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GfK is a market research company that measures consumer purchases and tracks retail sales data. It publishes reports on game sales, including annual Nordic retail and digital games sales.

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Cover of Nordic Game Sales 2014
Report26 pages

Nordic Game Sales 2014

The Nordic video game market underwent a significant structural transformation in 2014, characterized by an 18 percent decline in physical retail value.

  • The Nordic video game market experienced an 18 percent decline in physical retail value in 2014, driven by a structural shift toward digital distribution and service-oriented revenue models.
  • Market performance was heavily concentrated in major multi-platform franchises, with action titles capturing 25 percent of the market and sports games accounting for 16 percent.
  • Top-selling titles across the region in 2014 included FIFA 15, Grand Theft Auto V, and Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
DataspelsbranschenNov 2014
Cover of Nordic Game Sales 2013: Retail & Digital
Report30 pages

Nordic Game Sales 2013: Retail & Digital

The Nordic gaming market underwent a significant structural transformation in 2013, characterized by a pivotal shift from traditional physical retail toward digital distribution.

  • The Nordic gaming market reached a total value of nearly one billion euro in 2013, driven by a structural shift from physical retail to digital distribution.
  • The PlayStation 3 dominated the hardware market with a 46.91% share of total value, while the PlayStation 4 launch was constrained by supply issues.
  • Action titles were the most popular genre, capturing approximately 30% of total sales, followed by Shooters at 12% and Sports games at 11%.
DataspelsbranschenSep 2013