Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
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Kansas City Pioneers Partner With Army National Guard
The Kansas City Pioneers have entered into a partnership with the Army National Guard to co-produce a series of six esports tournaments throughout the Midwestern United States for the remainder of 2023.
- The Kansas City Pioneers have partnered with the Army National Guard to co-produce six esports tournaments across the Midwestern United States throughout the remainder of 2023.
- The partnership serves as a recruitment vehicle for the Army National Guard, providing a platform to connect with gamers and promote career opportunities in fields such as cybersecurity, IT, and logistics.
- The inaugural events are scheduled for June 16–18, 2023, at the LEVELUP Arena in Kansas City as part of the Midwest Fest.
Activision Blizzard Q4 Financial Results
Activision Blizzard’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2022 demonstrate a period of significant growth in bookings and revenue, driven by the strong performance of its core franchises.
- Activision Blizzard achieved record-breaking net bookings of $3.57 billion in Q4 2022, a 43% year-over-year increase, despite a 28.5% decline in net income to $403 million.
- Mobile platforms are the company's primary revenue driver, accounting for 41% of consolidated net revenues, followed by PC at 25% and console at 24%.
- The Activision segment generated $1.85 billion in revenue, largely driven by the record-setting launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
European Video Game Sales: January 2023
European video game sales experienced a notable decline in January 2023, with 12.1 million units sold across the continent, representing a 19% decrease compared to the same period in 2022.
- European game sales dropped 19% in January 2023 compared to the previous year, with 12.1 million games sold, largely due to the absence of a major release comparable to 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
- PS5 console sales in Europe surged by 202% in January 2023, making it the top-selling console of the month, ahead of Nintendo Switch (down 11%) and Xbox Series X/S (down 32%).
- Overall console sales in tracked European markets increased by 15.5% in January 2023, reaching 493,000 units, primarily driven by the improved PS5 stock.
These Are the Most Successful New Games in Germany in 2022
The primary purpose of this analysis is to identify the top-performing video game releases in the German market for the 2022 calendar year.
- EA SPORTS FIFA 23 was the best-selling new PC and console game in Germany in 2022.
- The top five best-selling new releases in Germany for 2022 were EA SPORTS FIFA 23, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, ELDEN RING, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, and LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II achieved fourth place in the annual rankings despite being released only two months prior to the end of 2022.
US Gaming Market Analysis: 2022
The United States gaming market experienced a contraction in 2022, with total consumer spending falling 5% to $57 billion compared to the $60 billion recorded in 2021.
- US game spending in 2022 decreased by 5% to $57 billion compared to $60 billion in 2021, according to NPD's report.
- Software sales, including digital games, DLC, and subscriptions across various platforms, accounted for $47.5 billion (84%) of the total revenue, experiencing a 7% decline from 2021.
- Hardware sales, however, saw an 8% increase, reaching $6.57 billion in 2022, with the Nintendo Switch leading in units sold and the PlayStation 5 leading in hardware dollar sales.
European PC and Console Gaming Market 2022
The European console and PC gaming market experienced a contraction in 2022, with total unit sales falling 7.1% to 159 million games.
- European console and PC game sales dropped by 7.1% in 2022 compared to the previous year, with 159 million units sold across tracked markets.
- Despite the overall decline, sales of new games released in 2022 increased by 16% compared to new games released in 2021.
- The UK surpassed Germany to become Europe's largest games market in 2022.
U.S. Consumer Video Game Spending Totaled $56.6 Billion in 2022
The United States video game industry experienced a period of market stabilization in 2022, with total consumer spending reaching $56.6 billion.
- U.S. consumer spending on video games totaled $56.6 billion in 2022, representing a 5% decrease compared to the record-setting years of 2020 and 2021.
- Console hardware sales were a bright spot in 2022, growing 8% year-over-year to reach $6.57 billion despite ongoing supply constraints.
- Content spending, which includes full-game, post-launch, and subscription revenue, totaled $47.5 billion, a 7% decline from 2021.
Top 2022 Steam Games by Gross Revenue
Valve’s annual performance summary identifies the highest-grossing titles on the Steam platform for the 2022 calendar year.
- Valve categorized 2022 Steam top performers into four revenue tiers—Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze—based on gross revenue generated between January 1 and December 18, 2022.
- Top-tier grossing titles for 2022 included major AAA releases like Elden Ring, Dying Light 2 Stay Human, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, alongside live-service games Destiny 2 and Lost Ark.
- Long-standing industry staples, specifically Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2, and PUBG: Battlegrounds, maintained their status as top-grossing titles throughout the year.
Market Wire: December 12, 2022
This market analysis from December 12, 2022, provides a comprehensive overview of significant developments within the global video game industry, focusing on regulatory challenges, financial performance, and platform policy shifts.
- The FTC has filed a lawsuit to block Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, citing concerns over competition and Microsoft's history of restricting content to its own platforms.
- Apple has expanded App Store pricing flexibility, increasing available price points from 200 to 900, with options ranging from $0.29 to $10,000, though the 30% commission structure remains unchanged.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 became the top-selling paid game of 2022 in the U.S. in less than a month, surpassing Elden Ring in the November NPD rankings.
Dwarf Fortress and Ixion Debut Analysis
The early December 2022 period highlights a significant trend on Steam where deep, complex strategy and simulation titles are dominating player interest and driving high Day 1 revenue.
- Dwarf Fortress achieved over 160,000 units sold within 24 hours of its early December 2022 release, peaking at over 22,000 concurrent users.
- Complex simulation titles are seeing high market demand, evidenced by Ixion reaching 16,000 concurrent users despite reported game balancing issues.
- New release performance is highly polarized; while Choo-Choo Charles saw strong engagement, Hello Neighbor 2 underperformed with fewer than 700 concurrent users.
Plus: Darktide, Midnight Suns, Callisto Protocol, Need For Speed Go Big!
This analysis provides a comprehensive overview of PC and console game performance during late November and early December 2022.
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide achieved a strong commercial debut on Steam, exceeding 100,000 concurrent users despite player backlash regarding its monetization model.
- Dwarf Fortress entered the market with high momentum, carrying over 120,000 followers into its Steam release.
- The Callisto Protocol suffered a poor launch on PC, receiving 'Mostly Negative' user reviews primarily due to technical stuttering issues.
US Gaming Market: November 2022 Performance
The United States video game market experienced a return to growth in November 2022, with total consumer spending reaching $6.3 billion, a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2021.
- US consumer spending on video games in November 2022 reached $6.3 billion, marking a 3% increase year-on-year, primarily driven by a 45% surge in hardware sales.
- The PlayStation 5, with improved availability, was the top-selling console in November 2022 by both dollar sales and units, and is the best-selling platform of 2022 in terms of dollar sales.
- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was the best-selling game for the second consecutive month in November 2022 and is now the biggest selling game of 2022 overall.