US game spending declines by 15% in January 2025
US video game spending in January 2025 decreased by 15% year-over-year, reaching $4.5 billion, partly due to a shorter tracking period. While mobile gaming and subscription services saw growth, significant drops in hardware sales, particularly for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, contributed to the overall decline. Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth saw a surge in sales following its Steam release, though Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remained the best-selling game.
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- Game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Game: Donkey Kong Country Returns
- Game: Roblox
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Topic: Market Trends
- Game: Pokémon TCG Pocket
- Platform: PlayStation
- Topic: Mobile Gaming
- Topic: Subscription Services
- Game: Final Fantasy 7 Remake & Rebirth Twin Pack
- Topic: Hardware Sales
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Game: Monopoly Go
- Platform: Xbox Series S
- Game: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
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