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UK Monthly Charts See December Growth with EA Sports FC 24 and PS5
The UK gaming industry experienced a 2% increase in sales during December, with 6.9 million physical and digital games sold, according to GSD data which tracks both physical and digital sales from major publishers. Despite a lack of major new releases in November and December, the results are promising. EA Sports FC 24 regained the top spot, boosted by pre-Christmas sales. Call of Duty: Modern Wa…
Jan. 8, 2024, 12:40 p.m.
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Hogwarts Legacy Tops UK Boxed Charts
The year 2023 concluded with Hogwarts Legacy as the top-selling physical video game in the UK, surpassing EA Sports FC 24. This marks a significant shift, as EA's football title had dominated the UK's boxed game sales for the past 10 years. Hogwarts Legacy, launched in February for PS5, PC, and Xbox Series S and X, outperformed EA's football game, which was released in September. Notably, this is…
Jan. 3, 2024, 3:54 a.m.
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GamesIndustry.biz Unveils The Year In Numbers 2023
As the year winds down, it's time to dive into the world of statistics and visualizations. Our annual GamesIndustry.biz Year In Numbers infographic is here, offering a comprehensive overview of the video game industry's current state. This valuable resource is perfect for staying informed and prepared for any upcoming meetings before the holiday break. We extend our gratitude to the experts who s…
Dec. 20, 2023, 12:16 p.m.
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European Video Game Sales Experience Slight Dip, but PS5 Drives Console Market to 60% Increase
The European video game market saw a notable month in November, fueled by strong sales of Call of Duty, EA Sports FC 24, and the PlayStation 5. A total of 24.6 million video games were sold across tracked European markets, marking a 20% increase from the previous year. However, this rise is attributed to November 2023 being a five-week month, as opposed to the four weeks in November 2022. When co…
Dec. 14, 2023, 10:48 a.m.
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UK Video Game Sales Experience 3% Decline in November Despite Strong Console Sales
The UK video game market saw a 3% decline in sales during November, with over 4.55 million games sold, according to GSD data. This decrease is attributed to a weaker release lineup compared to the same period last year, which included major titles such as God of War Ragnarök and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. However, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 helped to bolster sales, claiming the top spot for …
Dec. 11, 2023, 3:56 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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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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European Game Sales See Slight Decline in October, Despite Strong Showings from Assassin's Creed and Spider-Man
According to recent data from GSD, approximately 10.21 million PC and console games were sold across Europe, marking a slight year-over-year decrease of 2.3%. This data encompasses digital sales from major publishers across the Eurozone, as well as physical game sales in key Eurozone markets. Notably, the sales decline is relatively modest considering the absence of Call of Duty, which launched i…
Nov. 21, 2023, 10:59 a.m.
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UK Gaming Charts See Shift in October with Spider-Man and Super Mario on Top
Due to technical issues, this month's physical game sales data is based on GfK figures. Digital game sales in the UK reached 1.6 million in October, representing a 24% decline from the previous year, according to GSD data. On the other hand, physical game sales saw a slight increase of 8% to 1.08 million units sold, as per GfK data. The primary reason for the overall decline is the absence of Cal…
Nov. 17, 2023, 11:32 a.m.