Gaming Boom 2025

Tracking the $200B+ global gaming surge in 2025, driven by Nintendo Switch 2, live services, and the evolving monetization model behind GTA VI and other AAA titles.

Gaming Boom 2025

Gaming’s $200 Billion Year — And GTA VI Hasn’t Even Dropped Yet

Oct 13, 2025

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Gaming’s $200 Billion Year — And GTA VI Hasn’t Even Dropped Yet

Global gaming revenue is hitting $200+ billion in 2025, and it’s not because of GTA VI — it’s because the Nintendo Switch 2 is printing money, and live services are rewriting the business model.

Samuel Rogers

Gaming Boom 2025

Gaming’s $200 Billion Year — And GTA VI Hasn’t Even Dropped Yet

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