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The latest iteration of EA’s The Sims series is No.1 in the GfK Chart-Track All Formats charts this week. This is a pretty remarkable feat given that the game is only available on PC – and these charts don’t take into account digital sales, either. So it’s fair to say …
Read More »The Last of Us Remastered and Diablo III break into Japanese charts
Two Western releases have broken into the Japanese software charts this week, according to data from Famitsu. Sony’s Remastered edition of hit title The Last of Us debuted in third place in the Top Ten, while the release of Blizzard’s gothic RPG Diablo III on consoles as Reaper of Souls …
Read More »Diablo III Ultimate Evil Edition takes No.1 spot
The updated version of Diablo III on consoles is No.1 in the UKIE GfK All-Formats Top 40 chart. This is the first time that Blizzard’s series has made it to the top spot. The PlayStation 4 edition was the best-selling format, beating the Xbox 360 SKU by a mere 500 …
Read More »Yokai Watch 2 remains top of Japanese charts despite slew of new releases
Yokai Watch 2 has remained at the top of the weekly Japanese software charts, despite five new entries in the Top Ten, according to the latest sales data from Famitsu. The highly successful 3DS title, which is available in ‘Ganso’ and ‘Honke’ editions, has now sold over two million units …
Read More »INTERVIEW: The power of data-driven retail
Every retailer needs a unique selling point, and Green Man Gaming has one in PlayFire. It’s a social networking site that collects information from consumers’ games, such as how far they have progressed and what titles they enjoy. It was acquired by Green Man Gaming back in July 2012, and …
Read More »UK retail resilient in face of summer drought
How To Train Your Dragon 2 was the only new game to make the UK Chart-Track Retail Top 50 last month. As a result, the best-selling games of July were Watch Dogs at No.1 (released in May), Sniper Elite III at No.2 (released in June) and FIFA 14 at No.3 …
Read More »3DS dominates Japanese charts
Nintendo’s 3DS is still on top in Japan according to the latest sales data provided by Famitsu. This week the platform holder’s handheld sold a combined total of 41,183 units. This was helped by the fact that seven out of the Top Ten games were for the 3DS. Yokai Watch …
Read More »Yokai Watch 2 and Yoshi’s New Island keep 3DS No.1 in Japan
Nintendo’s portable console still rules the roost in Japan according to the latest sales data provided by Famitsu. This is partially due to the launch of Yoshi’s New Island in Japan, but largely the result of strong sales of Yokai Watch 2, which is No.1 for the third time in …
Read More »Ubisoft rules the June charts
June was a big month for Ubisoft. Last month’s charts included the last week of May and therefore featured the launch of Watch Dogs. The hacking title topped the monthly charts, and helped Ubisoft rise up the publisher rankings in terms of both units sold and revenue generated from software …
Read More »Watch Dogs claims fifth No.1
Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs is at the top of the UKIE GfK Chart-Track All Formats Top 40 for the fifth week. The hacking title managed this despite a 12 per cent drop in sales. Last week the market dipped due to the hot weather and a lack of new releases. There …
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