Hogwarts Legacy Beats Modern Warfare 3 as Best-Selling Game of 2023 in the U.S.
Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling video game in the U.S. in 2023, the first time a non-Call of Duty or Rockstar game was best-selling game of the year since 2008’s…
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Appeals From Epic and Apple in Ongoing Legal Battle
The United States Supreme Court has denied a request to hear Epic Games v. Apple, the antitrust lawsuit regarding Apple's practices in its app store.
Game Subscriptions, Microtransactions Top Christmas Wish Lists in U.S.
A survey conducted by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has found that game subscriptions like PS Plus and Game Pass and in-game currency are some of the most wish-listed Christmas…
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Falls Out of the U.S. Top 20 Games for the First Time in Six Years
For the first time since its 2017 debut, the consistently well-selling Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is no longer one of the top 20 best selling games in the United States…
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 the Best-Selling Game of October in the U.S.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s sales success continues — new data confirms it was the best-selling game of October in the U.S.
PS5 Slim U.S. Release Date and Spider-Man 2 Bundle Leaked Online
The reliable leaker behind early PlayStation Plus lineup reveals has reported a PlayStation 5 Slim release date for the U.S., as well as what appears to be its first bundle.
Starfield Was the Best-Selling Game of September 2023 in the U.S., Even With Game Pass
Despite also debuting on Xbox Game Pass, Starfield was still the best-selling game of September 2023 in the U.S., according to new numbers from Circana.
U.S. Union Hails Microsoft Activision Blizzard Buyout
The Communications Workers of America union has expressed delight in Microsoft’s takeover of Activision Blizzard, calling it a “new day” for workers at the Call of Duty maker.
Nintendo Switch Just Passed the Wii’s Total Sales in the U.S.
The Nintendo Switch has just surpassed the Wii in total lifetime sales in the U.S.
Remnant 2 Takes Down Diablo 4 to Become July 2023’s Best-Selling Game in the U.S.
Remnant 2 dethroned Diablo 4 as the #1 best-selling game of July 2023, with the Switch's Pikmin 4 debuting at #6. The PS5 was the month's best-selling console.