In 2013, we saw massive growth in digital games, with revenue in Western markets reaching an all-time high as it hit $21.8 billion, a 12 percent year-over-year increase. With myriad factors affecting the evolution of digital games, this session from SuperData Research's Stephanie Llamas covers the ABCs of game metrics, as well as how each game segment has contributed to this staggering growth. Viewers will learn about the current state of affairs of everything from the maturation of the mobile market, to the rapid overtaking of eSports, and everything in between. You can also view this video on the official GDC Vault website.

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