The US games retail-tracking company the NPD has released its figures for last month, showing that Sony’s PlayStation 4 remains the best-selling console in the US. As is usual, their analysis includes hardware, physical copies of games sold at retail, and some (but not all!) games sold digitally.
You just can’t stop GTA 5, can you? Rockstar’s open-world crime simulator has been coasting near the top of the charts since its original release on the last generations of consoles. It's now sold over 75 million copies.
The newest Zelda game will need to sell millions of units, but that shouldn't be too hard... right?
Minecraft is still a big deal, not just for daily sales, but for general engagement. Plus it's teaching some valuable skills.
Is the gaming industry in a slump? Perhaps, but it's worth noting that the NPD only tracks physical software sales.
Right now, the game sales charts we see are becoming irrelevant thanks to digital distrbution. That's changing soon, with a combined chart.
The ESA has slammed the recent NPD software sales figures, saying they're rather misleading.
Retail struggles are real, especially when games perform below expectations. But who is to blame when that happens - the publishers for hyping expectations, or the retailers for believing it.
Blizzard continues to delight players. This time, the developers have shared information about what’s …
A spooky European village. Properly scary castle mania. Vampires. Werewolves! The only thing more frightening, is a glimpse at your empty bank account when it comes to deciding whether or not you can grab Resident Evil Village this month. Capcom's successor to its long-running survival-horror franchise is finally out, and if you've read our review then you know the game is a winner on multiple levels.
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