Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast: Episode Two: Key Industry Trends with Newzoo

We released a new episode of our Game Wise: IGEA Educates podcast.  

Game Wise is the podcast that brings together the best minds in and around the Australian games industry. Hosted by IGEA, this series is about unlocking industry knowledge to help you navigate the business of making games and building sustainable businesses.

In this episode, Jens and his co-host Andy chat to Emmanuel “Manu” Rosier, Director of Market Intelligence at Newzoo, to unpack the latest trends from Newzoo’s PC and Console Gaming Report. 

From the stickiness of legacy titles to the discoverability challenges facing new games, Manu offers a data-rich yet accessible look at what’s shaping player behaviour, market saturation, and platform dynamics in 2025. Hear why older games are dominating playtime, what the rise of co-op and cosy genres says about player preferences, and how developers can navigate increasingly crowded storefronts and shifting business models. 

You can listen to the episode via the below:

The podcast is also available on all major podcast platforms. Episodes will be released monthly.

For an overview of all released episodes, go here: Game Wise – The IGEA Educates Podcast. 

If you have any suggestions for future conversations, please let us know! 

(Post-production audio done by ‘Dark Half Studios: darkhalfstudios.com).