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Star Wars: Battlefront Is Reportedly The Best Selling Franchise Game In US History
Mat Piscatella, an analyst for Circana, reported that Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is the best-selling Star Wars game in U.S. history and ranks seventh overall in lifetime franchise sales. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Top 10 Best-Selling Star Wars Games In The US Revealed
Mat Piscatella, an analyst for Circana, revealed the top 10 best-selling Star Wars games in the United States since 1995. The 2015 Star Wars: Battlefront reboot by EA and DICE holds the top spot, followed by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the 2017 Star Wars: Battlefront II. The list also features several Lego Star Wars titles and Respawn's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is the Top-Selling Star Wars Game in US History
Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) has been recognized as the best-selling Star Wars game in US history, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. The franchise as a whole ranks seventh in overall earnings. The article also briefly mentions Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the enduring popularity of Star Wars: Battlefront II, while noting the continued lack of news on Star Wars: Eclipse.
Grand Theft Auto 6 Should be Priced at $80 For the Good of the Industry, Says Bank of America
Bank of America analyst Omar Dessouky suggests that Grand Theft Auto 6 should be priced at $80, arguing that a higher price point would benefit the entire video game industry by allowing other AAA titles to also break the $70 barrier. This suggestion has sparked debate, with other analysts like Michael Pachter and Matthew Ball also discussing potential higher price tags, while Mat Piscatella and Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick express caution about alienating players with increased base prices.
Somehow, EA's Battlefront is still the best-selling Star Wars game of all time in US
Electronic Arts' 2015 reboot of Star Wars Battlefront remains the best-selling Star Wars game in US tracked history. According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, EA titles dominate the top four spots for Star Wars game sales, with Jedi: Fallen Order, Battlefront II, and Jedi: Survivor following the original Battlefront.
PS5, PS5 Pro and PS5 Portal Prices Are Going Up in Southeast Asian Markets
Sony has announced price increases for the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PlayStation Portal in Southeast Asian markets, effective May 1st. The company cited global economic pressures and stated the hikes were a necessary step to continue delivering high-quality gaming experiences. This follows similar price adjustments in other regions, with analysts suggesting it could foreshadow higher prices for future consoles like the PlayStation 6.
Resident Evil Requiem has sold 7 million copies in 2 months—a milestone that took the RE4 remake a year
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over 7 million copies in under two months, making it the fastest-selling game in the series to date. This performance surpasses the Resident Evil 4 remake, which took a year to reach a similar sales figure. Industry analyst Mat Piscatella noted that Requiem now ranks among the top 5 best-selling Resident Evil games in all-time US dollar sales.
Why Xbox took Call of Duty out of Game Pass
Xbox has announced that Call of Duty titles will now be added to Game Pass Ultimate approximately one year after launch, rather than at launch. Data from Newzoo suggests that while Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 saw a temporary increase in Xbox engagement, it did not translate to sustained sales, indicating that Game Pass may be cannibalizing premium purchases.
'Our presence on PC isn't strong enough,' Xbox bosses admit
Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma and chief content officer Matt Booty have outlined a renewed commitment to Xbox, including a name change back to Xbox and a reevaluation of exclusivity, windowing, and AI strategies. The company aims to focus on daily active players and shared experiences, acknowledging past shortcomings in PC presence and console market share.
Despite the negativity, Marathon was one of last month's best-selling games, though there's a catch
Despite significant negativity, Bungie's Marathon was a top seller by revenue in the US during March and has maintained a notable player count on Steam. However, the game's high development cost and Sony's acquisition of Bungie suggest it may not yet be the commercial success anticipated, especially considering its player count has dropped since launch.
Analysts say Xbox Game Pass price cut is 'not surprising at all' since Call of Duty's addition to the service 'did not lead to a significant increase in Xbox console sales or even subscriptions'
Industry analysts believe the recent price cut for Xbox Game Pass and the delay of new Call of Duty titles from day-one releases were expected moves. Experts suggest that the inclusion of Call of Duty did not significantly boost Xbox console sales or Game Pass subscriptions, and that Microsoft was losing potential premium sales revenue. The price reduction is seen as a balanced solution that could help subscriber numbers grow.
Resident Evil Requiem List of Top 5 Best Selling Resident Evil Games in the US
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant sales success in the US, ranking among the top 5 best-selling titles in the franchise. Released in February for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, the game has sold over 6 million copies and set a new franchise record for peak concurrent players on Steam. Its strong performance has made it the best-selling game of the year so far in the US, surpassing previous entries like Resident Evil 4 Remake and Resident Evil Village.
After just 2 months, Resident Evil Requiem is already one of the top 5 best-selling games in US series history
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved significant sales success in the US, becoming one of the top five best-selling games in the franchise's history within just two months of its release. According to Mat Piscatella of Circana, the game trails only Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 4 (2023), Resident Evil Village, and the original Resident Evil 4 in all-time US dollar sales.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales beat Sony's PS5 thanks to Pokémon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 reclaimed the top spot in US console sales for March 2026, driven by the release of Pokémon Pokopia. This marks a significant turnaround after the PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 in the preceding months. Despite earlier concerns about Western sales momentum, the Switch 2's year-to-date performance remains strong, with hardware spending seeing a substantial year-over-year increase.
Best-selling games of March 2026 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms
Pokemon Pokopia topped the March 2026 sales charts for Nintendo platforms in the U.S., according to new data from Circana. Monster Hunter Stories 3 also debuted strongly at number seven, while Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 saw a significant rise in sales. The list primarily reflects physical sales for Nintendo-published titles.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for March 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia lands in the top 5
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for March 2026, with MLB The Show 26 leading the list. Pokemon Pokopia debuted at number 5, despite Nintendo not reporting digital sales for the game-key card title. Monster Hunter Stories 3 also made its debut on the chart at number 7.
Ubisoft reportedly cancels life-simulator project Alterra
Ubisoft has reportedly cancelled its life simulator project, codenamed Alterra, with affected employees being reassigned to other projects. The game, described as an Animal Crossing-style title with voxel creation, had been in development for about 18 months at Ubisoft Montréal. This cancellation follows Ubisoft's recent introduction of a Creative House structure and other cost-cutting measures, including the discontinuation of three other games and studio closures.
"Not surprising at all" - analysts see Xbox Game Pass price cut as inevitable shift that will drive subscription growth in 2026
Analysts believe Microsoft's decision to cut the price of Xbox Game Pass and remove Call of Duty as a day-one offering was an expected move due to the franchise's limited impact on subscription growth. While opinions differ on the effect on Call of Duty's revenue, the price reduction is seen as a positive step that should help subscriber numbers grow. This strategic shift is viewed as commercial pragmatism rather than a fundamental change in Microsoft's approach to its gaming services.
These New Releases Gave Game Spending A Much-Needed Boost In March
US video game spending reached $5.3 billion in March, a 12% increase year-over-year, driven by new releases like Crimson Desert, MLB The Show 26, and Pokemon Pokopia. Hardware spending also saw a significant 69% jump, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading sales, followed by the PlayStation 5.
Years later, Starfield tops the US sales chart again, but all is not as rosy as it seems
Starfield has topped the US sales chart again following its release on PlayStation 5, marking its second time leading sales since its initial launch. Despite this achievement, sales figures on PS5 are considered lukewarm compared to PC and Xbox, with players also reporting significant bugs and glitches that have required hotfixes. Analysts suggest the game may have barely broken even on its decade-long development cycle.
