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Xbox Removes Call of Duty from Game Pass: A Strategic Move
Xbox recently announced that Call of Duty will no longer be included in Game Pass Ultimate at launch, instead being added about a year later, accompanied by a price reduction for the service. Industry experts Mat Piscatella and Piers Harding-Rolls offered differing opinions on the impact of Call of Duty on Game Pass revenues. To gain further insight, data from Newzoo was analyzed, indicating that…
April 24, 2026, 12:17 p.m.
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Unveiling the 2025 Gaming Landscape: A Year in Review
As the gaming industry takes a break for the holiday season, we revisit our cherished traditions that bring warmth to the winter nights. It's the perfect time to unveil our annual GamesIndustry.biz Year in Numbers infographic, which encapsulates the current state of the industry and highlights key statistics for 2025 in a comprehensive visual format. The detailed data includes: the worldwide gami…
Dec. 23, 2025, 9 a.m.
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European Game Industry Faces Significant Job Insecurity, with Over 26% of Professionals Laid Off in the Past Year
More than a quarter of European game developers have experienced layoffs in the past year, with 10.4% still seeking new employment opportunities. According to the latest Big Games Industry Employment Survey, game designers, artists, and QA specialists were among the most affected by job cuts. The survey also revealed that those in creative professions feel the least secure in their roles, while t…
Oct. 21, 2025, 12:25 p.m.
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Nintendo Announces End of Switch Game Voucher Program
The Switch Game Voucher service will be discontinued by Nintendo. As of January 30, 2026, at 11:59pm, it will no longer be possible to buy new vouchers. The vouchers, a benefit of Nintendo Switch Online membership, allowed subscribers to purchase two vouchers at a time, redeemable for select eShop games at a discounted price. Although Nintendo did not provide a reason for ending the program, the …
July 10, 2025, 7:56 p.m.
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UK Video Game Sales Experience a Decline on Black Friday
The UK video game market witnessed a significant decline in sales during November, with just over three million games sold, representing a 33% drop compared to the same period last year, according to GSD data. Two key factors contributing to this decline are the absence of major game releases, such as Call of Duty, which launched in October this year, and the fact that Black Friday sales are not …
Dec. 17, 2024, 12:28 p.m.
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UK Gaming Market Sees Uptick in October, Led by Call of Duty and New Releases
The UK gaming market witnessed a 3.2% increase in video game sales during October, with 2.9 million units sold. According to GSD, the month's top performer was Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, despite its launch sales being 11% lower compared to the previous year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. However, when focusing solely on PlayStation sales, where Game Pass is not available, premium sales saw a…
Nov. 12, 2024, 11:10 a.m.
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European Games Industry Witnesses Significant Layoffs, with 21% of Professionals Affected
According to the latest Big Games Industry Employment Survey, approximately 15% of European games industry workers were laid off and subsequently found new employment in 2023/2024, while 6.2% remain unemployed. The survey, conducted annually by Values Value and InGame Job, also reveals that 10% of European games professionals transitioned to roles in other industries last year. The study highligh…
Nov. 5, 2024, 4:14 p.m.
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European Video Game Sales See 20% Surge in September
According to the latest GSD figures, a total of 17.6 million PC and console games were sold across Europe last month, representing a significant increase of over 20% compared to September 2023. The top spot was taken by EA Sports FC 25, although its launch was slightly softer than the previous year's, with sales 2% lower in the first two weeks. However, the premium version of the game saw a nearl…
Oct. 10, 2024, 1:02 p.m.
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September UK Gaming Charts: EA Sports FC 25 and Space Marine 2 Lead the Pack
The UK gaming market experienced an 8% increase in sales, with 3.88 million PC and console games sold in September, according to data from GSD. This growth is largely attributed to the introduction of six new titles in the top ten. EA Sports FC 25 took the top spot, although its launch sales were 4.6% lower than the previous year's title. However, the premium early access edition performed better…
Oct. 7, 2024, 12:56 p.m.
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Grand Theft Auto 5 Regains Top Spot in August European Monthly Charts
European game sales saw an increase of 7% year-over-year in August, reaching 11.8 million console and PC games sold. According to the latest data from GSD, which tracks digital sales from major publishers and physical sales in key European markets, the rise in sales can be attributed to discounts and promotions on legacy titles, including Grand Theft Auto 5, which experienced a 5.7% year-over-yea…
Sept. 27, 2024, 12:26 p.m.