The latest reports with regard to the top-selling games during the month of October 2016 are now out. Going by these details, you would be surprised at the list of games that have made the cut as far as capturing gamers' fancy is concerned. As expected, Battlefield 1 is dominant but the most important part about the listing is the other games.
Check out the list of top selling games in the US, in the month of October 2016:
- Battlefield 1 – Numero-Uno as expected
- Mafia 3 – A really surprise entrant
- Gears of War 4 – Expected
- Fifa 17 – Expected
- NBA 2K17 – Surprise
- WWE 2K17 – Surprising
- Civilization 6 – Expected
- Titanfall 2 – Surprising; should have been placed higher
- Madden NFL 17 - Expected
The above compilation is based on the console platforms; and does not include PCs. Also, it is worth noting that during October 2016, a trend indicating declining hardware sales was reported; nonetheless this has seemingly not caused any effect on the sale of games. The total revenue earned during October 2016, in the US, due to game sales was reportedly $875.7.
As far as game consoles are concerned, Microsoft Xbox One was reportedly the Numero-uno, with Sony PS4 very closely following suit. The release of Sony's PS4 Pro also indicates a potential gain for Sony in November/December.
You can let us know if you thought any other game/title should have found a place in the above listing.
[Source: NPD Group via WCCFTech].