MIDiA Research published an analysis on May 26, 2022, focused on single-player and multiplayer gaming.
A question of generations or behavior?
The analysis frames the comparison around whether changing preferences signal a generational handover or a broader split in how people play.
The distinction matters to game makers and competitive scenes because single-player and multiplayer experiences serve different ways of engaging with games.
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