Mobile gaming is slowing down, and the question isn’t if, but who still wins.

www.newzoo.com/resources/trend-reports/newzoo-global-games-market-report-2025

In this conversation, Michail Katkoff and Emmanuel Rosier from Newzoo break down Newzoo’s latest forecast, projecting the industry to hit $103B in 2025 with growth slipping below 3%. The duo explores what this slowdown means for developers, platforms, payment intermediaries, and a new wave of tech financing companies that are quietly reshaping the ecosystem.

Chapters

00:00 The State of Gaming in 2025

05:26 Player Demographics and Engagement Trends

10:22 Regional Growth and Market Dynamics

15:14 Revenue Distribution and Market Focus

22:18 Mobile Gaming Challenges and Opportunities

27:11 Genre Evolution and Player Preferences

38:23 The Shift from Console Wars to Nostalgia

42:06 The Balance of Remakes and Creativity

45:31 Understanding Remakes vs. Remasters

48:35 The Mobile Gaming Landscape

53:37 Roblox's Rise and Its Impact

58:34 The Future of Gaming Platforms and Trends

01:08:58 Outro.mp4