It is fair to say that 2020 has been a year to forget for many industries – not only around Sheffield but also on a global scale. One sector that may not be so severely affected is gaming. Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, it continues to do well and shows no signs of slowing down. This success in early 2020 has left people wondering how vital the rest of the year could be to the sector.
Of course, gaming as a whole has always found ways to keep players interested and to attract a new audience. One look at Gambling Metropolis and its list of top casino bonuses is testament to that. Incentives like no deposit casino bonuses, which this site explains further, have allowed gaming in this niche to increase throughout 2020.
When you look ahead to the rest of 2020, it does seem to be an important period for all gaming. But why is that?
New video and casino games being released
As you would expect, gaming relies on new games to attract players and to keep the industry relevant. Both casino and video gaming should benefit from a raft of new releases during the rest of 2020. For online casinos, games like ‘Noble Sky’ from popular developer Microgaming are milestones in late 2020 that will attract more players. In terms of video games, releases like ‘FIFA 21’ should help the industry post solid sales figures to make the year a resounding success.
Impact of COVID-19 should help gaming grow further
Many experts predict that continued COVID-19 lockdowns, social distancing and home working should see more people than ever have the time and inclination to enjoy games. Whether it is online casino games or console video games, the whole industry has benefited from this to date and it’s a trend that is likely to carry on during the rest of the year. With the video game market projected to generate $159bn by the end of 2020, a strong end to the year could be crucial in the continued expansion of the entire sector.
New consoles coming out late 2020
As well as some top games still to be released and make a splash in late 2020, there is the promised arrival of not only a new Xbox but also a new PlayStation console. One of these occurrences would be a key event for gaming in terms of publicity but both coming out around the same time would be huge. With the Xbox Series X and S and both versions of the PS5 all being set for release in November 2020, this makes the latter half of the year a critical period for gaming in terms of revenue and publicity.
The second half of 2020 a crucial period for gaming
There are some things people around Sheffield will always like to do – from catching the latest films featuring comic book heroes to playing games. As the above shows, there are a few upcoming events that will make the latter part of 2020 interesting for gaming fans in the city. If all of them come to fruition, it could see the industry finish the year strongly and continue to expand.
