![]() ![]() While both of these titles are similar to successful games in successful franchises of the past, they are also much cheaper than the likes of Forspoken, and many of EAs titles throughout the years. Wild Hearts, the Monster Hunter-like from Koei Tecmo also did well and enjoyed a “successful launch”, according to its publisher. In the Asia market, it sold close to 300 000 physical and digital copies, which are outside of its inclusion on Xbox Game Pass. Surpassing all expectations for what is essentially an indie game. Original IPs that did manage to sell well this year include the likes of Bioshock-like Atomic Heart which managed $2 million in sales since February 2023. Meanwhile, Forspoken, another AAA game from Square Enix released this year, had “lacklustre sales.”įorspoken does not have the cachet nor the existing fanbase of the Final Fantasy series, despite similar gameplay from the same developer. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold 10 million units in just three days, becoming the fastest-selling Nintendo title of all time in the process.Īnother sequel which also did well was Final Fantasy XVI, with developer Square Enix saying that its sales were “ extremely strong.” Who else is making bank in 2023 you ask? Well, we have Diablo IV, the fourth sequel of the highly popular Diablo series of games, which quickly became developer Blizzard’s best-selling game to date. Gamers were willing to spend big on sequels Circana said that EA’s bottom line was also affected by new competitors like Warner Bros Discovery, whose Hogwarts Legacy title, based on the Harry Potter universe, became one of the best-selling games this year. ![]() The key in this, is the “Star Wars” branding. All of which is a formula for money-making, compared to Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, effectively a single-player narrative experience, traditionally seen as less profitable by big game companies. “This quarter, net bookings were below expectations, largely driven by underperformance from Season 17 (of Apex Legends),” EA CFO Stuart Canfield said in a post-earnings call.Īpex Legends is a Fortnite-style online multiplayer battle royale shooter, completely free to play, but with in-game purchases. In a statement, EA said that while Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, one of its latest games, “did well”, gamers have been spending much less on games like Apex Legends, an original IP. This increased frugality has meant an expected decrease in revenues for companies like games publisher EA. ![]() Market research firm Circana told Reuters that elevated inflation has forced gamers to get picky with the new games they choose, with many players only buying titles from their favourite franchises due to tighter budgets. Poor economic conditions globally, like high interest rates and inflation, have gamers keeping their wallets closed when it comes to buying new games and PC parts. A decline in spending among consumers in the PC market has extended to related activities as luxury buys take a back seat. ![]()
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