These Are the Top-Grossing PC and Console Games of Q1 2024, According to Report

The last few weeks I’ve been watching quite a few YouTube videos (thanks, Evo Japan), and noticing that adverts during videos a) seem to pop up every 30 seconds or so and b) then last for an unskippable 30 to 60 seconds. My frustration with being bombarded by YouTube ads in videos for which I pay nothing to watch - meaning that I understand the necessity for ads of some kind to support creators and pay server bills - came to mind as I read about EA’s plans to explore inserting advertising into games, which I pay up to £70 a pop to play.

Square Enix has confirmed that it has cancelled a number of unannounced game projects because they don’t fit with its new strategy.

Some fresh astral god trivia from my accidental molar expedition a few weeks back: each of the Maw's teeth is different. Some form a fractal baleen network of crosshatched layers disappearing backward into the vanishing point; others are shaped like lockpicks, raccoon heads and semi-detached houses. This week's new game releases are no less motley and misshapen, though thankfully not quite as heavily varnished with plaque: there's something in the shop for everyone, I think.

A new Pokemon GO leak has been revealed, giving information about Pokemon GO Fest 2024 and the debut of three shiny Pokemon. Pokemon GO players unite yearly for the most anticipated event in Niantic's game calendar, the Pokemon GO Fest. With global and in-person activities in different cities, GO Fest is a Pokemon GO celebration that always brings surprises for trainers.

Xbox Game Studios’ pirate-themed co-op multiplayer game Sea of Thieves was the best-selling game on the digital PlayStation Store in Europe last month.

Developer Amber Studio and publisher Bandai Namco have announced that PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs is out now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Celebrating the game’s launch is a new trailer that you can check out below.

A new report is bad news for subscription services like PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, as data suggests that spending on those services has been stalled for nearly a year. Microsoft and Sony have both bet big on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass, with Microsoft in particular going all-in on Game Pass. Xbox Game Pass is a cornerstone of Microsoft's current gaming strategy, with the company bolstering the service through the release of massive, day one games.

Research firm Newzoo has revealed what it claims were the top-grossing console and PC games in the first quarter of 2024.

With CI Games and Hexworks releasing the final update for Lords of the Fallen, the Souls-like action RPG is allegedly bound for Game Pass in the last week of May.

10 best selling Geysers: In the midst of plummeting temperatures and brisk winds, the quest for warmth becomes a top priority. Winter activities aside, the challenge of a refreshing bath during chilly seasons remains a daily hurdle. Luckily, geysers or water heaters emerge as a brilliant solution, offering the luxury of soothing and warm winter baths while ensuring hygiene and comfort. In today's tech-driven world, geysers have evolved into crucial modern home appliances, providing comforting hot water in minutes- a true blessing for those accustomed to warmer climates.

The former NPD Group (now named “Circana”) has released its full North American sales data for March, and it seems like it was an up-and-down month for the industry. Players spent $4.9 billion on games, additional content, and hardware in March, up 4 percent year-on-year. This increase came from mobile and software spending, as hardware sales were down 31 percent year-on-year with PS5 #1 in terms of unit and dollar sales, Switch #2 in terms of unit sales, and Xbox Series X/S #2 in terms of dollar sales.

A new batch of games have been announced for Game Pass in May, including five that are playable on PC. There are siblings, felines, reapers, and a Croft. I'm struggling to identify a theme.