Alexander. Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 (edited) My question: During the pandemic, we've seen a lot of non-essential businesses and firms close temporarily as a result of government new legislations. For that reason, how do you feel COVID-19 has impacted the gaming industry and why? Do you feel there will be changes yet to come? My opinion: My view is that physical game stores, like Game, were struggling before due to the likes of online marketplaces such as Steam and Epic Games. People's routines have been forced to change in consequence of the government restrictions, so most gamers would now be making their purchases online more-so nowadays. Edited May 29, 2020 by Alexander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Digital downloads are bigger than ever now. Granted, DDL was popular before the pandemic, but since COVID-19 hit, that seems to be the way EVERYONE is getting their games. I was never a fan of digital games because I thought that if something happened to the system, then I was screwed for all the games I had. So I always wanted physical copies. But even I have been going digital for a large part of my gaming purchases. But then there are also things like PlayStation Plus, and other online programs. So I think the ones most hard hit are the game stores such as GameStop, just like you mentioned. Which kinda sucks, because I always enjoyed browsing, and hitting the bargain bin. I've picked up some really sweet games for $2 several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I think damage is yet to come. Like say not for the downloadable games but the devices meaant for the gaming and also devices which are meant to be shipped last 3 months are not even out yet. So each added month is a big loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyPowers Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 None of this would stop me from walking into my local video store. But then again, my local video store is small, uncrowded, and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victor55 Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 People are spending most of their time at home and playing games is a good way to spend quality time while enjoying yourself. For me, gaming industry is still doing very good all around the world and COVID-19 hasn't impacted the gaming industry as much as it has some of the other industries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 True, and when you have small fan based groups that make their own games, like the one I'm part of, it doesn't take a lot to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 14 hours ago, victor55 said: People are spending most of their time at home and playing games is a good way to spend quality time while enjoying yourself. For me, gaming industry is still doing very good all around the world and COVID-19 hasn't impacted the gaming industry as much as it has some of the other industries. True only the hardware and logistic dependent industries are hurt with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 If anything, Covid-19 is causing a gaming boom - due to the fact people are locked up. Nonetheless, physical game stores are suffering - because they are non-essential businesses. Well, unless they have some kind of online store on social media maybe. I haven't seen any, though. Has anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Jayson said: If anything, Covid-19 is causing a gaming boom - due to the fact people are locked up. Nonetheless, physical game stores are suffering - because they are non-essential businesses. Well, unless they have some kind of online store on social media maybe. I haven't seen any, though. Has anyone else? Indeed a game development studios around the world are getting rich. And a lot of people are finding that as a new career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 8 hours ago, Jayson said: If anything, Covid-19 is causing a gaming boom - due to the fact people are locked up. Nonetheless, physical game stores are suffering - because they are non-essential businesses. Well, unless they have some kind of online store on social media maybe. I haven't seen any, though. Has anyone else? GameStop has been open here where I live. But they are taking precautions. They’re only allowing 5 customers in the store at a time. But so far they have been doing great, since people are wanting something to eat up time and boredom, and are coming to look for new games. Either as an avid gamer like all of us here at this forum, or as newbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Saru Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I think there is going to be a divide on the opinion in regards to what happened in developed and developing countries. In developed countries, it might be true to say that the gaming industry did see a boost and things are now on a level playing field. But in developing countries where the gaming industry isnt much big, I think the prospects would have gone down as people wanted to keep more money liquid and not spend it on gaming. Pirated games. Boom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I have noticed regardless of developed or 3rd world. The case is that people who play games, continued to play game. the moment lockdown opens people will go out and enjoy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) Lockdown or not, the only way I really have to keep myself entertained is my pets and gaming. I love letting one of my rats crawl all over me and getting kisses from them. The same for my dogs. My bird loves to crawl around on my head and perch on my glasses. But when I want to be left alone I get on a game. But I can't have my bird out of her cage if I want to game in the same room. It pisses her off, and she will bite the shit out of me until I put down the controller. She also hates nail polish for some reason. And she also hates anyone who isn't me. How in the hell do I get so damn off track in so many posts? Edited June 4, 2020 by The Blackangel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSteelyardDweller Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I think covid will help game industry grow even with delays etc cause people got nothing to do but game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyfire Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I think there are chances that many tasks in the everyday world will have some sort of gaming component. And who knows if crypto gets in the mix of the gaming industry I think that would lead to the benefit as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
