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3、 not allowed.2305061734Table of ContentsHighlightsThe Games MarketThe GamesThe Gamers4The PC and console market in 2023Whats happening in the games market now and whats to comeLast year we saw the games market face its first downturn in over a decade.As most of the world stepped outside after severa

4、l years of being shuttered,with offices and schools welcoming people back and more live entertainment returning,PC and console playtime decreased.Compared to 2021,overall playtime dropped by almost 15%,and there was a decrease in spending year-on-year.As market analysts,we view the market holistical

5、ly and see that these trends constitute a correction towards pre-COVID engagement.While there was a drop in 2022,were confident well see an upward trend in the number of players and how much they spend,especially given that were above pre-COVID engagement levels.The battle for attention is heating u

6、p,elevating ambitions to expand the definition of engagement.We now have the metaverse,transmedia,cross-platform,remasters,and more,all of which ensure players stay connected to an IP,company,and/or platform.Also,the struggle to build and remain profitable amidst rising development costs and higher