Tag: usa

USA consumer spending on games in Q3 of 2020; a colossal $11.2 billion

Ladies and gentlemen, NPD research firm has shared an astounding report on the US consumer spending on games in Q3 of 2020. The report suggests that the consumers spent a colossal $11.2 billion between July and September which shows an increase of 24% when compared to last year’s Q3. NPD is expecting this upward trend…

november 13, 2020
Trade War reaches the Gaming Industry: US Government to Investigate Companies linked to Tencent

Jeez, talk about the ripples of trade war reaching the gaming industry. The US government has decided to probe Epic Games and Riot Games after banning WeChat and TikTok. Tencent eat your heart out! The US Treasury Department has sent official notifications to the companies linked with Tencent, a Chinese gaming conglomerate. The official letters…

september 22, 2020
Entertainment Software Association (ESA) speaks out against Trump visa freeze

Entertainment Software Association (ESA) US video games trade body the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has spoken out about President Donald Trump\’s executive order that places a freeze on non-immigrant visas. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz, the organisation said immigration is vital to the health of the American economy, which needs to bounce back following the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Trump…

juni 26, 2020