Wholesale Games Industry and Market News

Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa has stated that his company do not plan to cut the retail price of the Nintendo Switch in 2019.

Leading Chinese games publishers Tencent and NetEase have finally been granted licences to publish new games by the Chinese government. The move indicates a further thaw in the “freeze”…

The head of research firm Pelham Smithers Associates has predicted that 2019 will see the first global revenue drop for the videogames industry since 1995.

Woldwide Digital Spending, December 2018:
1. Fortnite Battle Royale – Epic Games
2. Super Smash Bros Ultimate – Nintendo
3. Fifa 19 – EA Sports

Entertainment giant Sony caused waves today when they announced that they would be relocating their European legal headquarters to Holland.

Market data analysts App Annie have released their latest State of Mobile report and it makes good reading for those with a stake in mobile gaming.

US Charts, Year 2018:
1. Red Dead Redemption 2 – Rockstar
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Activision
3. NBA2K19 – EA Sports

Mike Ashley, the owner of Sports Direct and Newcastle United, is said to be considering a bid for struggling high street retailers HMV. Sky News reported that Ashley “has…

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella made a bold statement of intent today as he revealed the company’s intention to create a “Netflix for games.” Nadella was clarifying the purpose of…

UK Charts. Week of January 19, 2019:
1. New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe – Nintendo
2. Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown – Bandai Namco Entertainment
3. Red Dead…