Europe’s best-selling games of 2023
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Thanks to the latest data from GSD, the best-selling games of 2023 have been revealed.
EA Sports FC 24 came out on top despite selling 9 percent fewer units in 2023 compared with FIFA 23 in 2022. Hogwarts Legacy followed in second – no game has sold this many units in a calendar year since 2017 aside from EA’s football/soccer titles.
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2024 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
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Nominees for the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards have now been announced.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, along with Baldur’s Gate 3, are tied with seven nominations including Game of the Year. Cocoon, another Switch game, earned five nominations of its own. That one is up for Game of the Year as well along with eShop exclusives Dave the Diver and Dredge.
Here’s the full list of nominees for the 2024 Game Developers Choice Awards:
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Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains getting Switch physical release
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After it was initially only sold digitally, Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains is getting a physical release on Switch. Serenity Forge, who is in charge of production, is planning a Q4 2024 launch.
The Xuan Yuan Sword: Mists Beyond the Mountains Switch physical release will be offered standalone and as a collector’s edition. Find the rundown on both below.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong – “Setting the Scene” trailer
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The promotion for the Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch remake continues with a “Setting the Scene” trailer. We’re able to see the full opening cutscene for the game here.
If you need a refresher on the title, check out the following overview:
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UK software sales for the week ending January 13, 2024
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 13, 2024 is now available.
EA Sports FC 24 and Hogwarts Legacy swap spots with the former taking the top spot. Elsewhere, Super Mario Bros. Wonder falls from #3 to #5.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 13, 2024:
Fashion Dreamer “New Year” update out today, patch notes and trailer
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Fashion Dreamer is back with its latest major update dubbed “New Year”. This should be going live later today worldwide.
New additions include the Gorgeous Fair and new patterns. There are also a bunch of improvements for sorting, inventory, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Europe’s best-selling games of December 2023
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GSD data provides a look at the best-selling games across Europe in December 2023. It’s based on data for all physical game releases in major markets plus digital game sales from most major publishers.
EA Sports FC24 was the best-selling game of the month, though sales decreased by 11.5 percent compared to what FIFA 23 sold the previous year. FIFA 23 did have a football World Cup to provide a boost.
Rumor: Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope has sold nearly three million copies
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According to a report from VGC, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope has sold nearly three million copies. That would be combined physical and digital sales worldwide.
The VGC report, based on its sources, said the sales momentum “was partly helped by discounting on the Nintendo eShop, means Sparks of Hope is performing roughly in line with the historical performance of the first game, which went on to reach 10 million players.” However, while Kingdom Battle launched during Switch’s first year, Sparks of Hope released during a significantly higher install base.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet officially reveal Pecharunt
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If you’ve played Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, you may have encountered Pecharunt. This Mythic Pokemon appears exclusively in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero – the DLC for both games.
Pecharunt is a Poison-Ghost-Type Pokemon. More information about it is available via the following overview:
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 14, 2024
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island now takes over as the top Switch game.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 20 and December 26.