UK Charts. Week ending on August 19, 2017:
1. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – Activision
2. Grand Theft Auto V – Rockstar
3. Fallout 4 – Bethesda
Developer Ninja Theory have announced that their latest title, Hellblade, is currently the top selling digital only game for PS4 on PSN in both Europe and the US.
Developer Monomi Park has announced that their title Slime Rancher has sold over 1 million copies. Around 200,000 copies sold over the last 5 months.
Japan charts. Week ending on August 13, 2017:
Video games: 1. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age – 3DS
Consoles: 1. Nintendo Switch
Sonic Mania was confirmed to become the highest-rated Sonic game in the last 15 years, receiving praise for returning to a more classic-style Sonic title.
London Games has announced that after a very successful 2017 event the London Games Festival will return next year from April 5 to 15, 2018.
Sony announced that PlayStation’s Paris Games Week will start on October 30, 2017 at 4PM UK time, 5PM Europe, 12PM Eastern Time, and 9AM Pacific Time.
UK Charts. Week ending on August 12, 2017:
1. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – Activision
2. Fallout 4 – Bethesda
3. Grand Theft Auto V – Rockstar
Gamescom, the annual video game trade show at Cologne Germany, is scheduled to take place this year on 22 – 26 August.
Gamevice, manufacturer of the Android gaming-oriented slate, is suing Nintendo for allegedly violating a patent on concepts of the device.