Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
6 documents in the library are about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, from writers such as GamesIndustry.biz, Nintendo and CESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association, the newest from 2023. Each has a summary and key insights with the page they come from.
Key figures
In 2022, only five game titles achieved over one million units in domestic shipments, with 'Pokémon Scarlet and Violet' leading the year's releases at 6.94 million units.
CESA – Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association, 2023 · 2023 CESA Games White Paper
The industry is increasingly defined by a 'blockbuster dynamic' where a small fraction of titles dominates engagement, evidenced by Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 reaching 25 million players in five days and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet selling 10 million units in three days.
SuperJoost, 2022 · Picking a Side: Single Player Strategy in a Multi-sided Game Economy
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sold an estimated 3.1 million boxed units in Japan during November 2022, making it the top-selling game and accounting for 73% of all boxed game sales in the country for the month.
GamesIndustry.biz, 2022 · Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Market Performance: Japan November 2022
Documents about Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
2023 CESA Games White Paper
The 2023 CESA Games White Paper serves as a comprehensive annual assessment of the global and domestic home video game industry.
- The 2023 CESA Games White Paper reports the total Japanese domestic home video game market (hardware and packaged software) reached 377.4 billion yen, a slight increase from 371.9 billion yen in 2021.
- The international home video game market saw significant growth, reaching a total of 3.6772 trillion yen in 2022, up from 3.3978 trillion yen in the previous year.
- Domestic download-only game software sales were estimated at 30.1 billion yen in 2022, a decline from the 34.6 billion yen recorded in 2021.
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.
Picking a Side: Single Player Strategy in a Multi-sided Game Economy
This analysis examines the shifting regulatory and competitive landscape of the global video game industry during late 2022.
- The global video game industry is facing heightened antitrust scrutiny, exemplified by the FTC's likely challenge to Microsoft’s proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard.
- Regulatory filings reveal divergent strategies: Sony’s CMA submission focuses on the competitive risk of losing Call of Duty, while Microsoft’s filing emphasizes consumer-centric language, referencing 'gamers' and 'players' at a rate 20 times higher than Sony.
- The industry is increasingly defined by a 'blockbuster dynamic' where a small fraction of titles dominates engagement, evidenced by Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 reaching 25 million players in five days and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet selling 10 million units in three days.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Market Performance: Japan November 2022
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet dominated the Japanese video game market in November 2022, securing its position as the month's top-selling title by a significant margin.
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sold an estimated 3.1 million boxed units in Japan during November 2022, making it the top-selling game and accounting for 73% of all boxed game sales in the country for the month.
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's launch sales in Japan significantly surpassed those of Pokémon: Arceus, which sold approximately 2.1 million units in its first month.
- Nintendo Switch consoles dominated hardware sales in Japan during November 2022, accounting for 93% of all physical copies sold, with the Switch OLED model representing over 50% of units and the Switch Lite seeing a boost to 13.6% of hardware sales.
Consolidated Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Nintendo’s consolidated financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022, reflect a period of mixed performance characterized by hardware supply constraints offset by strong digital growth and favorable foreign exchange gains.
Financial Results Explanatory Material: Fiscal Year Ended March 2022
Nintendo experienced a period of stabilization during the fiscal year ended March 2022, characterized by a slight contraction in financial performance despite robust engagement metrics.