More video game playtime and revenue is now coming from games beyond the top 20 most popular PC games, according to a new report from Newzoo.
For PC, 56% of Western-based revenue came from games ranked outside the top 20 last year, up from 48% in 2022.
PC saw a jump from 33% of playtime across games outside the 20 most popular in 2022 to 42% in 2025, with smaller but similar shifts taking place on PlayStation and Xbox.
The report also broke down gaming dynamics by platform, finding significant differences. Per Newzoo, PC has a long tail growing in both playtime and revenue. PlayStation saw broadening engagement, but spending remained franchise-led. Meanwhile, more games were played on Xbox due to its subscription setup, but revenue remained top-heavy.
However, Newzoo also found that the gaming market remains highly concentrated at the top, with the top 20 remaining stable, but more games needed to capture the same amount of playtime. The study found that 80% of PC playtime spanned 79 titles in 2025 compared to 52 titles in 2022.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
PARTNERSHIPS
“Tetris” and “Space Invaders” are collaborating on a new game mode that will bring together 90 years of gaming heritage. The collaboration launches on April 1st and will run through April 30th.
The new mode will blend classic “Tetris” elements with alien invasions, lettings gamers clear lines to attack incoming enemies, survive special themed levels and face iconic Invaders.
The collaboration will unfold during three in-game events. From April 1 to 12, gamers will peel a stick each day to reveal a secret image; from April 13 to 23, Playstudios and Dots.Eco are partnering to make donations in the names of players who complete a curated set of levels in “Tetris”; and from April 24 to 30, users can participate in an invaders showdown tournament, battling in an epic finale.
Players can experience this crossover by downloading the “Tetris” mobile game.
ACCESSORIES
Sony Electronics is expanding its INZONE gaming lineup with a new open-back headset and a next-generation esports monitor aimed at competitive players.
The company on Tuesday unveiled the INZONE H6 Air wired headset and the INZONE M10S II 27-inch OLED gaming monitor, the latter developed in collaboration with esports organization Fnatic.
The H6 Air introduces an open-back acoustic design intended to create a more natural, spatial sound field, allowing players to better track in-game audio cues. Weighing approximately 199 grams, Sony says it is the lightest headset in the INZONE range, built for extended gaming sessions and equipped with a cardioid microphone for clearer voice capture.
Meanwhile, the INZONE M10S II builds on Sony’s flagship esports monitor with a QHD display capable of up to a 540Hz refresh rate and a 0.02ms response time. The monitor also features a dual mode that can switch to 720Hz at lower resolution, alongside motion blur reduction and anti-glare technology designed for competitive play.
Sony is also rolling out Fnatic-branded versions of its INZONE mouse and mousepads, as well as a new translucent “Glass Purple” colorway for its INZONE Buds.
The INZONE H6 Air is available now for $199.99, while the M10S II is slated for release later this year at $1,099.99.
SALES
“Crimson Desert” has crossed a major commercial milestone, with developer Pearl Abyss announcing Wednesday that the open-world action-adventure title has surpassed 5 million copies sold globally.
The figure marks a significant achievement for Pearl Abyss, whose latest flagship release has helped reinforce its standing in the competitive AAA gaming space. Since its launch, “Crimson Desert” has drawn strong engagement from players, reaching a peak of more than 276,000 concurrent users on Steam.
The game has also earned solid marks from both critics and audiences, currently holding a 77 score on Metacritic alongside an 8.8 user rating. Much of that praise has centered on its expansive open world, dynamic combat system and high-fidelity visuals powered by the studio’s proprietary BlackSpace Engine.
Set in a fantasy realm, “Crimson Desert” follows mercenary Kliff of the Greymanes as he attempts to reunite his scattered allies after a devastating ambush, uncovering deeper threats and shifting alliances along the way.
“Crimson Desert” is currently available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as Apple Mac. The company is also continuing development on upcoming titles including “DokeV” and “PLAN 8.”
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