NPD reveals American spend on games in Q2
Americans spent $12.4 billion on games in the second quarter of 2022. That is according to new data from market research company NPD, which has reported a 13 percent year-on-year fall in spend in the US. However, several factors have been cited as a possible explanation behind the fall, including the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions as well as an uncertain economic environment. Shortages of semiconductor equipment have also complicated the situation. The likes of Sony and Nintendo have recently posted modest financial results for the three months until the end of June. And Hiroki Totoki - Son...