UNITED STATES GAMING MARKET FORECAST 2023-2030

The United States gaming market is set to project a CAGR of 12.23% during the forecast period, 2023-2030, and is expected to garner a revenue of $211.13 billion by 2030.

The gaming market growth in the United States is accredited to the presence of some of the biggest gaming firms and several small studios & creators. These include Take-Two Interactive, Electronic Arts, and Activision Blizzard. Also, mobile games constitute over half of the US gaming market’s income. Therefore, as one of the largest gaming markets globally, the United States contributes significantly to the global gaming business.

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The United States gaming market segmentation includes device type, component, genre, and type. The genre segment includes arcade games, strategy & brain games, sports games, casino games, casual games, action/ adventure games, and other genres.

Arcade games involve dexterity and the swift use of fingers and thinking. These games are known for their short levels and simple gameplay. Also, they are highly addictive, urging gamers to continue playing. In addition, arcade games find preferences among both genders. Moreover, they follow a freemium mode. Therefore, it is important for game developers to make the game engaging enough to nudge the players to keep playing.

Whereas strategy games encourage users to use their logical and strategic planning abilities. For instance, puzzle games test the user’s logical abilities to solve puzzles within a certain period. In the case of word games, the goal is to create words out of a given set of letters. Some of the popular word games are Online Scrabble, Puzzle, and Words with Friends.

Further, trivia games test the user’s general or specific knowledge and awareness. These include quizzes and fun facts. Popular trivia games include Trivial Pursuit and Quiz Up. The strategy gaming genre has evolved with time, with gamers constantly seeking a more satisfying and better experience. The top-grossing strategy games are Game of War: Fire Age and Clash of Clans.

Furthermore, casual games are video games meant for a wider range of players, encompassing those with no or little gaming expertise. They are well-known for their short play times, simple rules, and simple gameplay mechanics. In contrast to more complicated genres, casual games frequently prioritize fun and accessibility, thereby facilitating a less difficult and more relaxed gaming experience.

On the other hand, casino genre games are games played in casinos. Gambling can either be with virtual goods or real money. Casino games are further divided on the basis of chance and skill. In skill-based games, players rely on their knowledge to make a decision and are in control over the game’s outcome. Whereas in chance-based casino games, the player rarely has any control over the game’s outcome since it is based on random coincidences.

The other gaming genres include the role-playing game (RPG), wherein players assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting. They act on these roles within a narrative either through a process of structured decision-making/character development or through literal acting.

Some of the leading companies in the United States gaming market are Bethesda Softworks LLC, Activision Blizzard, Electronic Arts Inc, etc.

Bethesda Softworks LLC produces and distributes shooter games, strategy games, sports & racing games, and action games. The company sells its products through online retailers around the world, including New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. It is headquartered in Maryland, the United States.

One of its prominent products includes the Elder Scroll Series, a collection of open-world fantasy role-playing games. The popular titles in the series include ‘The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion’ and ‘The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.’

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