September NPDs show continued PlayStation 4 dominance
It’s time for the NPD figures again, which serves as yet another reminder that while it’s an interesting look at the world of physical retail sales, the game charts provide only half the picture.
Unless sales charts include digital sales data, they’re irrelevant
The weekly and monthly sales data we report on is becoming more and more irrelevant, until it starts to include digital distribution data.
Yes, the PlayStation 4 is still the top-selling console
The PlayStation 4 continues its unabashed success, topping the hardware charts once again. Wake me up when something changes.
Mortal Kombat X is the top selling game of 2015 (so far)
Mortal Kombat X is the bloodiest, goriest and most violent game of 2015. And now it can also boast about being the top-selling title of 2015. So far at least.
Super Data info shows how irrelevant the NPD is
The NPD shows retail sales in America while Super Data collates digital sales info. The difference in scale is staggering.
PlayStation 4 and Arkham Knight were June’s best sellers
Surprising just about nobody, Sony's PlayStation 4 and Batman: Arkham Knight lead the sales charts for June.
PlayStation 4 and The Witcher 3 rule the US sales charts
The Xbox One's sales lead on the US charts was shortlived, as Sony's console heads straight back to the top.
Parents don’t mind spending on Toys-to-life gaming
The NPD group has looked into family spending on the toys-to-life genre and parents are rather satisfied.
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