Even though many developers are being laid off, consumer spending in gaming was actually up in January 2026, new report reveals

The vibes are rotten out there if you work anywhere near video games. 2026 is yet another year off to a terrible start when it comes to layoffs , project cancellations , and studio closures that often don't make a lick of sense . Despite all this, though, US consumer spending on video games has gone up year-on-year.