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Data: 96% of studios now run a direct-to-consumer web store or plan to
A survey by FastSpring and Omdia reveals that 96% of game studios either operate or plan to launch a direct-to-consumer (D2C) web store. Recent regulatory changes, particularly concerning Apple and Google, have increased developer confidence in D2C's future value, with many planning to increase investment and launch stores within the next year.
Discussing unionization, layoffs, and monetization
A Game Developer podcast episode, featuring analysts from GDC and Omdia, discusses key findings from the GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report. The conversation covers trends in monetization, industry layoffs, and conglomeration, as well as developer opinions on unionization, with younger developers showing significantly higher support.
Ten Questions and Answers About the Games Industry in 2024
Omdia's expert games analysts will discuss pressing industry questions for 2024 in a webinar preparing attendees for GDC. Key topics include the reasons behind industry layoffs, the impact of subscription services on player behavior, and developers' current and future spending plans, all supported by Omdia's data.
[Omdia Webinar] 2025 Games Industry - 10 Big Questions & Answers
Omdia analysts hosted a webinar on March 11, 2025, discussing ten key questions and predictions for the games industry in 2025, in preparation for GDC 2025. Topics included the industry's viability, the impact of a potential 'Switch 2' release, and the role of AI in game development and the value chain.
PC shipments have actually grown this quarter despite the RAMpocalypse says IDC. Well, everywhere except the Americas
Global PC shipments saw a 2.5% growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong performance in Asia Pacific and EMEA, despite ongoing memory shortages. However, market analysts like IDC and Omdia predict a decline for the rest of the year due to rising component costs, logistical challenges, and deteriorating economic conditions, which are expected to increase PC prices for consumers.
Developer use of generative AI may be declining
Developer adoption of generative AI tools is declining, with only 29 percent of surveyed developers reporting usage in the first half of 2026, down from 36 percent the previous year. This trend reverses an earlier spike and is accompanied by increased developer concerns about AI's negative impact on game quality and rising development costs.
