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Gaming Platforms - INI

Gaming platforms refer to the hardware and software environments for playing video games. Major categories include PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, etc.), home consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), and mobile (iOS/Android). Each platform has its own ecosystem, exclusive titles, and user base, playing an important role in the development of the gaming industry.

gaming platform PC gaming console mobile gaming Steam PlayStation Xbox Nintendo iOS Android 
[item.steam]
code=PC-01
slug=steam
name=Steam
description=The world's largest PC gaming platform operated by Valve.
category=PC Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=132-147 million
operator=Valve Corporation
releaseDate=

[item.epic-games-store]
code=PC-02
slug=epic-games-store
name=Epic Games Store
description=A PC gaming platform operated by Epic Games, featuring weekly free games.
category=PC Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=67.2 million
operator=Epic Games
releaseDate=

[item.ea-app]
code=PC-03
slug=ea-app
name=EA app
description=A platform for distributing Electronic Arts games.
category=PC Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Electronic Arts
releaseDate=

[item.battle-net]
code=PC-04
slug=battle-net
name=Battle.net
description=A platform for distributing Blizzard and Activision games.
category=PC Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Blizzard Entertainment / Activision
releaseDate=

[item.ubisoft-connect]
code=PC-05
slug=ubisoft-connect
name=Ubisoft Connect
description=A platform for distributing Ubisoft games.
category=PC Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Ubisoft
releaseDate=

[item.playstation-5]
code=CON-01
slug=playstation-5
name=PlayStation 5
description=Sony Interactive Entertainment's next-generation gaming console.
category=Home Console
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Sony Interactive Entertainment
releaseDate=2020-11-12

[item.xbox-series-xs]
code=CON-02
slug=xbox-series-xs
name=Xbox Series X|S
description=Microsoft's next-generation gaming consoles, available as Xbox Series X and Series S.
category=Home Console
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Microsoft
releaseDate=2020-11-10

[item.nintendo-switch-2]
code=CON-03
slug=nintendo-switch-2
name=Nintendo Switch 2
description=Nintendo's next-generation hybrid gaming console.
category=Home Console
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Nintendo
releaseDate=2025-06-05

[item.ios-app-store]
code=MOB-01
slug=ios-app-store
name=iOS / App Store
description=A gaming platform for Apple iOS devices.
category=Mobile Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Apple Inc.
releaseDate=

[item.android-google-play]
code=MOB-02
slug=android-google-play
name=Android / Google Play
description=A gaming platform for Google Android devices.
category=Mobile Platform
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Google LLC
releaseDate=

[item.xbox-cloud-gaming]
code=CLD-01
slug=xbox-cloud-gaming
name=Xbox Cloud Gaming
description=Microsoft's cloud gaming service.
category=Cloud Gaming
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=Microsoft
releaseDate=

[item.nvidia-geforce-now]
code=CLD-02
slug=nvidia-geforce-now
name=NVIDIA GeForce NOW
description=NVIDIA's cloud gaming service.
category=Cloud Gaming
monthlyActiveUsers=
operator=NVIDIA
releaseDate=