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The business of games.

May202024

• FEATURED INSIGHT •

THE CONSOLIDATION ERA HAS ARRIVED.

Why gaming M&A is accelerating despite a slower funding market.

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GLOBAL GAMING M&A

$18.4B

Transaction value YTD 2024

Source: WePress Research

PRIVATE EQUITY DRY POWDER

$2.1T

Available capital May 2024

Source: Preqin

AVERAGE DEAL SIZE

$42M

Median EV YTD 2024

Source: WePress Research

MARKET GROWTH

+17.2%

Gaming market CAGR 2024–2028

Source: Newzoo

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• FEATURED REPORT

THE GAMING M&A REPORT 2024

In-depth analysis of mergers, acquisitions and strategic investments shaping the future of gaming.

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Creator Economy

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How creators are building scalable businesses and attracting institutional capital.

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Strategy

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Asia remains the center of gravity

Breaking down growth, users, and opportunities in key Asian markets.

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