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News June 27, 2023

The new The Legend of Zelda has become the best-selling game of May in the USA

The analytical company Circana (formerly NPD Group) has released a report on the American gaming market for May 2023. Against the background of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, revenue increased for all segments.

News December 29, 2022

In 2022, spending on VR headsets has sunk in the United States

This year, Americans spent 2% less on VR headsets compared to 2021, CNBC reports, citing data from the NPD Group. Their expenses decreased to $1.1 billion.

News September 21, 2022

NPD Group: in August, the American gaming market fell again — by 5%

According to the NPD Group, the last time the revenue of the gaming market in the United States grew in annual terms was back in December 2021.

News August 19, 2022

NPD Group: in July, the American gaming market fell by 9%

Just last month, American gamers spent $4.18 billion on video games, hardware and accessories, according to NPD Group analysts.

News July 15, 2022

NPD Group: in June, the revenue of the American gaming market fell by 11%

Americans’ spending on video games, hardware and accessories has been falling for the seventh month in a row. According to NPD Group analysts, in June, the revenue of the US gaming market decreased by 11% compared to last year and amounted to $4.3 billion.

News July 6, 2022

NPD: the revenue of the US gaming market will fall to $55 billion in 2022

Analysts continue to talk about a slight drop in the gaming market. NPD Group predicts that the spending of American users on video games in 2022 will amount to approximately $55.5 billion — 8.7% less in annual terms.

News May 13, 2022

NPD Group: Nintendo Switch overtakes PlayStation 4 in US sales

Now the Nintendo Switch is considered the fourth best-selling console in the history of the American market. Only PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii are ahead of it. This conclusion is shared by analysts from the NPD Group.

Analytics March 11, 2022

NPD Group: in February, the American gaming market earned $ 4.4 billion

The revenues of the American gaming market continue to decline. NPD Group analysts report that in February Americans spent 6% less on video games, hardware and accessories than a year ago. As for individual games, the sales leaders were Elden Ring and Horizon Forbidden West.

Analytics January 19, 2022

NPD: The American gaming market earned a record $60.4 billion in 2021

2021 was the best year for the US gaming market in terms of turnover. NPD Group analysts estimate that last year Americans spent $60.4 billion on video games, hardware and accessories — more than ever before. The best-selling game was Call of Duty: Vanguard.

Analytics December 14, 2021

NPD: in November, the American gaming market earned $6.3 billion

In November, the earnings of the US gaming market decreased. NPD Group analysts found out that over the last fall month, Americans spent $6.3 billion on video games, hardware and accessories — 10% less than a year ago.

Analytics October 19, 2021

NPD: in September, the American gaming market earned $4.4 billion

In September, Americans spent $4.4 billion on video games, hardware and accessories, according to NPD Group analysts. They also write that the PS5 has overtaken the Nintendo Switch in the number of boxes sold, and Madden NFL 22 is in first place in the ranking of the best-selling games.

Analytics October 15, 2021

Matt Piscatella: in the fourth quarter of 2021, the American video game market could gain $18.9 billion

NPD Group analyst Mat Piscatella shared his forecasts for the American video game industry for the fourth quarter of 2021. He expects that the problems with the supply of consoles will continue, the costs of gamers will increase, and Call of Duty: Vanguard will become a bestseller.

Analytics September 14, 2021

NPD: in August, the American gaming market earned $4.37 billion

In August, American gamers spent $4.37 billion on video games, hardware and accessories, according to a recent report by NPD Group analysts. Ghost of Tsushima returned to the top three best-selling games, which rose 108 points in the ranking at once. But the first place went to the recently released Madden NFL 22.

Analytics August 16, 2021

NPD: in July, the American gaming market earned $4.6 billion

In July, Americans spent $4.6 billion on video games, hardware and accessories, according to analysts from the NPD Group. Iron sales grew the most in annual terms. This was largely due to the high demand for the PlayStation 5.The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD

Analytics July 16, 2021

NPD: in June, the American gaming market earned $4.93 billion

In June 2021, Americans spent almost $5 billion on video games, hardware and accessories, NPD Group analysts found out. One of the most popular purchases was the Xbox Series X|S console line — it surpassed other consoles in earnings for the first time.

Analytics June 15, 2021

NPD: in May, the American gaming market earned $4.45 billion

In May 2021, Americans spent almost $4.5 billion on video games, hardware and accessories, according to a new report by NPD Group analysts. Among the best-selling games of the month in the USA were Resident Evil Village and Mass Effect: Legendary Edition.

Analytics May 28, 2021

NPD: in April, the American video game market earned $4.7 billion

The revenues of the American video game market have fallen after 13 months of growth, according to analysts at NPD Group. Iron sales suffered the most, which decreased by 30%. As for the games, FIFA 21 disappeared from the top twenty best-selling titles, but it included NieR: Replicant and Returnal.

Analytics April 19, 2021

NPD: In March, American gamers spent $5.6 billion on games

In the United States, the revenue of the gaming market is growing for the 13th month in a row, according to analysts at NPD Group. In March, the spending of American gamers on video games, hardware and accessories amounted to $5.6 billion — 18% more than a year ago. Among the best-selling titles were Monster Hunter: Rise and Outriders.

Money February 13, 2021

NPD: In January, American gamers spent $4.71 billion on games

In January, spending on video games in the United States amounted to $4.71 billion, according to the analytical company NPD Group. As for individual games, Cyberpunk 2077 dropped 16 positions in the chart at once, but the last Call of Duty managed to enter the top 20 best-selling titles in history.General data

Analytics November 12, 2020

NPD: Video game spending in the US reached a record high in the third quarter

The earnings of the American gaming market have again updated the historical maximum. In the third quarter, US gamers spent $11.2 billion on games, hardware and accessories. One of the most popular purchases was the Nintendo Switch — in three months, players bought as many copies of the console as no other platform in the states has sold yet.

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The new The Legend of Zelda has become the best-selling game of May in the USA

In 2022, spending on VR headsets has sunk in the United States

NPD Group: in August, the American gaming market fell again — by 5%

NPD Group: in July, the American gaming market fell by 9%

NPD Group: in June, the revenue of the American gaming market fell by 11%

NPD: the revenue of the US gaming market will fall to $55 billion in 2022

NPD Group: Nintendo Switch overtakes PlayStation 4 in US sales

NPD Group: in February, the American gaming market earned $ 4.4 billion

NPD: The American gaming market earned a record $60.4 billion in 2021

NPD: in November, the American gaming market earned $6.3 billion

NPD: in September, the American gaming market earned $4.4 billion

Matt Piscatella: in the fourth quarter of 2021, the American video game market could gain $18.9 billion

NPD: in August, the American gaming market earned $4.37 billion

NPD: in July, the American gaming market earned $4.6 billion

NPD: in June, the American gaming market earned $4.93 billion

NPD: in May, the American gaming market earned $4.45 billion

NPD: in April, the American video game market earned $4.7 billion

NPD: In March, American gamers spent $5.6 billion on games

NPD: In January, American gamers spent $4.71 billion on games

NPD: Video game spending in the US reached a record high in the third quarter