The US video game industry broke records last year

Feb 8, 2019

A shopper reaches in a discounted video game bin at a Best Buy store in Westbury, New York November 28, 2014. The Best Buy re-opened at 8am after opening Thanksgiving evening at 5pm and closing at 10 pm ahead of many other Black Friday retailers.REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS) - GM1EABT00S401

2018 was a record setting year for gaming in the US. Image: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Felix Richter

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