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.
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.
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