Syndicated Research

Every year, IDG publishes six reports for our subscriber base, which include:

  • A 300+ page annual industry white paper featuring comprehensive coverage and
    forecasts for the worldwide video game markets
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  • IDG’s white paper, a.k.a. “The Big Book” covers:

    • Console, PC, and digital gaming segments
    • Executive Summary on the state of the industry
    • In-depth regional focus: North America, Europe, Japan, and Rest of World markets
    • Hardware and software sales forecasts for the next 5 years (till 2017)
    • Digital gaming projections, insights, and analysis
    • Profiles and data points for top retailers and distributors
    • Merger and acquisition trends
    • Content and business model trends

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  • 3 quarterly industry recaps and forecast updates
  • 2 industry thought-pieces on topics of key interest to our clientele
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Previous thought-pieces have included:
  • IDG Latin America Update
    Publication Date: November 2012

    • Deep-dive on Mexican and Brazilian video game markets,
      including analysis of pricing and overview of key retailers
      and distributors
    • Highlight of opportunities and challenges from the digital
      segments

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  • The New Normal: Digital’s Impact on the Gaming Ecosystem
    Publication Date: July 2012

    • Deep-dive on free-to-play
    • Analysis of key trends and the implications for traditional
      industry players
    • Detailed update on IDG’s digital forecast

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  • The Economics of Game Publishing
    Publication Date: July 2011

    • Long-term outlook for console manufacturers in the next
      generation
    • Detailed breakeven models for key digital segments

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IDG ‘s syndicated research is leveraged by companies ranging from video game publishers and developers, to retailers and distributors, as well as investors and media firms.