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Unpacking the Impact of Games Library Subscriptions (Presented by Omdia)
Omdia's senior principal games analyst George Jijiashvili provides insight into the impact subscriptions are having on player engagement. Key topics include:Overview of the dynamics in games library subscriptions and their size in the context of the whole games market.How player engagement varies depending on the platform and how the game was accessed (subscriptions vs purchase-only) based on the analysis of game trophy and achievements data.Game subscriptions' effects on streamer platforms such as Twitch, YouTube Gaming, and Facebook Gaming.Challenges game developers face in the context of growing adoption of subscriptions.Lessons learned from the findings and implications for developers to consider in refining their strategies.
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