Gamers are Big on Netflix and Spotify Subscription Services

Gamers are Big on Netflix and Spotify Subscription Services

To look at the potential for streaming games, DFC Intelligence commissioned a quick survey of 1,000 gamers.  We used our panel of younger core gamers from a global pool (not including Asia).  Among the many questions, we asked was what general video subscription services gamers currently use.  Not surprisingly Netflix came out as a clear leader.  Music service Spotify also did very well among thi.....
Google Has Solid Brand Strength Among International Gamers

Google Has Solid Brand Strength Among International Gamers

After the Game Developer’s Conference, DFC Intelligence wrote about how Google Stadia will face many challenges trying to make an impact in the gaming community.  However, our most recent survey confirms what we have been seeing for a long time.  The Google brand is quite strong among video gamers. To look at the potential for streaming games, .....
Apex Legends Forecast: Did It Reach Its Apex in Month One?

Apex Legends Forecast: Did It Reach Its Apex in Month One?

One of the biggest stories in the video game industry over the past two years has been the rise of the Battle Royale genre.  Last year at this time, we said to expect dozens of battle royale games to hit the market in coming years.  However, the one new title that has stood out from the masses is Apex Legends from Electronic Arts and established developer Respawn Entertainment.   Apex Legends took the market by storm on its launch in February, but only 2 months later its longevity is stil.....
Google Stadia Underwhelms at Game Developer’s Conference

Google Stadia Underwhelms at Game Developer’s Conference

For a long time, the industry knew that major players were looking to get into the game market via streaming services. Google, of course, was one of the largest such players. At the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco, Google officially unveiled its Google Stadia gaming service. Many in the industry breathed a sigh of relief as it appears Google is nowhere near being a major player. DFC Intelligence has been covering the potential of streaming, cloud and digital distribution.....
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Online Console Video Game Sales Expected to Pass Packaged Sales in 2019

DFC Intelligence just released its latest global video game console market forecast.  This included initial estimates for console systems expected to launch in 2020 and beyond.  Of course, one of the biggest issues is the growing digital delivery of software on console systems.  DFC Intelligence forecasts that revenue from digital delivery of console software will pass sales of packaged software in 2019......
Is Fortnite Killing Game Company Stocks?

Is Fortnite Killing Game Company Stocks?

Since last October major game company stocks have been down significantly.  Of course, much of this was due to an overall market decline.  However, as market indexes have bounced back, game companies are still down.  One of the big culprits many people are pointing to for this decline is Fortnite. DFC Intelligence does regular calls with investors about individual company performance.  Recently there have been quite a few calls from investors asking how much Fortnite is having an i.....
Will Apple be Joining the Netflix of Games?

Will Apple be Joining the Netflix of Games?

Well, we said it in our welcome to 2019 brief on January 8.  We predicted that 2019 would be the year where everyone talks about the Netflix of Games.  The competition continues to heat up as now we may be adding Apple to the picture. The latest news this week were rumors that Apple was looking to launch its own game streaming service.  In reality this is not really news as almost every ma.....

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