60% of Gamers Buy New Releases Over Classics, GAMIVO’s Studies Show | The Globe and Mail

The analysis of video game sales in 2025 highlights a strong consumer preference for contemporary titles. A substantial 60% of purchases comprised games released in 2021 or later. Older, yet still relatively recent, releases also accounted for a significant portion. 28% originating from the 2016-2020 period and 10% from 2011-2015. Conversely, games launched 15 years ago or earlier accounted for only 2% of sales. Industry experts note that these distribution patterns are consistent with market trends.

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