Global Gaming Market Forecasts Predict Rapid Growth Through 2036

Omdia’s latest analysis projects the worldwide mini‑games market to reach US$10 billion by 2026 and double to US$20 billion by 2030. The report cites product upgrades, a shift toward mixed ad and in‑app‑purchase monetisation (with IAP expected to account for over 65 % of revenue), expanding overseas opportunities and the role of super‑app platforms such as YouTube Instant Games as key growth drivers.

Panorama Data Insights forecasts the portable gaming console market to grow from US$51 billion in 2025 to US$100.4 billion by 2036, implying a compound annual growth rate of 6.35 % from 2026 to 2036. Drivers include advances in hardware performance, diversification of game content, 5G‑enabled cloud gaming, AI‑enhanced experiences, and growing demand in the Asia‑Pacific region, particularly among middle‑income youth in China, South Korea and Southeast Asia. The reports highlight the importance of hybrid devices, e‑sports integration, and new revenue models such as subscriptions and AI‑driven personalization.