New Podcast Explores Gaming’s Rise to $190 Billion Industry

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM

A new podcast series called Hidden Levels examines how video games transformed from simple arcade entertainment into a massive global business. The gaming industry now generates approximately $190 billion annually, surpassing both music and film revenues combined.

The gaming world has evolved into an economic powerhouse, bringing in roughly $190 billion in annual revenue last year – a figure that exceeds what the music and movie industries earn together.

A fresh podcast series titled Hidden Levels is diving deep into this remarkable transformation, exploring how video games made the leap from simple arcade cabinets to becoming one of the world’s most profitable entertainment sectors.

The show examines the journey of an industry that started with basic coin-operated machines and has now become a dominant force in global entertainment, attracting billions of players and generating unprecedented revenue streams.

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