Report: 20 million PC gamers may 'defect' to TV gaming in next 5 years

Just when you thought things were looking swell for PC gaming, a new report from respected Jon Peddie Research says up to 20 million PC gamers could “defect” to more fertile (or cheaper) pastures in the next five years.The report cited growing competition from TV-based gaming platforms, whether they be new consoles or streaming gaming technologies such as Google’s Stadia. The report also predicts that stagnation in hardware development will contribute to the defection. And of course, a lack of game parity—where coveted titles never make it to the PC—has vexed the PC on occasion.To read this article in full, please click here