The E3 That Wasn't, 2022: New Games Incoming as the Industry Braces for Potential Recession

The E3 That Wasn't, 2022: New Games Incoming as the Industry Braces for Potential Recession

This IDC Market Note reviews new PC, console, and VR game release news that was broken in June and assesses its likely impact, as well as inflationary and recessionary concerns, through 2023. "The 4Q22 exclusive games lineup isn't a barn burner. Coupled with inflationary and/or recessionary impacts, we don't expect significant growth in holiday season PC, console, and VR game spending, and we could even see a dip." — Lewis Ward, IDC's research director of Gaming and eSports

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