Venture capital funding in the gaming industry is up by 1% quarter-over-quarter, with growth-stage funding showing an increase.The games industry is projected to be a $188 billion market in 2024 and a $223 billion market by 2029.Private funding for games in Q3 2024 reached $811 million, marking a 15% increase from the previous quarter.Investments in AI-powered gaming startups are on the rise, with 22% of funding in Q3 going to such companies.