[OC] Die Entwicklung der weltweiten Gaming-Einnahmen nach Monetarisierungstyp (2005–2025)

**[OC] Data Sources & Tools**

* **Data Sources:** Synthesized and aggregated revenue data from Newzoo Global Games Market Reports (2012-2025), MIDiA Research, and Statista.
* **Latest Update:** The 2025 projection of $197B is based on the revised December 2025 forecast reflecting significant growth in PC and hardware segments.
* **Definitions:**
* **Full Game Sales (Premium):** Revenue from physical and digital one-time purchases.
* **In-Game Purchases (MTX/DLC):** Revenue from microtransactions, skins, loot boxes, and downloadable content.
* **Subscriptions:** Revenue from multi-game services like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and MMO subscriptions.
* **Tools:** Data processing and visualization were performed using **Python** with `pandas`, `matplotlib`, and `scipy` (specifically for cubic spline interpolation to create smooth area transitions).

I would certainly isolate mobile from this cuz it is heavily favoured in the MTX direction.

Ingame purchases are a fucking cancer. Most games feel like a gambling place instead of a whole new World. Should be completely and totally banned for everyone under 21.