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Gaming's next growth era: Unlocking the value of attention (McKinsey & Company)

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StudyMcKinsey & CompanyMarch 2026Summary onlyOriginal source

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  • A McKinsey analysis of growth opportunities in the video game industry.p.
  • It argues that gaming's main opportunity is monetising the attention it already holds rather than capturing more of it.p.
  • It links player focus to spending and discusses advertising across PC, console and mobile.p.
  • It also looks at live-service revenue on console relative to full-game sales.p.
  • For game publishers, platforms and investors in the games sector.p.

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