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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

The State of PC and Console Games in 2026

Ben Porter  (Director of Consulting, Newzoo)
Location: Room 2016, West Hall
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Business Strategy
Format: Lecture
Vault Recording: Video

For the third year running, Newzoo presents the definitive PC & console market update — built on exclusive global datasets and player research. Join Ben Porter, Director of Consulting, for a data-driven look at the latest market sizing, platform shifts, regional highlights, and key opportunities for developers, publishers, and platform holders. This 60-minute session will also explore 1–2 special topics based on fresh 2026 data, ensuring maximum relevance. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to inform business strategy, monetization planning, and player engagement in the year ahead.

Takeaway

An up-to-date, data-backed understanding of the PC & console games market in 2026, with clear, practical takeaways for product strategy, market positioning, monetization, and audience growth.

Intended Audience

Senior decision-makers across the PC & console ecosystem — including developers, publishers, platform holders, investors, and strategic partners — who want to ground their decisions in market data and player insights.