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Unpacking the Brazilian Gaming Industry by the Numbers
To mark the beginning of Brazil Games Week, we aim to provide an accurate snapshot of the Brazilian gaming ecosystem. Following James Batchelor's journey to Brazil, where he gathered insights from industry professionals, we will examine the numbers that define the Brazilian gaming industry, its market, and audience. The data presented is derived from the second national survey conducted by the Br…
Sept. 23, 2024, 12:28 p.m.
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Digital Game Sales Dominate UK Market in August
According to recent data, 1.74 million video games were sold in the UK during August, marking a slight decline of 1.5% from the previous year. The month was relatively quiet for the gaming industry, with Take-Two being a notable exception, driven by the success of Rockstar's GTA 5 and GTA Online, as well as 2K Games' Borderlands, Mafia, and WWE titles. The Borderlands series saw a resurgence in p…
Sept. 20, 2024, 12:22 p.m.
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European Video Game Sales Experience Uptick in July Despite Lack of New Releases
Europe saw a 3.4% increase in video game sales during July, with 2.4 million units sold. Notably, the top-selling game was EA Sports FC 24, which benefited from the European Championships, selling 69% more copies than FIFA 23 did the previous year. The charts also featured older titles like Hitman Absolution, which saw a surge due to a free game promotion on Amazon Prime. In terms of new releases…
Aug. 16, 2024, 11:24 a.m.
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UK Gaming Scene Sees EA Sports College Football 25 Make a Strong Debut
July saw a slow pace for new video game releases in the UK, with EA Sports College Football 25 achieving the highest new entry at number 7 in the charts. Despite American football's relatively niche following in the UK, the game had a robust start, with sales more than doubling those of Madden NFL 24 over its first two weeks last year. EA Sports FC 24 was the best-selling game in July, boosted by…
Aug. 12, 2024, 9 a.m.
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UK PS5 Sales Reach 4 Million Mark, 31 Weeks Behind PS4
According to GfK data, the PlayStation 5 has now sold over four million units in the UK, becoming the ninth console to accomplish this feat. However, it took 31 weeks longer than the PlayStation 4 to reach this milestone. In terms of sales speed, the PS5 ranks fifth in the UK, but its higher price point sets it apart from the consoles that have sold faster. For comparison, the PlayStation 1, whic…
Aug. 9, 2024, 11:42 a.m.
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European Video Game Sales Experience a Slight Dip of 1.6% in the First Half of 2024
In the first six months of 2024, nearly 80 million PC and console games were sold across Europe, indicating a mere 1.6% decline in unit sales compared to the same period in 2023. This is a notable achievement, considering the first half of 2023 saw significant releases like Hogwarts Legacy, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Diablo IV. In contrast, only two games in the top ten best-s…
July 18, 2024, 10:24 a.m.
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Star Wars Outlaws Tops IGN's Most Wanted Games for 2024
Following an eventful month of new video game announcements, Star Wars Outlaws retains its position as the most coveted game of 2024 on IGN. The upcoming Ubisoft title has garnered the second-highest number of wishlist additions on IGN Playlist over the past year and is the second most wishlisted game overall, trailing behind Grand Theft Auto 6, which is slated for release in 2025. In June, howev…
July 10, 2024, 1 p.m.
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Summer Game Showcases: Zelda, Doom, and Astro Bot Lead the Pack in Wishlists
The latest update from IGN Playlist reveals that The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Astro Bot have garnered the most wishlists following the recent summer game showcases. This data, which spans the last four weeks, offers insight into the gaming community's interests and preferences. It's essential to note, however, that these rankings shouldn't be seen as a definitiv…
June 25, 2024, 1:53 p.m.
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European Game Sales Plummet in May, with EA Sports FC 24 and GTA 5 Leading the Charts
European markets witnessed a decline of nearly 17% in game sales, with 11.6 million PC and console games sold in May, compared to the same period last year. This drop is attributed to the lack of major releases, unlike the previous year, which saw the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy. The top-selling game in May was EA Sports FC 24, followed by Grand Theft A…
June 24, 2024, 12:32 p.m.
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Game Pass, PS Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online: Understanding the Subscriber Base
A recent study by Ubisoft found that approximately one in ten Ubisoft+ subscribers are new to the company's games, suggesting that some users are utilizing the service to try out or rent games before canceling their subscription. This trend was evident in October when Ubisoft saw a significant increase in subscribers, likely due to the release of Assassin's Creed Mirage. Although the exact figure…
May 29, 2024, 2:43 p.m.