SAN FRANCISCO - Spending on digital video games hit a record high $10 billion in March as people stuck at home under coronavirus lockdowns turned to gaming, market tracker SuperData reported on Thursd
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"Individuals are turning to games as a reliable entertainment option during the COVID-19 crisis and are using online multiplayer to keep in touch with others," SuperData said in a blog post. The closing of real-world stores due to the pandemic was cited as a factor in gamers purchasing more titles as digital downloads.
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