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Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Weirdly Mario Kart World is only the third best selling Switch 2 digital game
Surprising sales data suggests Mario Kart World isn't doing well digitally, but there's a simple explanation for why. Debates about its pricing aside, there's little denying that Mario Kart World is a fantastic game and a smart pick for a Nintendo Switch 2 launch title. Nintendo still hasn't shared any formal sales figures, but considering the Switch 2 itself keeps breaking sales records since its June launch, it can be assumed Mario Kart World is performing strongly too. Intriguingly, though, it's reported that Mario Kart World hasn't sold as much as you'd expect on the Switch 2's eShop. It's not even the second best performing digital game, with two others overtaking it in June. Instead, the best-selling digital Switch 2 game is episodic role-player Deltarune, the successor to the beloved Undertale, with it's newest two chapters launching the same day as the Switch 2. Shockingly, second place goes to Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, the boring instruction manual masquerading as a minigame collection. If you're curious, fourth and fifth place go to the Switch 2 ports of Minecraft and No Man's Sky. This is according to Newzoo, which compiled sales data from the Switch 2's eShop across six key markets: the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. As strange as this may seem, this data doesn't mean Mario Kart World has sold worse overall. The data doesn't account for physical sales so, if those were included, Mario Kart would comfortably take the top spot. It also likely doesn't account for anyone who downloaded Mario Kart World as part of the bundle Nintendo's selling. As a reminder, the bundle comes with a Switch 2 and a digital copy of the game for £429.99. Since the console and a digital copy of Mario Kart World individually cost £395.99 and £66.99 respectively, you're essentially getting the game for £34, making it a very attractive offer. It's hard to imagine most Nintendo fans wouldn't go for this bundle unless they simply don't care for Mario Kart or specifically wanted a physical copy of the game despite its higher price tag of £74.99. Combined with Deltarune and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour being digital only games and costing much cheaper at £20.99 and £7.99 respectively, it makes a lot of sense why they'd outperform Mario Kart World on the eShop. Despite this, Newzoo reports that when looking strictly at the eShop's revenue share in June, Mario Kart World reigns supreme at 34%. The game also had the most monthly active users that month across both the Switch 2 and original Switch, beating other heavy hitters like Fortnite and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. More Trending All this is to say that while it's interesting to see Mario Kart World not be number one at something, it's hardly indicative that the game's in trouble despite what some fans disgruntled with how Nintendo's handling the online multiplayer will say. We're more curious to see if Mario Kart World can ever match the lifetime sales and longevity of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which launched in 2017, remains the best-selling Switch 1 game at 68.2 million units, and is still being regularly played today as evidenced by Newzoo's monthly active user data. Mario Kart World could start to struggle selling once Nintendo stops selling the Switch 2 bundle. Although no exact date has been given, Nintendo has said that the bundle will see a limited-time production until autumn 2025, at which point it'll only be available while stocks last. While we don't foresee the game ever seeing a price cut (first party Nintendo games rarely, if ever do), but Nintendo could introduce a new Mario Kart World bundle afterwards for the Christmas season or to coincide with the Super Mario Bros. movie sequel in April 2026. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Two new racers coming to Mario Kart World hints Donkey Kong credits MORE: The best Mario Kart World character is not who you'd expect MORE: New Nintendo Switch 2 bundle announced as console breaks another sales record
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sony's (SONY) Console Sales to Benefit from Growth in the Video Game Market
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) is one of the 12 best augmented reality stocks to buy, according to analysts. On June 17, research firm Newzoo reiterated that the global video game market is projected to improve marginally in 2025. The global video game market is projected to reach $188.9 billion in 2025, representing a 3.4% increase. Analysts had already projected growth in the industry that the blockbuster launch of new consoles would bolster. There have been reports that Sony is working on a new PlayStation handheld console. Additionally, 'GTA VI' is slated to launch in 2026 and is expected to accelerate the demand for gaming consoles. Nevertheless, there have been concerns about slower hardware sales, especially the significant increase in Sony's PlayStation devices. Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) is actively involved in augmented reality (AR), developing technologies and solutions for entertainment and industrial applications. Their efforts include camera tracking systems for AR content creation, spatial reality displays, and research into AR applications beyond entertainment. While we acknowledge the potential of SONY as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 11 Best Performing Warren Buffett Stocks in 2025 and 12 Best Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Stocks to Buy. Disclosure: None. 登入存取你的投資組合
Metro
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 climbs chart after 'unusual' sales boost
One of the breakout games of 2025 is soaring up the charts even a month after launch, surpassing Doom: The Dark Ages in revenue. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 surprised everyone by being an early contender for game of the year, but its sales have also surpassed expectations. Developed by Sandfall Interactive, the French turn-based role-player managed to sell one million units within three days following its launch on April 24. Since then, in very apt timing, the studio announced it had surpassed 3.3 million copies after 33 days. The success of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has now taken an 'unusual' turn, as despite coming out in April, it has ascended on Newzoo's revenue chart for May. As reported by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 moved up five places to number eight on the chart, which lists the top 20 games by revenue in the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, and Italy across PC and consoles. Newzoo described this movement as 'unusual for a premium title' as they usually drop in sales after their release month. As for the reason behind the increase, the firm believes it is 'a showcase of the strength of a high-quality game and continued word-of-mouth marketing'. Along with these factors, the mid-range £44.99 price of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has also likely contributed to its success – at a time when many new games cost £70. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Notably, the game managed to beat Doom: The Dark Ages, which debuted at number nine. According to Newzoo, the shooter's placement was due to 'a big portion of revenues being tied to Xbox Game Pass'. More Trending While over 95% of full sales for Doom: The Dark Ages came from PlayStation and Steam, Xbox players accounted for 72% of monthly active users on Newzoo's engagement chart. In other words, only a small portion of players actually bought the full game. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 also launched on Xbox Game Pass, but considering Doom: The Dark Ages is significantly more expensive to buy at £69.99, it's perhaps unsurprising that the majority of players went down the Game Pass route instead. The other new addition on the chart was Elden Ring Nightreign, which managed to hit the number four spot despite being released on May 30, 2025. You can check out the top 10 of Newzoo's revenue chart for May below. Fortnite EA Sports (up two places) Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2/3/Warzone/Black Ops 6 Elden Ring Nightreign NBA 2K25 (up two places) Counter-Strike 2 & Go Forza Horizon 5 (up two places) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (up five places) Doom: The Dark Ages Minecraft (down two places) Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Time Crisis and Point Blank lightgun console smashes Kickstarter goal within hours MORE: EA Sports FC 26 cover star leaks and they've been on before MORE: The Alters review – send in the clones
Express Tribune
19-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Can 'GTA VI' revive the videogame industry?
The global videogame market's growth rate is expected to improve marginally in 2025 from the previous year, according to a report from research firm Newzoo, seen exclusively by Reuters on Tuesday. Analysts and industry experts had projected a surge in industry growth this year due to the expected blockbuster launch of Take-Two's Grand Theft Auto VI and new consoles. However, the delay of the long-awaited title to next year and price hikes to videogame hardware, arising from tariffs, have made consumer spending uncertain. The global videogame market is projected to grow 3.4 per cent to $188.9 billion in 2025, compared with last year's growth of 3.2 per cent, according to the report. "This forecast reflects concrete changes, hardware cycles, pricing trends, install base growth, and title pipelines," said Michiel Buijsman, principle analyst at Newzoo. Compounded annually, Newzoo expects the market to grow 3.3 per cent till 2027, compared with its earlier forecast of 3.7 per cent As GTA VI is scheduled to launch in 2026, the industry will most likely see the boost from sales next year along with the release of other premium titles such as Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem. The launch of GTA VI on PC is also expected to carry growth through 2027, the report said. Price increases to Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation devices have sparked fears of slower hardware sales as consumers globally grapple with market uncertainty. Xbox also unveiled its own handheld console, the Xbox Ally, earlier this month, developed in partnership with ASUS and set to launch in holidays 2025. However, despite this uncertain trajectory of videogame uptake, earlier this month, as per AFP, the Switch 2 smashed records to become the fastest-selling console ever after gamers snapped up 3.5 million units in its first four days.
Jordan News
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Jordan News
GTA 6 Delay Impacts Global Video Game Market Growth - Jordan News
The global video game market is expected to see only a modest improvement in growth in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to a report by research firm Newzoo. Analysts and industry experts had initially projected a more significant boost for the industry this year, fueled by the highly anticipated launch of Grand Theft Auto VI from Take-Two Interactive and the release of next-generation gaming hardware. اضافة اعلان However, the delay of GTA 6 to 2026, coupled with rising console prices due to tariffs, has cast uncertainty over consumer spending in the gaming sector. According to Newzoo's report, the global video game market is projected to grow by 3.4% to $188.9 billion in 2025, slightly higher than the 3.2% growth recorded in 2024. 'These projections reflect tangible shifts in hardware cycles, pricing trends, install base expansion, and the upcoming game release schedule,' said Michiel Buijsman, lead analyst at Newzoo. A Bigger Boost Expected in 2026 With GTA VI now set for a 2026 release, the industry is expected to see a more significant sales boost next year, especially with other major titles like Capcom's "Resident Evil Requiem" also on the horizon. The report noted that the eventual release of GTA 6 on PC could help extend the growth momentum into 2027. Hardware Pricing and Market Concerns The report also highlighted consumer concerns surrounding rising hardware prices. Both Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation consoles have seen price increases, which may deter potential buyers amid ongoing economic uncertainty worldwide. Even though Nintendo's Switch 2 is on track to become the company's fastest-selling console, Xbox is still trailing behind the sales performance of its previous generation. 'We expect higher Xbox sales than last year, but not record-breaking numbers,' Buijsman explained. 'As for PlayStation 5, sales are projected to stay slightly below those of the PlayStation 4.' New Hardware on the Horizon Microsoft recently unveiled its new handheld gaming device, the Xbox Ally, developed in collaboration with ASUS. The device is scheduled to launch during the 2025 holiday season, potentially adding momentum to the market during the year-end sales window. Despite the current tempered growth, 2026 is shaping up to be a milestone year for the gaming industry, with flagship game launches and new hardware releases poised to drive stronger performance across global markets.
