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San Francisco – During the height of the pandemic, video games offered people solace in isolation. But now that life is slowly returning to pre-crisis normal and inflation is soaring, gaming companies are feeling the pinch.

Makers of consoles, accessories, and software for gaming are experiencing the same kind of post-pandemic effect as tech titans who saw business boom while COVID-19 fears kept people close to home.

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