Gaming Economics
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10 Video Games That Became Bestselling Books
Halo and Assassin’s Creed to Resident Evil and Warcraft, these video game franchises expanded beyond consoles and became Bestselling Books
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15 Photos Of Gaming Setups That Look Like They’re From 2045
From floating desks and ultra wide displays to creator command centers packed with screens, these gaming setups look like they belong in 2045
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10 Millionaires Who Built Their Fortunes Through Video Games
Some players walked into these games as complete unknowns. Here are 10 video games that helped gaming’s biggest millionaires.
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15 Gamers Whose Bank Accounts Feel Like Video Game Cheat Codes
From streamers and esports stars, these gamers built fortunes that would have seemed impossible during the early days of gaming.
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12 Video Game Characters That Became Corporate Mascots
12 video game characters that evolved beyond their games to become true Corporate Mascots, representing some of the biggest brands
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11 Ways Broadcast Rights for Gaming Leagues Are Owned, Negotiated, and Sold Between Parties
Explore 11 ways esports broadcast rights are owned, sold, and negotiated, from publisher control and streaming deals to co-streaming and regions.
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15 Video Games That Made Millions Overnight and Changed the Industry
15 video games that made millions overnight. Discover billion-dollar launches, record-breaking sales, and the most profitable hits in gaming history.
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10 Costliest Video Game Marketing Bets and Their Payoffs
Explore 10 costly video game marketing bets, from Destiny and GTA V to Cyberpunk 2077, Halo 3, APB, L.A. Noire and Star Wars: The Old Republic
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When Big Games Failed: The Real Cost of 11 Industry Flops
Explore 11 major gaming industry flops, from Atari’s E.T. and Sega Dreamcast to PS3 losses, Red Ring repairs, Wii U, and THQ’s uDraw.
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10 Luxury Gaming Items Encrusted with Swarovski and Diamonds
Luxury gaming items are where gaming stops being just. Pieces covered in crystals, gold accents, and details that make zero sensee…
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11 Tax Rules That Change Esports Prize Money Payouts
Explore 11 ways esports prize money is taxed across countries, from U.S. withholding and UK income rules to Japan, Germany, UAE, and Brazil.
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11 Ways Gaming Companies Fund Next-Generation Hardware Research Before Knowing If It Will Ever Sell
From PlayStation VR to Switch, Steam Deck, Xbox Series X, these examples show how companies fund next-gen hardware before market demand.
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11 Game Franchises Bigger in Culture Than in Sales
Explore 11 game franchises whose cultural impact outgrew their financial history, from cult classics and costly risks to underperforming icons.
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10 Million-Dollar Brands That Found Their Way Into Gaming
From Louis Vuitton and Gucci to Mercedes-Benz and Monster Energy, these Million-Dollar Brands found surprising ways to become part of gaming.
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12 Ways Gaming Companies Test New Titles Before a Full Global Release
Discover 12 ways gaming companies test new titles in selected markets before global launch, from soft launches and betas to retention and ads.
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10 Video Game Production Budgets So Massive They Shocked Even Industry Insiders
These massive game budgets reveal how modern titles demand huge investment, with costs spread across development and ongoing support.
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19 Hidden Revenue Streams Game Studios Depend On That Most Players Have Never Thought About
Discover 19 hidden revenue streams game studios use beyond sales, from subscriptions and tax credits to ads, licensing, merch, and old catalogs.
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10 Luxury Gaming Accessories That Cost More Than Most Consoles
These Luxury Gaming Accessories are so absurdly expensive they cost more than actual consoles, from gold plated controllers to designer