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Record-Breaking Console Sales Drive UK Gaming Retail to New Heights on Black Friday
According to GfK, the UK gaming market witnessed a staggering £167 million in sales of video game consoles, accessories, and physical games during the Black Friday week. This milestone marks the third most successful Black Friday for the video game industry to date, surpassed only by the 2013 and 2020 events, which coincided with the releases of the PS4 and PS5 consoles, respectively. The UK phy…
Dec. 8, 2023, 5:01 p.m.
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UK Games Retail Sees Record-Breaking Black Friday Sales
The UK witnessed a remarkable Black Friday in the games retail sector, with sales of video game consoles, accessories, and physical games totaling £167 million, according to GfK. This marks the third most successful Black Friday for the video game industry to date, surpassed only by the Black Fridays of 2013 and 2020, which coincided with the launches of the PS4 and PS5 consoles, respectively. Th…
Dec. 8, 2023, 5:01 p.m.
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UK's Top-Selling Grand Theft Auto Games Revealed
The Grand Theft Auto series is one of the most successful franchises in the UK, with only FIFA, Call of Duty, and Mario surpassing it in terms of sales. Despite having fewer mainline entries and spin-offs compared to these other franchises, GTA has managed to generate significant revenue. In fact, the series is more successful than LEGO, Star Wars, and Pokémon, which rank fifth, sixth, and sevent…
Dec. 7, 2023, 9:45 a.m.
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The UK's Top-Selling Grand Theft Auto Games Revealed
In the UK, only three gaming franchises surpass Grand Theft Auto in terms of sales: FIFA, Call of Duty, and Mario. These franchises have numerous titles spanning decades, whereas the GTA series has just seven mainline entries and a few spin-offs. The GTA franchise outsells LEGO, Star Wars, and Pokémon, which occupy fifth, sixth, and seventh places, respectively. This ranking is based on revenue f…
Dec. 7, 2023, 9:45 a.m.
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Uncovering the Best-Selling Grand Theft Auto Games in the UK
The Grand Theft Auto series is one of the most successful gaming franchises in the UK, with only FIFA, Call of Duty, and Mario surpassing it in terms of sales. Despite having fewer mainline entries and spin-offs compared to these franchises, GTA has managed to comfortably outsell other popular series like LEGO, Star Wars, and Pokémon. According to data from GfK, which only considers physical game…
Dec. 7, 2023, 9:45 a.m.
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Unveiling the African Gaming Industry: A Statistical Analysis
The African continent is home to approximately 200 million gamers, with hundreds of millions of dollars spent on video games annually, predominantly on mobile platforms. According to the newly released Africa Games Industry Report, which was made available after Africa Games Week, the continent's gaming industry is characterized by a diverse audience and significant growth potential. The report, …
Dec. 5, 2023, midnight
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Unpacking the African Games Industry by the Numbers
The African continent is home to nearly 200 million gamers, with hundreds of millions of dollars spent on video games annually, primarily through mobile platforms. According to the newly released Africa Games Industry Report, which was made available following Africa Games Week, the region offers a vast and diverse market with significant opportunities for growth. Produced by Maliyo Games, a stud…
Dec. 5, 2023, midnight
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African Gaming Industry: A Statistical Overview
The African continent is home to approximately 200 million gamers, who collectively spend hundreds of millions of US dollars on video games, primarily through mobile platforms. According to the newly released Africa Games Industry Report, which was presented at Africa Games Week, the continent's gaming industry is characterized by a diverse range of cultural groups, languages, and ethnicities, pr…
Dec. 5, 2023, midnight
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European Gaming Market Sees Strong Sales in October, Driven by Assassin's Creed, Spider-Man, and Mario
The European gaming market witnessed a slight decline of 2.3% in sales, with 10.21 million PC and console games sold, according to data from GSD. Despite this, the sales figures remain impressive, considering the lack of a major Call of Duty release in October. EA Sports FC 24 emerged as the top-selling game, although its sales were 10% lower than FIFA 23's sales last year. Ubisoft's Assassin's C…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:59 a.m.
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European Gaming Market Sees Strong October Sales with Assassin
According to recent data from GSD, the European gaming market saw a total of 10.21 million PC and console games sold in October, representing a slight decline of 2.3% compared to the same period last year. This data encompasses all digital game sales from major publishers across the Eurozone, as well as physical game sales in key Eurozone markets. The sales decrease is notable, given that Call of…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:59 a.m.