Nintendo Switch 2 and GTA VI projected to increase video game spending despite tariffs

In a nutshell: Although spending on PC and console games declined slightly last year, and older titles take up the most playtime, analysts expect Nintendo and Rockstar to contribute to strong industry growth over the next few years. The optimism comes despite the recent announcement of historically high US tariffs that some analysts say will increase prices and lower sales expectations. Recent market reports from Newzoo and DFC Intelligence predict that US tariffs will slow but not stop PC and console game spending over the next few years. The Nintendo Switch 2 and Grand Theft Auto VI, arriving in 2025, are expected to reverse recent industry stagnation. Newzoo's annual PC and console gaming report states (via Eurogamer) that overall spending fell two percent to $80.2 billion last year, continuing the sluggishness seen since the pandemic boost wore off. Although older free-to-play and live-service games dominate the PC market, new premium-priced titles like GTA 6 and the recently ann ... Read full article.