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LoL for the Smartest, Fifa / EA FC for the Least Savvy? Intelligence Test Made Players Laugh

LoL for the Smartest, Fifa / EA FC for the Least Savvy? Intelligence Test Made Players Laugh

The Which Bingo Group's player intelligence test is more of a curiosity, but at least it amused confused League of Legends (and other) players a hundredfold.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

October 7, 2024

LoL for the Smartest, Fifa / EA FC for the Least Savvy? Intelligence Test Made Players Laugh
Games Bring Generations Together; Their Fans Are 85% of Internet Users

Games Bring Generations Together; Their Fans Are 85% of Internet Users

Newzoo's new report is further proof that video games are no longer the domain of only the youngest generations.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

September 2, 2024

Games Bring Generations Together; Their Fans Are 85% of Internet Users
Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity

Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity

A new study may confirm players' old suspicions that trading virtual items in the Counter-Strike series, among others, is a front for money launderers.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

July 25, 2024

Money Laundering on Steam? Researchers Point to Suspicious User Activity
Video Games as Form of Self-Expression. More Players Would Like to Look More Like Their Avatars

Video Games as Form of Self-Expression. More Players Would Like to Look More Like Their Avatars

Video games are still mainly a form of relaxation, but more and more gamers also want to express themselves while playing.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

May 22, 2024

Video Games as Form of Self-Expression. More Players Would Like to Look More Like Their Avatars
We Like Games We Know Best. Most-played Titles Mostly Older, Starfield and Switch Rare Exceptions

We Like Games We Know Best. Most-played Titles Mostly Older, Starfield and Switch Rare Exceptions

New games seem to be loosing out to older, everlasting titles in the battle for players' attention.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

April 3, 2024

We Like Games We Know Best. Most-played Titles Mostly Older, Starfield and Switch Rare Exceptions
According to Renowned Analyst, Lots Depends on GTA 6. „There's Probably Never Been a More Important Thing to Ever Release in the Industry”

According to Renowned Analyst, Lots Depends on GTA 6. „There's Probably Never Been a More Important Thing to Ever Release in the Industry”

Mat Piscatella once again shared his thoughts on GTA 6. According to the expert, the release of Rockstar Games' game should boost the entire industry.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

March 15, 2024

According to Renowned Analyst, Lots Depends on GTA 6. „There's Probably Never Been a More Important Thing to Ever Release in the Industry”
24% of Digital PC Games Aren't Even Launched. More Than Half Players Would Resell Them - If They Could

24% of Digital PC Games Aren't Even Launched. More Than Half Players Would Resell Them - If They Could

Research conducted on a group of gamers from the United States and the United Kingdom indicates that the digital distribution model for games needs to change.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

February 8, 2024

24% of Digital PC Games Aren't Even Launched. More Than Half Players Would Resell Them - If They Could
More Game-Services Inbound. 95% Devs Creating 'Em or Intend to

More Game-Services Inbound. 95% Devs Creating 'Em or Intend to

The latest report on the video game industry provides us with a number of interesting insights into the health of development teams. The main conclusion? Games-services continue to rule, although their creation is burdened with increasing costs as well as risks.

video games

Marcin Przała

February 6, 2024

More Game-Services Inbound. 95% Devs Creating 'Em or Intend to
Toxicity in Video Games is on the Rise; Devs Have No Illusions

Toxicity in Video Games is on the Rise; Devs Have No Illusions

Players and developers are increasingly encountering cases of toxic behavior in video games, but combating it is not a priority for all developers.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

October 19, 2023

Toxicity in Video Games is on the Rise; Devs Have No Illusions
Nearly Half of Gamers Found a Spouse Through Games

Nearly Half of Gamers Found a Spouse Through Games

Video games are not only a chance to let off some steam after a hard day, but also an opportunity to find love. Nearly half of gamers met their future partner while playing.

video games

Kamil Kleszyk

October 17, 2023

Nearly Half of Gamers Found a Spouse Through Games
As Many as 87% of Retro Games Have Been Lost

As Many as 87% of Retro Games Have Been Lost

For many years, the game industry has faced the problem of perpetuating its own heritage. Sad conclusions about the current state of affairs are presented in a report by the Video Game History Foundation.

video games

Adam Celarek

July 11, 2023

As Many as 87% of Retro Games Have Been Lost
Elderly Gamers Feel Forgotten by Gaming Industry

Elderly Gamers Feel Forgotten by Gaming Industry

Gamers in their fifties are a growing part of the gaming market. Yet their needs are often overlooked by developers.

video games

Adrian Werner

July 10, 2023

Elderly Gamers Feel Forgotten by Gaming Industry
Games For 'Hardcore Gamers' Form Increasingly Small Part of the Market

Games For 'Hardcore Gamers' Form Increasingly Small Part of the Market

A report revealing the shape of the US gaming market can lead to surprising conclusions. In particular, the progressive disparity among the major branches of the industry seems particularly interesting.

video games

Adam Celarek

June 20, 2023

Games For 'Hardcore Gamers' Form Increasingly Small Part of the Market
Analyzing Financial Performance of Biggest Gaming Companies in 2022

Analyzing Financial Performance of Biggest Gaming Companies in 2022

The beginning of March is a time of financial summaries in the gaming industry. Major companies listed on the world's stock exchanges have just released their results for Q4 2022, and we analyze the data.

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Maciej Jalowiec

March 15, 2023

Analyzing Financial Performance of Biggest Gaming Companies in 2022
Gaming Market Loses Despite Player Number Growth; We Have an Idea Why

Gaming Market Loses Despite Player Number Growth; We Have an Idea Why

The gaming industry has significantly increased its reach over the past two years. As a result, there are more and more players every year. At the same time, the value of the market has shrunk significantly in 2022, making the situation complicated.

video games

Wiktor Szczesny

November 22, 2022

Gaming Market Loses Despite Player Number Growth; We Have an Idea Why
PC Game Market in Japan Doubled in 3 Years

PC Game Market in Japan Doubled in 3 Years

PC games are doing better and better in Japan. Revenues from the segment have doubled in just a few years.

video games

Adrian Werner

November 7, 2022

PC Game Market in Japan Doubled in 3 Years
List of the Most Popular PC Game Genres

List of the Most Popular PC Game Genres

Thanks to several months of analysis, we learned what video game genres reign supreme on PC. Deeper interpretation enables us to draw some interesting conclusions.

video games

Jakub Tarchala

September 27, 2022

List of the Most Popular PC Game Genres
Belgium's New Regulations Failed to Get Rid of Lootboxes

Belgium's New Regulations Failed to Get Rid of Lootboxes

2018 was supposed to be the end of lootboxes in Belgium. However, apparently banning this type of „gambling” proved too difficult in practice.

video games

Jacob Blazewicz

August 9, 2022

Belgium's New Regulations Failed to Get Rid of Lootboxes
Gamers Are Better at Making Decisions, Research Proves

Gamers Are Better at Making Decisions, Research Proves

Recent studies show that playing video games positively affects brain function. Players excel in tasks that require decision-making using sensorimotor mechanisms, so video games could find new applications.

video games

Damian Mista

July 26, 2022

Gamers Are Better at Making Decisions, Research Proves
CS:GO and Old Age - When Are Pro Gamers at Their Best?

CS:GO and Old Age - When Are Pro Gamers at Their Best?

A recent study has helped determine how the passage of years affects form in professional CS:GO competition. The statistics resolve whether youth has an advantage over experience.

video games

Michal Ciezadlik

April 21, 2022

CS:GO and Old Age - When Are Pro Gamers at Their Best?