Wholesale Games Industry and Market News

it was revealed that the latest Pokemon games, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, have sold 6 million units worldwide after an incredible launch.

Sony has announced that they are establishing Sony AI, a new organization with offices around the world, including Japan, the United States, and Europe.

According to a recent report from Famitsu, Pokemon Sword and Shield sold 1,364,544 copies at retail in Japan in the first three days of being on sale.

Thanks to the launch of Pokemon Sword and Shield, sales of Nintendo Switch consoles in the UK saw a 30 percent spike.

Valve has confirmed that their flagship VR game will be Half-Life: Alyx, and a full reveal for the game is coming later this year.

Google has announced an expansion to the previously released lineup of games for Stadia just days ahead of the service’s release, nearly doubling it.

EMEAA Charts. Week of Nov 9, 2019:
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
2. Death Stranding
3. Need for Speed: Heat

UK Charts. Week of November 16, 2019:
1. Pokémon Sword
2. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
3. Pokémon Shield

Xbox held their largest XO event ever yesterday, revealing new information about current and upcoming services, as well as a host of brand new games.

US Charts, October 2019:
1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
2. The Outer Worlds
3. Luigi’s Mansion 3