… " This new balance of actual point of sale data and projected sales is therefore the best compromise, unless something shifts and companies start sharing all actual sales data. …
Right before the PlayStation 5 's latest price increase went into effect on April 2 , sales of the Sony current-generation console peaked in the United States according to data provided by Circana's Matt Piscatella , indicating how real the fear of price increases is for consumers in the US . “US w… …
US physical game sales hit their lowest monthly total on record in July, falling to just $85 million in revenue, the weakest figure Circana formerly NPD has recorded since it began tracking the market in 1995. …
… According to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella , US spending on new physical games hit an all-time tracked low in 2025 at just $1.5 billion , the weakest figure recorded since Circana formerly NPD began monitoring the market in 1995. …
… They also cited recent data from U.S. market research firm Circana, which showed Crimson Desert ranked No. 2 in U.S. video game sales year to date in 2026 . This new sales milestone comes as Pearl Abyss continues to enhance the game on a regular basis . …
The State of Gaming 2026 report from global data firm Sensor Tower is here, looking back on 2025 across several metrics, including which games sit atop the global sales charts - not just regional charts like Circana's US-specific reports. …
… The US tells a similar story: the NPD Group now Circana has reported consistent year-over-year declines in physical unit sales , with digital formats absorbing virtually all of the market's growth. …