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Nintendo Switch sales up 39% across Europe in May | European Monthly Charts

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Sales of video games, hardware and accessories surged across Europe last month, driven by the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. million digital and physical games were sold across Europe last month, the latest GSD data reveals.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom shatters sales records in the UK | UK Boxed Charts

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the biggest boxed video game launch of the year in the UK. Switch digital sales are typically much lower than the other platforms, so it's unknown if the game outsold Hogwarts overall (Nintendo doesn't share digital data with the charts companies).

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Nintendo Switch gets its swansong – what about its successor? | Opinion

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Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox This is an unusual moment in Nintendo's storied history.

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Trends that shape the future of the PC & console market according to Newzoo

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Top image by Freepik The games industry has been one of the most resilient and profitable sectors in the entertainment industry. According to Newzoo’s PC & Console Gaming Report , the PC and console market still outperformed previous forecasts despite a slight decline of revenue (-2,2% year over year) in 2022.

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Michael Blaker’s Video Game Tuesday: Most Anticipated 2023 Video Games

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Hey all, I’m back for the first Video Game Tuesday of the year with a look ahead. It’s my Most Anticipated 2023 Video Games. It’s a game that I’m really, really looking forward to. Though I do worry that the Switch’s hardware won’t be able to handle the game.

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Gaming vs. Movie Industry Revenue: Striking Revenue Gap Revealed

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Many believe that Gaming and Esports industry has taken a hard hit as the offices reopened after COVID-19, and the downfall of this industry has begun. Gaming vs. Movie Industry Revenue: Which Is Bigger? Gaming vs. Movie Industry Revenue Comparison. Global Games Market Revenue in 2022.

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2023: Year in Retrospect for the Gaming Industry

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The gaming industry has achieved significant milestones in recent years, and 2023 was no exception. Recent data has shown that 2023 has been among the best years in the gaming sector. It has the highest number of top-rated games in two decades, making it an exceptional year for the industry. But was it all rosy?