US Console Sales Hit 30-Year Low in November
US video game console sales plummet to a 30-year November low. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 tops charts but faces a steep decline, while Battlefield 6 leads 2025 sales. Full analysis inside.
US video game console sales plummet to a 30-year November low. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 tops charts but faces a steep decline, while Battlefield 6 leads 2025 sales. Full analysis inside.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 leads November's PS5 sales charts in the US and Europe, yet industry analysts report it is underperforming compared to previous titles. Discover the full story behind the sales figures and fan discontent.
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FIFA has backed away from using dynamic pricing for all 2026 World Cup tickets after fan cost concerns. Fixed-price options will be available for specific fan categories. Read the latest details.
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