As the end of the year draws near, data analysis companies are looking back over the past 12 months to spot trends in player behaviour, retail prices, game outcomes, and more.

And the latest report from NewZoo's statisticians makes for some fascinating reading.

NewZoo places its estimate for the global games market value at a staggering $184.4 billion USD. This accounts for almost game sales, on PC, console, and mobile platforms.

It's also worth noting that Nintendo game sales are not included in this already astounding statistic, as the publisher has always been very coy about disclosing its own financial results.

It's also worth noting that Nintendo game sales are not included in this already astounding statistic, as the publisher has always been very coy about disclosing its own financial results.