Wholesale Games Industry and Market News
10,000 employees to be laid off at Microsoft
The Bloomberg report for January shows that the layoffs taking place at Microsoft have started to affect its gaming sector.
New PlayStation Trailer Showcases 2023’s Biggest Releases
A new trailer put out by Sony highlights the impressive slate of games coming out on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 this year.
Top 10 best-selling video games in Japan – Year 2022
Japanese charts, Year 2022:
1. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
2. Splatoon 3
3. Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Top 20 best-selling video games in Europe – Year 2022
European charts, Year 2022:
1. FIFA 23
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
3. Elden Ring
Best-selling video games in the UK in December 2022
UK monthly charts, December 2022:
1. FIFA 23
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
3. God of War Ragnarok
Best-selling video games in the UK in year 2022
UK charts, year 2022:
1. FIFA 23
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
3. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
UK boxed sales show a sales slump post holiday
UK boxed charts. Week of Dec 31, 2022:
1. God of War: Ragnarok
2. FIFA 23
3. Mario Kart 8: Deluxe
Gran Turismo celebrates 25-year anniversary
The creators of the Gran Turismo franchise have revealed that the popular racing game series has sold over 90 million copies worldwide.
Activision Blizzard president to leave the company
It has just been announced that the president and COO of Activision Blizzard will be leaving the company early next year.
FIFA 23 is top of the Christmas sales charts
UK boxed charts. Week of Dec 17, 2022:
1. FIFA 23
2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
3. God of War: Ragnarok
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