Since the release of the original Game Boy in 1989, Nintendo has owned the handheld video game market. While Sega and Sony have made valiant attempts to enter the portable space, each has failed to challenge Nintendo for supremacy. For these reasons, the industry continues to raise its eyebrows at Nintendo’s decision to discontinue its 3DS line of hardware. But
Read moreModern Warfare 2019 was the best-selling game in 2019 despite releasing in late October. Modern Warfare 2019 ranks #12 in best-selling games of the last decade after just 10 weeks. Words fail to describe the sales domination of Call Duty Modern Warfare 2019. Despite releasing in late October, Activision’s flagship series sold over 16 million copies in just three days.
Read moreModern Warfare 2019 marked a dramatic change for not only the Call of Duty series but also for Activision Blizzard’s business model. Instead of earning revenue via random loot boxes, Activision changed to a seasonal battle pass and paid DLC maps. While fans are still skeptical, they welcomed the change by making Modern Warfare 2019 one of the best-selling games
Read moreTo say that it has been a difficult few months for Amazon and Twitch is an understatement. While more celebrity streamers migrate to Mixer, Twitch lost yet another large partner this past weekend. In a press release to PR Newsire, Activision Blizzard will partner with YouTube gaming for events, such as the Overwatch League, Call of Duty World League, and
Read moreAs the 2019 holiday shopping season ends, sales data reveals the gaming presents most found underneath player’s Christmas trees. While last year was an anomaly with the role-playing game Red Dead Redemption 2 winning the holiday season, holiday season 2019 was a return to the norm. Although results differ across the globe, the shooter Call of Duty Modern Warfare is
Read moreThe News Despite launching just six days before the end of October 2019, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is not only the best-selling game of the month but also the second best-selling game over the last 12 months. In a recent Tweet, industry analyst Mat Piscatella revealed the Top-10 best-selling games of the last 12 months. Analysis Despite being the
Read moreThe Announcement Last night, Phil Harrison, a general manager at Google, revealed the catalog of Google Stadia games available at launch. Although Google has closely held this information, the company proudly announced that it would make 22 games available on November 19. The List The full lineup at launch includes the following games: Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Attack on Titan: Final
Read moreModern Warfare 2019 updated to version 1.08 on Friday and overloaded fans with new content. Although fans are still skeptical of Activision’s decision to remove loot boxes, Call of Duty released this content for free. The biggest surprise is the addition of two new maps, which include the following: Shoot House: a new 6v6 multiplayer map that includes a three-lane
Read morePro League Update Activision officially confirmed the release date for the inaugural Call of Duty World League on its blog. Launching on January 24, 2020, the league will host competitors from each of the 12 professional Call of Duty teams. The Minnesota Rokkr will host the event at the local armory, and the format will follow a 5-versus-5 match play.
Read moreModern Warfare 2019 had its biggest digital sales opening in Activision history, according to Activision’s official investor relations page. Within a window of just three days, Call of Duty Modern Warfare sold over $600 million and approximately 10 million games. Although this sales information included pre-orders, it is safe to say that the Modern Warfare reboot is well on its
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