According to market intelligence firm Newzoo, there are now an estimated 908 million PC gamers globally, and a staggering 92% of our playtime is spent on games older than two years. Between January and December 2024, 67% of all PC gaming hours were spent on titles six years old or more, and another 25% on games aged two to five years. So its presence in the "older games" category fits the broader trend: PC gamers keep returning to what’s familiar, polished, and already part of their digital routine. PC gaming, more than any other platform, makes it easy to run older games, find free-to-play titles, and grab classics on sale for just a few dollars. Microsoft is reportedly developing an update for its Xbox app that will allow users to view and access their game libraries from platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store. Read more in our articles including "WATCH: How to get FREE PC games every week" and "Ubisoft Plans Nine New Assassin’s Creed Games Over Six Years, Sparking Fan Debate".
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Jul 31, 2017According to market intelligence firm Newzoo, there are now an estimated 908 million PC gamers globally, and a staggering 92% of our playtime is spent on games older than two years. Between January and December 2024, 67% of all PC gaming hours were spent on titles six years old or more, and another 25% on games aged two to five years.
So its presence in the "older games" category fits the broader trend: PC gamers keep returning to what’s familiar, polished, and already part of their digital routine. PC gaming, more than any other platform, makes it easy to run older games, find free-to-play titles, and grab classics on sale for just a few dollars. Microsoft is reportedly developing an update for its Xbox app that will allow users to view and access their game libraries from platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Our coverage of Epic Games Ubisoft Good Old Games includes: "WATCH: How to get FREE PC games every week"; "Ubisoft Plans Nine New Assassin’s Creed Games Over Six Years, Sparking Fan Debate"; "PC Gamers Spend 92% of Their Time Playing Games Over Two Years Old". Each article provides unique insights and information.