Recent releases, such as PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) and Battlefield 1, require high-end PC components to play. NEW LEVEL OF REQUIREMENTS SET BY COMPETITIVE AND IMMERSIVE GAMES
Finally, we look at how individual laptop brands perform among gamers who play games with different hardware requirements. Secondly, we dive into the minimum specifications required to play these games to see how many players meet them and the opportunities this provides to the various parties involved.
Of the 20+ technical specs tracked, GPU adoption is obvious to investigate. Using Newzoo’s PC Gaming Hardware Tracker, we examine how this plays out for various titles and hardware brands. PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS, Overwatch, and Rainbow Six Siege are three examples of games that are stretching the capabilities of the platform on which they are played, requiring many gamers to upgrade their gear. Competitive games have become the norm and are merging skill-based multiplayer gameplay with the immersive experience of originally single-player titles. The latest trends in PC gaming are pushing hardware requirements to the next level. As reported recently, hardware has become an integral part of gaming culture and the most profitable segment for its manufacturers. Gaming hardware systems and gaming peripherals will generate at least another $23 billion. The global games market will top $116 billion in software revenues this year, up more than 10% year on year. Mobile gaming continues to expand, console gaming shows accelerated growth, and video streaming and esports have transformed PC gaming into cross-media entertainment. The global games market is booming across all segments and regions of the world.
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