Ambitious rogue-lite inspired by Wakfu hits Early Access this Summer, Steam Next Fest demo available now
Roubaix, France – June 13, 2022 –Ankama, the developer and publisher of multi-million dollar transmedia franchise Wakfu (TV series, comic book, MMORPG), today announced One More Gate : A Wakfu Legend, the strategic deck-builder coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in early 2023. With its roots in the Wakfu universe, One More Gate is a rogue-lite deck-builder featuring an explosive combination of exploration and strategic turn-based combat.
Ahead of its full launch, the game is coming to Early Access in August 2022, with a demo available as part of Steam Next Fest. In One More Gate, players will journey to fantastical places as they master the power of Wakfu to create devastating combos and lay waste to all who stand in their way. The world of One More Gate takes its cues from Ankama’s rich multimedia heritage in comic books, anime and games, with bold design, a vibrant colour palette, and gorgeously rendered effects sure to capture the imaginations of players.
Download the One More Gate demo on Steam or via the ANKAMA launcher for free as part of Steam Next Fest, and discover the game’s incredible world and captivating gameplay.
Take a look at what’s in store in the announcement trailer:
“With One More Gate we’ve created the fusion of gameplay elements that we wanted to play, bringing together exploration, cool combat and smart deck-building in a package that we think will keep players hooked,” said Anthony Roux, CEO and Co-founder of Ankama. “We also wanted to make the game an extension of our long-running Wakfu franchise to bring a new experience to our millions of fans, and introduce players of deck-builders to the wonderful world of Wakfu!”
One More Gate key game features
Discover the “World of Twelve” universe and the adventures of Oropo
Pass through the portal and explore vibrant procedurally generated levels. Choose the smartest path, fight fantastic creatures, and take part in events that will make you stronger… or not.
Grow stronger and master the powers of Wakfu
The natural energy of Wakfu is unique to the World of Twelve. You must learn to use the variations in its flow to your advantage if you want to defeat the most fearsome creatures.
Meet eccentric characters and complete quests
From a dojo master to a body-building granny, the One More Gate universe is full of unique characters who will send you on increasingly tricky missions in exchange for fabulous loot.
Collect cards and create destructive combos
Crushing monsters, opening chests, spending kamas to buy a peddler’s wares… There are many ways to expand your deck with the help of the approximately 100 cards available in the game.
Each run is unique
There are countless secrets waiting for you to discover: gems with unexpected powers, divine blessings and dangerous curses. Are you ready to pass to the other side?
One More Gate is planned for release on PC and Nintendo Switch in early 2023. The game will be available in Early Access this summer.
Capcom Showcase Spotlights Resident Evil™,Exoprimal™, Dragon’s Dogma™ and More
June 14, 2022 – Capcom, the world-renowned developer and publisher of video games, provided a deep dive into its exciting line up of upcoming titles today during the Capcom Showcase. The digital broadcast kicked off with multiple exciting additions to the world of Resident Evil™, including Resident Evil™ Village Gold Edition and its Winters’ Expansion, plus surprise releases of three enhanced Resident Evil titles, and an extended sneak peek at the recently revealed Resident Evil™ 4. A new dinosaur forecast was given by ExoprimalDirector Takuro Hiraoka. Viewers were also treated to a series of spotlights for highly anticipated Capcom titles, including Street Fighter™ 6, Capcom Fighting Collection, and Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium.
Resident Evil Has a Selection of Good Things on the Way, Stranger
Those yearning for dark shadows got a first glimpse of the long-awaited DLC for Resident Evil Village. The Winters’ Expansion arrives Oct. 28, 2022 on all available platforms. The new content includes a Third-Person Mode for the campaign, The Mercenaries Additional Orders featuring new stages and playable characters Chris Redfield, Heisenberg, and Lady Dimitrescu; and a continuation of the story in Shadows of Rose. Set 16 years after the events of Resident Evil Village, this new tale follows Rose Winters, the daughter of main protagonist Ethan, as she struggles with her terrifying powers. Players must explore and survive a warped and mysterious realm inside the consciousness of the Megamycete in search of a cure. Resident Evil Village Gold Edition, a bundle of the Winters’ Expansion and the main game, will also launch on Oct. 28, 2022 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One. Resident Evil™ Re:Verse, a multiplayer experience which will be free for Resident Evil Village players, will go live on the same date. Resident Evil Village Producer Tsuyoshi Kanda also shared the game’s main story is now in production for PlayStation®VR2.
Fans with the newly announced Resident Evil™ 4 on their bingo cards are also in luck, as Director Yasuhiro Ampo and Producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi discussed the modern reimagining of the 2005 classic. The development team aims to dial up the original release’s key feelings of loneliness and the fear of enemies blinded by zealotry; when the action-packed survival horror title reawakens March 24, 2023.
Until then, players can sink their teeth into three enhanced Resident Evil™ games. Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 3, and Resident Evil™ 7biohazard reanimate today on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with 4K resolution, ray tracing, high frame rate, and 3D audio. These cutting-edge features offer a more vivid, smooth, and immersive experience. DualSense™ haptic feedback and adaptive trigger support is also available on PlayStation 5. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One players can upgrade at no additional cost via the digital upgrade program and Smart Delivery.
Exoprimal Forecasts an Early Dinosaur Outbreak on the Horizon
To prepare players before they suit up in mechanized combat armor and join the fight, ExoprimalDirector Takuro Hiraoka presented a briefing on the dynamic main game mode, Dino Survival. In this multiplayer experience, two squads of five Exofighters race to complete orders assigned by Leviathan, the sinister artificial intelligence behind the dinosaur outbreaks. Teams must complete missions before their rivals to win, stay alive, and continue searching for a way to escape Leviathan’s deadly games.
A new trailer teased a selection of objectives that make up Dino Survival. These include VTOL Defence, where squads defend downed aircraft from dinosaur onslaughts, and Omega Charge, which introduces a massive hammer that Exofighters will wield to obliterate targets. The video also unveiled two new Assault class Exosuits that are absolutely armed to the teeth. Barrage, a burning bombardier, and the rail gun-wielding sniper Vigilant join a growing armoury of futuristic suits that teams can swap between on-the-fly to coordinate and overcome any challenge. While many situations pit players against hordes of dinosaurs, there are others where they clash directly with opposing squads, and even some where rival teams must band together to take-down common foes, like the twisted Neo Tyrannosaurus.
New Challengers Arise
Dragon’s Dogma™ Director Hideaki Itsuno also joined the program to thank fans as the open-world action franchise celebrates its 10th anniversary. Arisen can look forward to a dedicated video message from the team later this week, so tune in to the Dragon’s Dogma YouTube channel on June 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM AEST.
Additional games making an appearance in the show included:
Street Fighter 6 – The next evolution of Capcom’s beloved fighting game franchise welcomes new challengers in 2023 with striking new visuals, battle mechanics, control options, characters, in-game commentary features, and a groundbreaking story mode
Capcom Fighting Collection™ – An anthology of 10 classic competitive arcade games fortified with online multiplayer releases worldwide on June 24, 2022
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium – The arcade collection continues the retro action with a bundle of 32 cherished arcade titles launching on July 22, 2022
We look forward to sharing more updates on upcoming Capcom titles as the year continues.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com.
Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Try Before You Destroy: There Is a Demo for Destroy All Humans! 2 on Steam Now!
Sydney, Australia, June 14th, 2022 – Citizens of Planet Earth, time to try the destruction of mankind for yourself! Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed has a playable demo on Steam now as part of the Steam Summer Game Fest. Grab your Zap-o-Matic or your Anal Probe and teach those humans of Bay City, how to have a real Furon party …
Destroy All Humans 2! – Reprobed releases on August 30th, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series S/X. The SRP for the standard edition is $59.95 AUD ($39,99 USD). The Dressed to Skill edition is available at an SRP of $77.95 AUD ($54,99 USD).
Playable Pre-Order, anyone? Yes, puny humans, believe it! If you pre-order Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed now, you’ll instantly be rewarded with the multiplayer, stand-alone spin-off Destroy All Humans! Clone Carnage. In Clone Carnage, 4 players can wreak havoc online or 2 players can destroy in local multiplayer. Clone Carnage is also available for separate purchase on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series S/X, and Xbox One today!
While Destroy All Humans! Clone Carnage will be available for download immediately upon digital preorder, everyone pre-ordering the “Dressed to Skill” Edition will also receive a skin pack, to make Crypto look all so shiny, as well as the “Challenges DLC” expected to launch in Q4 2022. For PC players, the Official Orchestral Score, as well as the Digital Art Book, will also be part of the “Dressed to Skill” Edition.
Pre-Order now! Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed is now available for digital pre-order on PC and consoles.
About Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever and now with genitals! Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. As you uncover the schemes of your enemies, you’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.
Features:
Show those hippies who’s boss using classic weapons and new technology like the Meteor Shower
Explore 1960’s Mother Earth and unload your trusty saucer all over her fictional cities
Defend a much larger, much more open world from those who seek to undermine your mission
Hoover up humans from different countries and grind them up into DNA cocktails to upgrade your skills
Invite a friend over for a twosome and enjoy the full story in local 2-player split screen co-op
Sydney, Australia, June 14th, 2022 – Time to whip out your spellbook and conjure some magic: Take a little bit of roleplaying, a sprinkle of turn-based strategy, add tactical hex grid combat, and mix in some 4X elements for a unique blend in SpellForce: Conquest of Eo, a turn-based strategy game based in the world of SpellForce and coming to PC soon™.
Make the journey from the humble beginnings of your old master’s small wizard tower and explore the lands of Eo in your quest for magical might in this ever-changing strategy role-playing game. Face off against competing factions and send your armies and heroes across the land to unearth secrets and mighty artifacts as you build up your knowledge and magic to become the most powerful mage of all time.
Watch the announcement trailer here:
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo will be available for PC. The game will feature epic single-player adventures. With procedurally generated campaigns, different mage classes and randomly picked opponents, it offers a high replayability value. For more information, follow SpellForce on Facebook or check out the official website.
Choose from various schools of magic at the beginning of a campaign, and make your way through the procedurally populated world, combined with a pool of different adversaries to make every new game feel completely different and exciting.
Features:
The perfect blend of turn-based strategy with light 4x elements, short intense turn-based tactic battles and RPG
Recruit individual heroes to lead your troops, each with their personal quest
Discover new adventures with each procedurally generated campaign
Build up your tower and construct new rooms to determine your wizard’s path
Each of the main opponents is randomly chosen and has its own strategy and agendas
Make the living interactive grimoire reveal new secrets and spells to you
Craft anything from magical runes and artefacts to undead minions and take a stand against your enemies
The fame system determines your relation to factions, cities and competing wizards
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is part of PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for June, available to redeem until July 4th, 2022 for PlayStation Plus members.
In addition, Madara Uchiha, the legendary leader of the Uchiha clan, is now available as the first character of Season Pass 5, in the form he acquired after mastering the “Six Paths” power and technique. The character comes with a Special Training Pack for your avatar that will unlock several Ninjutsu and costumes. Madara Uchiha (Six Paths) is the first of the fifth character to be part of Season Pass 5 and can be also bought separately. Buying Season Pass 5 also grants access to the Rasengan Union Secret Technique.
Watch the trailer now:
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The game is also compatible on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The new trailer shows Monkey. D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew shipwrecked on the legendary island of Waford, where they meet the energetic Adio and the taciturn Lim, two new characters designed by ONE PIECE creator Eiichiro Oda and making their debut in ONE PIECE ODYSSEY. Fans will see a glimpse of the game’s lush island environment as part of an all-new journey that includes an original story rooted in canon and thrilling gameplay that puts players in control of their favorite characters.
Watch the trailer here:
ONE PIECE ODYSSEY transports the Straw Hat Crew to a mysterious new island where they embark on quests and fight powerful enemies and massive, enigmatic bosses in exciting turn-based battles. In the game, players can freely choose to take on the role of any of the nine fan-favorite pirates – Monkey. D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Franky, Sanji, Usopp, Nico Robin, TonyTony. Chopper, and Brook.
Produced by Toei Animation and based on the top-selling manga title of all time by creator Eiichiro Oda, the One Piece series first premiered on Japanese TV in October 1999 and follows Monkey. D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew on their epic quest to find “One Piece,” the legendary treasure of the former King of the Pirates, Gol D. Roger. Today, One Piece is now a global franchise that encompasses 15 feature films including the soon-to-be-released “One Piece Film Red,” home videos, video games, and an ever-growing catalog of licensed merchandise that includes accessories, toys, games, novelties, furniture, housewares, apparel and more.
ONE PIECE ODYSSEY is slated to release on PlayStation 4®, PlayStation 5®, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more information onONE PIECE ODYSSEYand other products from Bandai Namco Europe, visit our website or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, or subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Celestial MMORPG “Starkeepers” Announced at IGN’s Summer of Gaming Expo
BEIJING, China – June 11, 2022 – Starkeepers, the experimental community-driven MMORPG inspired by astrological myths coming to PC via Steam, made its world premiere at the IGN Summer of Gaming Expo 2022.
Wolfpack Games is an indie developer with a veteran team that includes the Head Producer for the Lord of the Rings MMO project (Leyou Technologies). Past team experience also includes development work on Warframe, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon, Transformers: Cybertron Adventures, and Age of Conan – a classic MMO hit, adding a “stellar” twist to a cherished genre employing decades of combined action adventure and MMO experience.
Many eons ago, benevolent cosmic creators broke through the eternal darkness of the primordial oblivion and carefully stitched together an expansive celestial multiverse in its place. The omnipotent divinity then called upon their beloved children, the Astrals, to safeguard the universe in their wake. Immerse in a vast open-world of boundless opportunity through the eyes of these ancient spirits, and craft a legacy worthy of a place in the mythological pantheon.
Immortalize on the physical plane as one of many noble warriors known as Starkeepers, and set off to dismantle impending Eldritch threats. Drive captivating narratives by fostering relationships with opposing factions, encountering magnificent beasts, and battling corrupted Gods in grand seasonal Epics. Harness the power of star relics to master complex combat techniques and chart a path less followed through dynamic branching questlines.
Forge unbreachable bonds with fellow Astrals at the dawn of each season, and combine resources to build elaborate strongholds called Starkeeps. Construct winding labyrinths of bulwarks armed to the teeth with guns, turrets, and traps to fend against rival clans. Form diplomatic councils to declare war and lay siege to enemy bases, gaining territorial dominance in cutthroat PvP tournaments.
Etch a memorable name in the stars by making a lasting and defining difference for all of the omniverse’s inhabitants. Serve justly on a clan’s governmental board to declare fair-minded laws, manage clan resources, and establish order within each group as players interact across the realm. Engage in a fully evolving, player-driven free-market economy to trade resources, gear, cosmetics, and anything else required to align with the demands of the battlefield.
“Starkeepers is a true passion project from an experienced team of MMORPG developers and fans,” says Stephen Wang, Co-Founder and CEO, Wolfpack Games. “The team strives to create a captivating experience driven by community involvement for years to come and we’re thrilled to be starting that journey now!”
About Wolfpack Games
Wolfpack Games is a tight-knit indie development team of industry veterans. Aided by more than 40 years of combined MMORPG development experience, the team strives to push the bounds of the genre with a hard focus on community-driven change exemplified through their mission statement: If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go as a pack.
For more information on Wolfpack Games, please visit the official website and join the community on the official Twitter page.
3D Realms’ Retro Horror FPS CULTIC Drops Updated Demo For Steam Next Fest
Revamped Survival Mode Inspired By Resident Evil 4’s “The Mercenaries”, Improved Graphics, Weapon Upgrades
KANSAS — 14 June, 2022 — CULTIC, the horror-themed shooter with classic visuals and modern combat developed by Jasozz Games and published by 3D Realms, today releases an updated demo for Steam Next Fest featuring an overhauled playable map, wave-based Survival Mode, refined combat and graphics, and weapon upgrades.
Attempting to uncover the truth behind recent kidnappings and gruesome murders, a disgraced detective follows a trail of clues and discovers a fortified compound in an asylum thought to be abandoned. Barely two steps out of his vehicle, he is ambushed from the shadows. He awakens in a mass grave, wounds fresh, but strangely unbleeding. Struggling to understand his inexplicable resurrection, he rises to crush the cult and stop their forsaken rituals.
Today’s demo includes a revamped Survival mode inspired by Resident Evil 4’s “The Mercenaries” and Killing Floor, complete with multiple difficulties and global leaderboards. Purchase weapons, ammo, health and armor between waves, then blast cultists, skeletons, armored knights, ghosts, and other outlandish enemies from CULTIC’s campaign. Play aggressively or stick to cover, but watch the timer or it’s “game over”. Survival Mode will include more maps at full launch.
The newly-revamped intro level has never looked better. Start with nothing but a hatchet and grit and tear through the cult, one zealot at a time. CULTIC’s overhauled sprites and voxels hearken back to ‘90 shooters, but introduces contemporary combat filled with headshots, improvisation, and fluid movement. Dash through bullets, slide past opponents, then smash their faces with chairs and other objects in an interactive environment.
Scavenge for Weapon Parts throughout CULTIC’s demo to upgrade mid-century firearms like the C96, STEN Mk.V, and a sawed-off coach gun. Each weapon offers unique upgrades ranging from higher-caliber shots to more accurate aiming and alternate fire modes. Survive untold horrors amplified by a gothic-orchestral soundtrack, and unearth the truth behind the cult – one shotgun shell at a time.
CULTIC will be available on PC later this year. Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch versions will come after. Follow JasozzGames for development updates, as well as 3D Realms on Twitch, Facebook, and YouTube for up to date information.
About Jasozz Games
Jasozz Games consists of Jason Smith, a one-man-army game developer, who spends pretty much all of his free time dedicated to one goal: making games that are fun to play. With his previous credits being mainly game-jam games and the Halloween anomaly Graveyard Shift II, CULTIC will be Jason’s first full title, and his official debut as a game developer.
About 3D Realms
Founded 30 years ago, 3D Realms was the publisher, developer and creator of many legendary gaming franchises, most still going strong: Wolfenstein 3D, Duke Nukem, Shadow Warrior, Max Payne and Prey.
The Prime Matter showcase returns on June 17, bringing new updates, news and gameplay for current and upcoming titles
Larkspur, Calif. (June 13, 2022) – Nothing says “happy birthday” like a neuron-tingling, sensation-overloading 30-minute gameplay extravaganza as Prime Matter – Koch Media’s premium publishing label – celebrates its first birthday.
A year ago, we launched Prime Matter and said we would release games from all corners of the world, giving developers a chance to show their talent and passion globally.
One year later – amidst challenges both global and local – we’ve released great games from studios in North America, Asia, Europe and South America. We formed alliances with the infamous robbers of Payday, became fearless intrepid space explorers in DOLMEN, reveled in the diesel-punk destruction of Iron Harvest, lost our backpack countless times in Outward, licked one too many faces in Encased and enforced Ranger Law across the world of Wasteland 3, and our journey is only beginning.
Prime Matter has even more great games on deck. We’ll introduce you to megalomaniac AIs in System Shock and scare the yoga pants off you with the spiritual cult horror of The Chant, both of which are coming soon. Down the road we’ll deliver even more medieval action, a few bank jobs, chilling suspense in space, a kingdom to save and all the bear [not a typo] necessities to keep gamers delighted for years to come.
None of this would have been possible without two groups of people: The amazing teams behind the games who breathe life into these projects, and YOU, our amazing players who make it all worthwhile.
Celebrate the Prime Matter Anniversary with a new Stream-Team, new show format, along with gameplay, gameplay, and more gameplay
To celebrate our auspicious day, Prime Matter’s regular streamer Luci Verdalla will host a 30-minute gameplay fest, followed by a live Q&A with fellow stream-teamer Steve Coleman on June 17, 2022. Showtime begins at 10:00 AM PDT // 1:00 PM EDT.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone to celebrate our anniversary as we showcase all of our upcoming and exciting new titles. After 225 hours of streams, 770,000 minutes watched, 32,000 unique viewers and 30,000 chat messages over the past year, we’d like to thank all of those who have been with us from the start and shown us boundless support, love, and memes. To those who will tune in for the first time; make yourself comfortable, because you’re in for a ride!”
Tune into the showcase on June 17 at 10:00 AM PDT // 1:00 PM EDT on Twitch to join in the birthday excitement – https://www.twitch.tv/primemattergg
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About Prime Matter
Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Prime Matter the premium gaming label dedicated to delivering a range of diverse and immersive games from amazing gaming development talent all around the globe.
Working across projects of all styles, scopes and sizes, single-player, co-op to live ops, from producing to publishing, from ambitious teams taking their first step that need full support without compromising their dream to larger established successful studios searching that next step in the global market and building of brands. Prime Matter looks to lead through creativity, expression and passion, with games that will grip and enchant with enthralling story-telling, winning an audience with its incredible moments and larger-than-life experiences.Prime Matter is a proud member of the Koch Media Group.
NEW ZEALAND VIDEO GAME SALES CONTINUE UPWARD TRAJECTORY
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND – 14 June 2022 – The demand for video games in New Zealand continues to explode according to consumer sales data released today by the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA). In 2021, Kiwis spent over $540 million on video games and consoles.
Video game hardware sales were almost $71 million dollars, leading to strong software sales in both digital and physical formats. New Zealand gamers are mostly purchasing products in a digital format and also love mobile games with sales exceeding $197 million in 2021.
IGEA has recently updated agreements with data suppliers sourcing consumer sales from GSD and Newzoo++. GSD reports on major publisher and hardware sales in both physical and digital format across numerous international markets, while Newzoo reports on game sales data globally. Working with IGEA members, we ensured both sources offer reliable and consistent consumer sales data from around the world that identifies global trends. Newzoo also provides subscription data which is essential when looking at how subscription services impact the way Australians are now playing games.
Tom Wijman, Head of Market Analysis & Forecasting at Newzoo said, “New Zealand’s market for digital PC and console games grew again year on year to $225 million. The growing install base for game consoles as well as further lockdown measures lead too oan overagll growthi in sales for 2021. The market for mobile games grew faster than any other segment, but unlike the global average, New Zealand’s PC and console markets are still larger than its mobile market.”
Aidan Sakiris, ANZ Territory Manager and Senior Analyst at GSD contributes, “Total New Zealand video game spending was in growth for 2021 driven by a sizeable increase in Hardware sales year-on-year. This was largely due to the heightened availability of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S throughout the year, but also the increasing relevance of Nintendo Switch in the New Zealand market. Software charts comprised of new releases including FIFA 22 and Far Cry 6 as the top performers, but also select titles generally being sold alongside new hardware purchases such as Spiderman: Miles Morales on PS5 as well as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla.”
Ron Curry, CEO of IGEA says “New Zealanders have long had a love for playing video games and continue to embrace playing games in all formats. According to our Digital New Zealand 2022 (DNZ22) report, over 3.7 million New Zealanders play games. Games are played not only for fun and entertainment but for social connection and education with consumer sales growing accordingly. Playing games is part of every day life for the majority of Kiwis ”
An accompanying sales data infographic can be downloaded here.
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About the research
Games Sales Data (GSD) is a video game sales and reporting initiative for the games industry, by the games industry. GSD report on the sales of both physical retail and digital network markets. Launched in 2017 by ISFE, GSD provides sales figures across EMEA, expanding to APAC in late 2019. Sparkers are the operators of GSD on behalf of the video games industry. For more information visit: www.sparkers.com
Newzoo Newzoo is a provider of games market data and insights. The data provided to IGEA is sourced from the Newzoo Global Games Market Report April 2022.
Digital New Zealand (DNZ22) is a report commissioned by IGEA and can be downloaded here.
About IGEA
IGEA (Interactive Games & Entertainment Association) is the peak industry association representing the voice of Australian and New Zealand companies in the computer and video games industry. IGEA supports the business and public policy interests of the games industry, through advocacy, research and education programs. For more information, please visit www.igea.net
