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Pikmin 4 takes No.1 spot again in Japanese gaming charts
Japanese charts, Sep 2023:
1. Pikmin 4
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
3. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon (PS5)
New look PS5 console launches next month
Sony is set to launch its new look PS5 console for the busy holiday season. The new ‘slimline’ PlayStation will hit shelves in November.
U.K. regulator accepts changes to the Microsoft Activision deal
After months of legal roadblocks and hearings, Microsoft has now finally passed one of the last major barriers in takeover of Activision.
EA Sports FC 24 dominates without FIFA
UK boxed charts. Week of Sep 30, 2023:
1. EA Sports FC 24
2. Mortal Kombat 1
3. Hogwarts Legacy
Starfield sends Xbox Sales to new heights
The launch of Starfield and the introduction of the new Xbox Series S 1TB edition substantially impacted Microsoft console sales.
Sony dominated the charts in August, but there’s a catch
UK monthly charts, Aug. 2023:
1. FIFA 23
2. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
3. Grand Theft Auto 5
Starfield makes history and claims the top spot
UK boxed charts. Week of Sep 9, 2023:
1. Starfield
2. Hogwarts Legacy
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Hogwarts Legacy casts a spell on the U.K. boxed charts
UK boxed charts. Week of Sep 2, 2023:
1. Hogwarts Legacy
2. Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon tops the charts
UK boxed charts. Week of Aug 26, 2023:
1. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
3. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of…
Introducing Sony’s PlayStation Portal
Sony has revealed its upcoming PlayStation Portal, new dedicated remote-play device that will allow PS5 users play games from their consoles.
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