US Video Game Spending <br />Hits New Quarterly Record According to industry <br />analyst NPD Group, the period between January <br />to March saw spending reach <br />an astounding $10.9 billion. The figure represents a nine percent <br />increase since the same time last year. NPD Group NPD Group Game sales and in-game <br />microtransactions constituted <br />$9.6 billion of the overall figure, <br />the report found. The figures have been aided by the <br />coronavirus lockdowns, which have <br />led to an increase in demand for <br />video games and consoles.