Sam Aune
Lead gaming insights analyst at Sensor Tower who authors the annual State of Gaming report and specializes in data-driven analysis of mobile, PC, and console market trends.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 56min
The State of Gaming in 2026 (with Sensor Tower)
Sam Aune, a Sensor Tower gaming analyst who leads global market reports, walks through 2026 gaming trends. He highlights mobile install declines but steady revenue, how 4X strategy and live ops buck trends, and creator-driven hits reshaping PC growth. The conversation touches on cross-platform shooter challenges, Battlefield 6’s comeback, and what GTA 6 could mean for social gaming.
Mar 17, 2026 • 54min
State of Gaming 2026: What’s Really Winning Now
Sam Aune, lead gaming insights analyst at Sensor Tower, offers a data-driven tour of 2026 gaming trends. He spotlights Battlefield 6’s premium surge and why hybrid pricing is rising. He unpacks indie social hits fueling virality and explains mobile’s slowdown, strategy games’ revenue dominance, and how Chinese publishers out-execute the West.
Jun 5, 2025 • 51min
289. Mobile Gaming in 2025: 10 Trends That Matter
Sam Aune, a gaming insights analyst at Sensor Tower, dives deep into the future of mobile gaming. He highlights download trends and innovative user acquisition strategies that game makers should adopt. Aune discusses the hybrid casual game boom and its monetization potential, while also addressing growing engagement in genres like strategy. The conversation touches on emerging markets, the needs of Gen Z players, and the importance of gender targeting in game development. He emphasizes both opportunities and challenges in this ever-evolving landscape.
