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European games industry revenue reached €30bn in 2025
The European games industry generated €30 billion in 2025, with digital purchases making up 91% of revenue. While the original five major markets saw a slight decline, the overall revenue figure is bolstered by the inclusion of 11 new countries in the report. Mobile and tablets were the leading platforms for both usage and revenue generation.
Amid all the closures and layoffs, the global games market has apparently passed $200 billion in yearly revenue for the…
The global games market has surpassed $200 billion in yearly revenue for the first time, reaching $201.6 billion according to Newzoo, an increase of 9.1% year-on-year. Mobile gaming leads this growth, followed by PC and console gaming, despite widespread industry layoffs and studio closures. This financial success contrasts sharply with the recent difficulties faced by many companies and employees within the sector.
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The New Zealand games sector has surpassed $1 billion in revenue two years ahead of schedule. Separately, the European mobile games sector is projected to generate €7.53 billion globally in 2025.
GTA Online Revenue Leak Spurs Increase in Take-Two Interactive’s Stock Price
A leak revealing Grand Theft Auto Online's revenue has positively impacted Take-Two Interactive's stock price, increasing its valuation by $1 billion. Despite a hacker situation at Rockstar Games, the financial disclosure has boosted investor confidence. Grand Theft Auto 6 is reportedly expensive to develop, making this financial news particularly welcome for the company.
GTA 6 leaks anticipation ends in lacklustre news that Rockstar makes a lot of money
Leaked data from the ShinyHunters hack reveals that Grand Theft Auto Online generates approximately $10 million weekly in total revenue, with $7.3 million from Shark Card sales and $2.3 million from GTA+ subscriptions. These figures align with Take-Two Interactive's recent earnings reports and help explain the significant investment in Grand Theft Auto 6 development, estimated at $2.1 billion.
