Wholesale Games Industry and Market News
Team17 revenues reach record high of £38.8 million
Team 17, a UK-based game publisher, has released its financial report for the first half of 2020, showing record revenues.
EA Play added to Game Pass with no additional cost
EA Play, which is Electronic Art’s own subscription service, is now going to be included with all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions.
GameStop set to close additional 400-450 stores this year
Retailer GameStop has announced that they’ll be closing even more stores this fiscal year than they originally planned to.
Xbox Series X to go on sale for $499
Microsoft has confirmed the launch date and price for the Xbox Series X. It will be released on November 10, 2020, and cost $499.
Marvel’s Avengers tops U.S. weekly sales chart
US Charts, Week of September 5, 2020:
1. Marvel’s Avengers
2. NBA 2K21
3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2
The Witcher 3 confirmed for next-generation consoles
Developer CD Projekt Red has confirmed that their blockbuster hit, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, will release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Microsoft confirms the Xbox Series S release Date and price
Microsoft has now officially revealed the Xbox Series S, including the console’s picture, price and the release date.
Madden NFL 21 sold more at release than last year’s entry
Madden NFL 21 managed to beat last year’s entry to the series, Madden NFL 20, in terms of sales for the first week.
Sports titles dominate in Australia and New Zealand
Australian Chart, Week of Aug 30, 2020:
1. PGA Tour 2K21
2. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
3. Madden NFL 21
Marvel’s Avengers releases and tops the UK Chart
UK Charts. Week of September 5, 2020:
1. Marvel’s Avengers
2. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2
3. NBA 2K21
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