In software, Madden NFL 23 debuted as the best-selling game of August, and is the 23rd consecutive year that a Madden title was the best-selling game of its launch month.
The NPD Group has released its August 2022 report covering video game hardware, software, and accessory sales in the US.
For the month of August, hardware sales grew by 14% yoy to $375 million, helped by improved supply of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Saints Row (2022) debuted in second place and Marvel’s Spider-Man jumped to third on the best-selling titles chart for August.