– In April 2020, Microsoft disclosed that the number of subscribers to its Game Pass service cracked 10 million. Among those subscribers, Microsoft reported a 130% increase in multiplayer engagement. 

– Nintendo announced sales of its Switch console were up 24 percent annually. 

– When “VALORANT” by Riot Games entered beta in early April of 2020, it hit a viewership of 1.7 million on the first day. 

– Both Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, major AAA titles released in March 2020, exceeded industry expectations.

– The global video game market was valued at USD 151.06 billion in 2019 and is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 12.9% from 2020 to 2027.

Gaming startups that struggled to make a profit in 2019 are now doing much better due to the increased funding. The demand for gaming is at an all-time high and experts believe that the industry will continue to grow at this rate even after the pandemic. Despite the economic challenges, the pandemic has caused a surge of interest in gaming jobs.

Since demand has skyrocketed, gaming companies are on a hiring spree for game developers, managers, artists, designers, and many more!

Ultimately we see that the Gaming Industry is at a record-high and will most likely remain there for a long time, there is enormous potential and things are going to get much better for you digital athletes!