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Xbox Countdown Sale 2025 Starts Thursday with Over 1,000 Games
Microsoft announced the Xbox Countdown Sale begins December 18, featuring over 1,000 games with discounts up to 90-95% on select titles. Initial deals include up to 30% off Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, 20% on ARC Raiders and Ready or Not, and 25% on Minecraft. Full deals expected to appear possibly Wednesday, marking the final major Xbox sale of 2025.
Macau Gaming Revenue Driven by Premium Mass Segment in 2025
Citigroup reports high-stakes mass-market players fueling Macau's 2025 gaming resurgence, with December wagers up 18% YoY to HK$12.6 million and player numbers rising 5%. Average wager per player increased 13% to HK$23,654, boosted by concerts and entertainment.
Sands China led premium mass with 29% share.
Video Game Layoffs Slow in 2025 but Numbers Disputed
Layoffs in the video game industry have slowed since 2024 peaks, though analysts disagree on exact 2025 figures amid ongoing contractions. The industry faces continued challenges from post-2022 downsizing.
No precise count available from current reports.
Turtle Beach, Alliance Entertainment, Motorsport Games Top Video Stocks
MarketBeat highlights Turtle Beach (TBCH), Alliance Entertainment (AENT), and Motorsport Games (MSGM) as key video game stocks to watch on December 15 due to high trading volume. These stocks showed strongest dollar volume among gaming sector recently.
Investors eye them amid holiday market activity.
Comtrade Gaming Partners with 24Games for Chile Expansion
Comtrade Gaming's iCore platform will power 24Games' operations in Chile, aiding scalable growth in Latin America's promising market. The deal supports rapid expansion and regulatory compliance for the operator aiming top-three status by 2026.
Partnership leverages advanced tools for player retention.
US Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits $19bn in Q3 2025
US gaming revenue rose 7.3% YoY to nearly $19bn in Q3, the fourth-best quarter since 2022, per American Gaming Association. No cannibalization from prediction markets, projected to reach $10bn by 2030.
CEOs optimistic on stronger conditions ahead.
Indie Game Launches Surpass 7,500 in 2025 Amid Developer Boom
Over 7,500 indie games launched in 2025 so far, demanding skilled developers amid accelerating growth. Factors include platform improvements and market demand.
Calls for new generation of talent to sustain indie surge.
Gamers Take 'Gamecations' This Holiday Season
Logitech G research shows 55% of UK gamers (14.1M) and 25% of Australians (5.3M) took time off for gaming in 2025, often tying into travel. Many prioritize gaming setups like fast WiFi and gear during holidays.
Trend reflects gaming as relaxation amid 3B global players.
Civilization VII, Kingdom Come II Lead February 2025 Releases
Upcoming titles include Civilization VII on Feb 11 across multiple platforms and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on Feb 4 for Win, PS5, XSX/S. Other highlights: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Feb 14 and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Feb 4.
Full 2025 schedule lists dozens of major games.
Ex-Call of Duty Dev Jess Feidt Launches Indie Studio
Former Call of Duty developer Jess Feidt transitions to indie with Underwater Fire Games, focusing on 2026 projects. Highlights journey from AAA to independent development.
Reflects broader trend of AAA talent entering indie space.
Prediction Markets Eye $10bn Revenue by 2030 Amid US Gaming Growth
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi surge without impacting traditional $19bn Q3 gaming revenue. Analysts forecast fivefold growth to over $10bn annually by 2030.
Robinhood's sports trading hits 10% of revenue since early 2025 launch.