Analysis

May 20, 2020

Video games want players to stay beyond Covid

More women and older crowds played video games during lockdown. Now, it’s all about making that boost last beyond the coronavirus crisis.


Europe’s video game startups are among the biggest winners of the coronavirus. Now, they’re out to convince consumers to keep playing even as lockdowns lift.

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