#PC gamer habits

A new industry report reveals something many PC gamers might not be surprised to hear: we're not just a massive audience—we're a nostalgic one. 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. 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. While headlines often focus on the latest AAA release, indie hit, or high-profile flop, PC gamers themselves are largely ignoring the hype and sticking with established titles that offer community, value, and consistent updates. So while the industry continues to chase the next big thing, the data makes one thing clear: most PC gamers just want to keep playing the games they already love. And with The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Alien: Isolation 2, Fable, Gears of War: E-Day, Final Fantasy VII: Revelation, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and plenty more now on the horizon, Gamescom 2026 gave gamers plenty of reasons to keep their calendars full. Read more in our articles including "PC Gamers Spend 92% of Their Time Playing Games Over Two Years Old" and "Gamescom 2026 - All the Biggest Announcements, Reveals, and Winners".