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Assassin's Creed, Spider-Man, Mario and PS5 boost sales during October | European Monthly Charts

10.21 million PC and console games were sold across Europe according to GSD, a slight drop of 2.3% year-on-year. This data covers all games sold digitally by most major games publishers across the Eurozone (for UK market analysis, click here), and physical game sales in all major Eurozone markets.

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Nyxus195d ago

"As for consoles, not every Eurozone country is tracked. But across those that are included, PS5 is up 143% year-on-year in October (11% up month-on-month), Switch is 20% down year-on-year (10% up month-on-month), while Xbox is down 52% year-on-year (down 20% month-on-month)"

https://twitter.com/Chris_D...

Brazz195d ago (Edited 195d ago )

Savage, Xbox is down 52%, a dire situation for Xbox 3 years in this gen.

RpgSama195d ago

That's one month after Starfield, did not make a difference in September and certainly did not make a difference for October, no legs for that.

Calvaro195d ago

Onto Spider-Man 2, and the PS5 game's launch was strong, with the first two weeks up nearly 30% compared with 2018's Spider-Man, and almost three times higher than 2020's Spider-Man: Miles Morales.

Nyxus195d ago

Yeah, impressive results!

crazyCoconuts195d ago

Battlefield 2042 making #7? Am I dreaming?

Calvaro195d ago

Ya know, they gave that game out for PS+ and after that happened the game became popular again.

Report: Battlefield 2042 Sees Over 500% Player Increase After Coming to PlayStation Plus
https://mp1st.com/news/repo...

The game was dying, then this happened and ever since then it's been quite popular.

crazyCoconuts195d ago

I'm glad. I enjoy it a lot. That last mode they had over Halloween was pretty cool too.
If they brought in some more older maps into Portal I'd be ecstatic (like Metro?)

Brazz195d ago (Edited 195d ago )

Now, 3 years in the gen and Xbox is down 52% in a year with Starfield.

Keeping in mind that the current generation should go until 2028, I wonder how Xbox will continue? They sold less than half as many consoles as last year and none of their upcoming releases carry expectations remotely comparable to Starfield. I think a new Xbox in 2026 is a possibility if Series X/S sales continue to be so bad, but I have doubts about its effectiveness, I doubt that an x360 situation will repeat itself.

Microsoft's "almost infinite" money and recent monstrous acquisitions are a big advantage, but I don't think the impact will come soon, maybe next gen?

Einhander1972195d ago (Edited 195d ago )

Let them rush into the next gen, PS5 is getting a Pro console so it's not like they will be able to achieve a huge advantage and the One X was 40% more powerful and they couldn't even win it's launch month. I personally think rushing a console for them is more likely to have a negative effect as any real benefit, I mean SX is significantly underperforming the xbone...

We see how long the PS4 generation has gone, which is to say PS4 games are still getting made and probably will still be getting made in 27. Rushing to the next gen for anyone is completely unnecessary. In fact I have been thinking that financially it would be best to have a really long generation. There really isn't even a need to change generations until something really changes things up again like SSD.

Chocoburger194d ago

No chance of a new generation anytime soon, not counting the upcoming PS5 Pro. It'd be too expensive, and developers already have to make 2 versions of Xbox Series games, if MS released another console, they'd be stuck making 3 versions of each Xbox game! YIKES!

This is where Sony made the right choice, so far only 1 PS5 version needs to be made, but perhaps next year when the PS5 Pro comes out, 2 versions will be made.

Einhander1972192d ago

Late reply I know, but the PS5 Pro doesn't even need new versions, all it needs is for games to have an unlocked framerate and use dynamic resolution scaling just by the nature of it being more powerful it'll have higher resolutions and better framerates.

But like you implied, It's way easier to exploit more power, than to squeeze a game onto a weaker console.

ThePacemaker195d ago

52% down! .. MS should literally consider dropping the hardware business 🤦🏻‍♂️

Aloymetal194d ago

Hey don't worry because soon we'll have a few articles saying....''How -52% down for Xbox is a great thing for MS gaming division and the industry, it'll also help to shape its dominant future''...

Hofstaderman194d ago

Imagine the mental gymnastics involved to spin this...

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Nyxus195d ago

It's especially bad when compared to PS5 being up 143% year-on-year.

RpgSama195d ago (Edited 195d ago )

And the fact that last year surely was not that hot neither for Xbox in Europe, getting that huge YoY drop on year 3 one month after their biggest game of the generation so far, Starfield, definitely does not bode well.

badz149194d ago (Edited 194d ago )

even worse, it happened right after Starfield...one of the most overhyped games of all time, as a console exclusive!

but seriously, where is Starfield in that chart? it was just released last month!

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Sells 11 Million Copies

Since launching in October 2023, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has sold 11 million copies.

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just_looken4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

This is bad for them as we know they were already in marvel hell with there schedule but now they are never getting out with these sales.

Some poor sob over there is like hey can we do infamous remaster collection? then gets yelled at thrown to a desk made to work on spiderman 3 or some shit for the the next 3 years.

This also gave sweet baby inc more support they helped with the sotry and she hulk aka marry jane so why not make the next spiderman game with gwen but her powers only work after she attends lgbqt rallies fear the power of queer right's bad guys.

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Just had a thought make a new super hero with the power of rainbows that come out of the wrist jerk of men to supercharge the attack.

Abnor_Mal4d ago

Just making up bullsht off the top of yer head huh?

andy854d ago (Edited 4d ago )

"These sales" like it's a tiny number? It's sold what Spiderman 1 did on the PS4 in the same timeframe and that was labelled a huge success and there was 100 million PS4s out there at that time...compared to 50m PS5. Selling the same amount is nothing short of amazing. What a strange post

just_looken4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Wow sound the trumpit defend them asap right?

I know 2023 was along time ago but there was a ransomware attack remember?
https://www.polygon.com/240...

So yeah they are marvel game maker slaves

"these sales" means these sales there could have been a slight tiny glimmer of hope they might make something else instead of another spiderman game with the same combat same map same dei story but nope they are now defiantly going to make another one.

and yes sweetbabyinc helped with the story/characters
https://sweetbabyinc.com/

But i get it everyone loves the nerfed bitch version of parker sense very few played/watched anything before the Spectacular days were over.

P_Bomb4d ago

“…make a new super hero with the power of rainbows that come out of the wrist jerk of men to supercharge the attack.”

Wow! Anyways…

S2Killinit4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

@Just_lookin

LOL

What did I just read? This news is hitting you hard. I just wish I could watch your face as you typed your homophobic rant. Also, maybe an English class would be time well spent.

On Topic:
Congrats to Insomniac.

Hofstaderman4d ago

House of Mouse be looking at that upcoming Blade game with certain expectations.....

romulus234d ago

If we look past the fact you're just making up a bunch of BS, we can see very clearly your comment is immature and reeks of insecurities. It's pure trolling and adds nothing to the conversation so just give it a rest.

VersusDMC4d ago

Why would insomniac want to do a infamous remaster collection if Sucker Punch are the original developers?

just_looken4d ago

A round of applause for everyone here

I give links i speak the truth but of course defend defend defend

I know they did not make infamous but all this team has done is the same dam ip except one great ratchet/clank game that we will never get a squeal or any dlc

But i get it you all want spiderman every year then a half ass marvel mobile game every 2nd year.

Again any real spiderman fan knows how muich they changed the charecter/lore/powers for the modern audiance if this was the real spiderman he would have radioactive blood like until the mid 2013's and kill marry jane.

Amn the next game from this "studio" is going to have so many dei / microtrancactions in it oof

Philaroni4d ago

Is that you Obsucre? Assuber?

outsider16244d ago

@just looken

Yeah i want another spiderman. So???

If rocksteady can make 3 Batman games. Sucker punch with 3 infamous,

Why can't Insomniac have 3 Spiderman games.

Thank God you're the minority.

mkis0074d ago

Acting like dev's aren't tied to a franchise for a while. Gears for Coalition, Halo for 343, Turn 10 has forza, playground has forza... Insomniac making 3 Spiderman games so far (with a ratchet in between fyi) doesn't even register as enough let alone too many. They are making the games they want to. It was not forced upon them.

Why would they want out of this success? Most devs would do anything for sales like this. Do you not have pride in the work you do?

MrDead4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

"This also gave sweet baby inc more support they helped with the sotry and she hulk aka marry jane so why not make the next spiderman game with gwen but her powers only work after she attends lgbqt rallies fear the power of queer right's bad guys."

Crazy right-wing snowflakes like Tim Pool have broken you with outrage media and "fear of the other". Tater Tots need to go outside and live in the real world, don't be scared... unless you're just projecting and this is some sort of Steven Crowder or Nick Fuentes situation, it's ok to be confused about you're attraction to the same sex, just go with it and you'll find you will be a happier person.

BlackOni4d ago

This is the most incel fake outrage sad shit I've seen all morning.

Congrats to making yourself look like an absolute tool while inexcusably and unnecessarily attacking the LGBTQ community.

On topic, congrats to Insomniac. Amazing game, amazing experience, and makes me hopeful for the new Wolverine Game. Would love to also see a Storm or Captain Marvel game.

Michiel19893d ago

why the hell would insomniac work on an infamous remaster collection? They are one of the most talented studios in the world and you want them to do remasters?

Nacho_Z3d ago

I've noticed talking complete nonsense is normal for you but you've outdone yourself here.

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InUrFoxHole3d ago

@mike
3 spider man games. Did they redo those too?

rlow14d ago

With a game called Spider-Man and made by Insomniac………..is anyone really surprised??? Congrats to them on their continued excellence in game crafting.

1Victor4d ago

Congrats to insomniac on another hit showing proof that it was a right move to be acquired by Sony unlike others developers getting closed or afraid of going on the chopping block.

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gleepot4d ago

My dude, insomniac was already hit with layoffs.

1Victor4d ago

@gleepot: “ My dude, insomniac was already hit with layoffs”
My dude thanks for letting me know that insomniac is on the chopping block or got closed I missed that news about it 🤷🏿

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Knightofelemia4d ago

I wonder how Wolverine will do once released?

Hofstaderman4d ago (Edited 4d ago )

Ummmm....maybe even better? We guaranteed a decent Wolverine game and with the success of Xmen 94 the franchise has now entrenched itself with a younger audience. My kids stopped watching 94 and went back to the OG series and they love it.

DarXyde4d ago

Not as well as Spider-Man, I would think. I think it still does great, but based on the footage we weren't supposed to see yet, Spider-Man seems more accessible (not to disregard he's also just more popular than Logan).

But who knows? If the game drops in close enough proximity to Deadpool and Wolverine and/or a new season of X-Men '97, we could be surprised.

Cacabunga4d ago

Wolverine will be a much more mature game.. also popularity wise spiderman is bigger.
On the other hand it might attract players who do not like spiderman kind of super heroes.

I enjoyed xmen origins Wolverine on PS3 very much it had great gameplay!

MagUk4d ago

To be honest I brought the original spider man. While the game play mechanics were excellent and very enjoyable I was put off by how childish the story felt, I probably only played it for a couple of hours at most before it got way too cringy for me.

ChasterMies3d ago

Spider-man makes more money from licensing than any other comic book character. So don’t expect Wolverine to sell as well.

Cacabunga3d ago (Edited 3d ago )

Wolverine will target a completely different audience

jwillj2k44d ago

“Single player games don’t sell duuurrrrr” - your favorite xbot ceo

Flewid6384d ago

Facts. Stellar Blade also ended up being a hit.

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Assassin’s Creed Mirage Sets A June 6th Mobile Launch

This looks like a good option for A.C. fans who want to game on the go. Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6, 2024.

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Ubisoft Reveals Two Hours Of Assassin’s Creed Mirage Free Play

Free play is never a bad thing and two hours is a good look at the game. Today, Ubisoft announced a free trial for Assassin’s Creed Mirage.