Video Games Since 2024
Welcome back to #FreeDatasetFriday! This week, we’re diving into the world of video games. Our latest dataset captures 213 video games released since 2024, complete with details on developers, publishers, platforms, genres, pricing, and more.
Whether you’re researching trends in game development or just curious about what’s been released lately, this dataset has something for you.
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What’s in the dataset?
Each row in the dataset represents a newly released video game, with rich metadata including:
- Release Dates – Know when games dropped, from early 2024 to today
- Developers & Publishers – See who’s behind the titles
- Genres & Game Modes – Track trends in game design (Multiplayer battle royale? Cozy singleplayer puzzlers?)
- Game Engines – From Unreal to Unity and beyond
- Platforms – PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, Mac, and more
- VR Support – Discover which games are venturing into virtual reality
- Prices – Compare premium titles vs. indie or free-to-play launches
It’s a compact, powerful snapshot of the latest generation in gaming.
Top 5 Publishers
Taking a closer look at the publishers behind these games, we can spot some interesting trends in who’s driving the industry forward. The top 5 publishers in this dataset, based on the number of titles released, are:
- Square Enix – 11 titles
- Sony Interactive Entertainment – 7 titles
- Nintendo – 6 titles
- Xbox Game Studios – 6 titles
- Ubisoft – 5 titles
Square Enix comes out on top, with an impressive 11 releases, dominating the landscape with everything from RPGs to action-adventure hits. Sony and Nintendo are close behind, signaling strong continued support for their respective consoles and ecosystems, with Sony’s PlayStation 5 titles and Nintendo’s Switch experiences consistently shaping the gaming scene.
Price Distribution:
When analyzing the price distribution of these games, we see a mode around $20. This is because of the high number of Indie Games in this dataset, which tend to be on the cheaper side, as opposed to AAA games.
Additionally, we see an interesting pattern. A histogram of the prices reveals noticeable peaks near the $20, $30, $40, $50, $60, and $70 price points. This suggests that many games are intentionally priced to fall near these “round” values, likely to attract consumer attention or fit within familiar pricing tiers.
Powering discovery with Gumbo
This dataset was assembled using Gumbo, which automate web exploration to gather structured, up-to-date data on virtually any topic.