep Expanding — Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) games are becoming more accessible. New headsets and better software are pushing immersive gaming beyond a niche audience. N-iX Games+1

Mobile + Casual Gaming Dominate — Because smartphones are cheap and widely available globally, many players enjoy mobile games. This segment remains a major driver of global gaming revenue

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