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Our colleagues from GameDev Reports picked the most exciting gaming reports from the past week, covering mobile gaming trends, the growth of gaming markets in East Asia, and the geographic distribution of successful games on Steam:

— Sensor Tower: Mobile Gaming Market in 2024 & Beyond;
— Niko Partners: The Gaming Markets of South Korea and Japan Grew to $30.1 Billion in 2023;
— GameDiscoverCo: In Which Countries Do Owners of Successful Games on Steam Live.

A weekly recap with a brief overview of the mentioned reports is available here.

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Last month, we presented our Q2'24 Global Gaming Deals Report, highlighting the most active Early-stage gaming VC funds based on their Seed and Series A round activities over the past 12 months.

Since we are already in the second month of Q3, our team decided to share an updated year-to-date (YTD) ranking based on participation in Seed and Pre-Seed rounds. This updated ranking reflects the continued investment in Early-stage gaming startups by these venture capital funds, emphasizing their role in the industry's growth and innovation.

According to our Q2'24 Global Gaming Deals Report, activity in public offerings remains subdued, with only a few PIPE and Fixed Income announcements. This continued quietness in the public markets highlights companies' cautious approach amid macroeconomic instability and fluctuating gaming stock performance.

According to our Q2'24 Global Gaming Deals Report, M&A activity showed a slight growth in terms of the number of deals, with 37 announcements, while the total amount remained relatively stable at around $0.5B across all deals. This pattern represents a gradual recovery phase, suggesting that while significant players are more selective, strategic acquisitions are still in motion as companies adapt to the new market dynamics.

According to our Q2’24 Global Gaming Deals Report, the industry saw 116 private investment rounds totaling $1B. These trends indicate a stabilization phase following the post-pandemic growth and the accelerated pace of activity during COVID-19. This reflects a cautious optimism among investors, signaling confidence in the industry's long-term potential despite current headwinds.

Last week we presented our Q2’24 Global Gaming Deals Report. Here are some of the biggest findings.

The games industry remains resilient amidst evolving challenges. Ongoing layoffs, studio closures, volatile gaming stock prices, and project cancellations dominate current gaming news headlines.

In Q2 '24, the industry saw 166 closed deals totaling $4.1B, marking an increase in deal value and volume. This uptick suggests a gradual recovery from recent lows, reflecting renewed investor confidence and stability returning to the market.

The InvestGame team is pleased to present the Q2’24 Global Gaming Deals Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current market dynamics within the gaming industry.

The games industry remains resilient amidst evolving challenges. Ongoing layoffs, studio closures, volatile gaming stock prices, and project cancellations dominate current gaming news headlines.

In Q2'24, the industry saw 166 closed deals totaling $4.1B, marking an increase in both deal value and volume. This uptick suggests a gradual recovery from recent lows, reflecting renewed investor confidence and stability returning to the market.

The key contributor to Q2'24 was Private Investments, which attracted $1B across 116 rounds, indicating a stabilization phase following post-pandemic growth. M&A activity showed a slight growth in terms of the number of deals, with 37 announcements, while the total amount remained relatively stable at around $0.5B across all deals.

Public Offerings remained calm compared to the COVID-19 period, with few IPO/PIPE and fixed-income announcements. This was due to macroeconomic instability and turbulence in gaming stocks, leading to limited exit options for late-stage investments.

Notable trends include the continued impact of COVID-19, which saw an initial acceleration in deal activity followed by growth, a "hangover" period, and now stabilization. Early-stage VC investments are adapting to new fundraising norms, with stable Seed funding but volatility in Series A rounds. Late-stage VC and PE deals show sluggish activity due to ongoing market headwinds. Corporate VCs have become more strategic and adaptive, reflecting a keen awareness of the evolving market landscape and a commitment to fostering sustainable growth.

The market shows signs of stabilization, highlighted by several successful public offerings, including Shift Up and GameStop. Private equity firms are increasing activity in the M&A field, while Strategic Investors are adapting and optimizing their business models. We anticipate this dynamic to continue with a moderated potential growth compared to 2023.

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Global Gaming Deals Report Q2’24 – InvestGame.net

The InvestGame team is pleased to present the Q2’24 Global Gaming Deals Report, providing a comprehensive analysis of the current market dynamics within the gam

Our colleagues from GameDev Reports picked the most exciting gaming reports from the previous week, covering AR/VR device shipments in Q1'24, the Turkish game market in 2023, and the US gaming market performance in May'24:

— IDC: Global AR/VR Device Shipments Plummeted by 67.4% YoY in Q1'24;
— Gaming in Turkey: Turkish Gaming Market in 2023;
— Circana: The US gaming market declined in May'24.

A weekly recap with a brief overview of the mentioned reports is available here.

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