Top Wishlisted Games from Summer Showcases: Zelda, Doom, and Astro Bot Lead the Pack

Following the recent summer games showcases, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Astro Bot have emerged as the top three most wishlisted games. This data, sourced from IGN Playlist, a web and mobile app-based backlog and play activity tracker, provides insight into the purchase intent of gamers over the last four weeks. It is essential to note that this list should not be considered a definitive indicator of the best-selling games. The top three games, for instance, have limited time to accumulate more wishlists compared to games like Doom or Gears of War, which have more time before their release. The list only features games that were showcased during the events, excluding titles like GTA 6, which is currently the most wishlisted game on IGN. Furthermore, it only accounts for new wishlists, meaning games like Assassin's Creed Shadows or Fable, which already had existing wishlists prior to the events, are not included in this count. Despite these limitations, the data provides a snapshot of what resonated with players over the last few weeks. Notably, Perfect Dark has secured a high position, indicating significant interest in the game. The new Zelda title, announced during Nintendo Direct, has taken the top spot, demonstrating its impressive appeal. Unlike the previous 3D open-world adventure, this game features a top-down perspective, allowing players to control Zelda for the first time. Doom: The Dark Ages, showcased during Xbox's event, has performed strongly, likely due to its confirmed release on PS5, which expands its potential player base. Astro Bot, initially leading after its reveal during Sony's State of Play event, has dropped to third place. As the sequel to the Astro's Playroom tech demo, which comes pre-installed with every PS5, Astro Bot may become a sleeper hit for Sony. The data also highlights the interest in Astro Bot, which may come as a surprise, given Sony's earlier statement that it did not plan to release major new titles based on existing IP this year. However, as the successor to Astro's Playroom, which has been exposed to a large audience, Astro Bot may benefit from the existing fan base. The top ten list is dominated by games from Xbox's showcase, with Doom: The Dark Ages and Gears of War: E-Day securing high positions. The chart only accounts for wishlists created during the two-week period, favoring new games announced during this time. New IP titles, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and South of Midnight, have also gained significant interest, with Kepler having two games in the top 25 most wishlisted titles. Indie games like Mixtape and Neva have also made the top 25, demonstrating the diversity of interest among gamers. While sequels dominate the top five, the list features a notable number of new IP titles, with nine original games overall. This snapshot provides an early look at the summer games showcases, with further updates to come as more data becomes available.