Next-Generation Insight: An Interview with Candice Mudrick, Head of Market Analysis at Newzoo

A different perspective on gaming careers and next-gen consoles

Last month, Gamesindustry.biz conducted a live stream summit of experts from around the gaming industry, focusing on the effects of COVID-19, what gaming looks like around the globe, and what the future holds. One of the presenters was Candice Mudrick, Head of Market Analysis at Newzoo, a leading site/platform for games industry market data and insights. Candice graciously agreed to interview with us as a follow-up on the topics she presented in her talk. The result is a fascinating look at how there’s more than one way to have a “gaming” career, and what the near future holds for next-gen consoles and gaming at large. We hope you enjoy it!

Note: Due to the vagaries of scheduling, a few weeks passed between submitting the questions and the completion of the interview, during which time both Microsoft and Sony reaffirmed plans to release their next-gen consoles in 2020.

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Good morning Candice, thank you for joining us for this interview! I have to ask first, are you a gamer? If so, what games have been getting you through the pandemic, and what upcoming titles are you most anticipating?