A CNBC report published Jan. 11, 2023, said global mobile game spending fell 5% as high inflation cooled the market—a sign of softer spending conditions for the sector.
Global spending on mobile games fell 5%, according to a CNBC report published Jan. 11, 2023. The report attributed the market’s cooling to high inflation.
The decline indicates a tougher spending environment for the mobile games sector, a market that includes titles with competitive scenes.
The reported figure does not specify the period measured or detail any effects on players, developers or esports.
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