Top SellersFor many years Call of Duty has typically been the US's best-selling game each year. While Hogwarts Legacy took the crown in 2023, Call of Duty is back on top again in 2024, with Black Ops 6 ranking as the No. 1 best-selling game of the year. With 2024's best-selling games announced, we're now looking back at the past 26 years of game sales in the US, which can be quite eye-opening to look at today.Circana (formerly the NPD Group) released this data on social media by way of analyst Mat Piscatella. These lists are ranked on dollar sales, not unit sales. Something else to note is that the lists include physical game sales and digital sales (from 2012 onwards)--but only from publishers who provide that data. Not every company does, though, so these lists are not perfect. It's also worth bearing in mind they cover only a calendar year, meaning steady sellers over time, such as Minecraft, don't rank as highly as you might expect. With those caveats in mind, these lists do provide a general overview of which games sold the best in the US over the past 26 years.As you'll notice, Call of Duty and GTA games are regular chart-toppers, as are sports games like Madden and the incredibly popular Rock Band and Guitar Hero franchises. But there are many others--wrestling games, Need for Speed, and others--that once dominated the charts but haven't made an appearance on them in years.Scroll through the slides below to see all the best-selling games of the past quarter century. 1998The top-selling games of 1998 were revolutionary. Ocarina of Time established many 3D mechanics that set trends for years; GoldenEye demonstrated that first-person shooters could thrive on console; Banjo established a formula for mascot platformers; and Gran Turismo was the first major simulation-style racing game.The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time007: GoldenEyeWWE WarzoneNFL BlitzWCW/NWO RevengeResident Evil 2Banjo-KazooieGran TurismoMadden NFL 99Super Mario 64Tekken 3Mario Kart 64Metal Gear SolidYoshi's Island1080 SnowboardingNFL Game Day 99Crash Bandicoot 3: WarpedTomb Raider 2: Adventures of Lara CroftStar Wars: Rogue SquadronWCW vs. NWO: World Tour 1999Nintendo dominated 1999, with nine of the top 10 best-selling games coming from the Japanese game giant. Only WWE: Attitude prevented Nintendo from holding all of the top 10 spots, marking a continuing trend of wrestling games selling extremely well in the late '90s.Donkey Kong 64Pokemon Red/BluePokemon RedPokemon SnapPokemon YellowSuper Smash Bros.WWE: AttitudePokemon: PinballThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeMario PartyDriverFinal Fantasy VIIIMadden NFL 2000Star Wars Episode I: RacerNFL Blitz 2000Ready 2 Rumble: Boxing007: GoldenEyeGran TurismoSyphon Filter 2000The year 2000 began a streak of the annual Madden football release being in the top 10; this streak has continued every year since. This was also the last year for some time that was dominated by Nintendo games, though of course Nintendo's iconic and popular games would continue to put up big sales numbers in years to come. Pokemon Gold/SilverPokemon StadiumTony Hawk's Pro SkaterTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2The Legend of Zelda: Majora's MaskMadden NFL 2001The SimsDiablo IIPokemon YellowPerfect DarkMario Party 2WWE No MercyWWE SmackdownGran Turismo 2007: The World Is Not EnoughDonkey Kong 64WWE Smackdown 2RollerCoaster TycoonFinal Fantasy IXNFL 2K1 2001GTA III marked a major moment for the series, as the shift to 3D proved to be tremendously popular, and a major source of inspiration for countless games to come. However, it wasn't enough to unseat Madden. 2001 also marked another year of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater dominance, with not one but two games landing inside the top five.Madden NFL 2002GTA IIITony Hawk's Pro Skater 2Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyGran Turismo 3: A-SpecThe SimsPokemon Gold/SilverPokemon Stadium 2NBA Live 02Pokemon CrystalMax PayneHalo: Combat EvolvedFinal Fantasy XSuper Mario AdvanceMadden NFL 2001Super Smash Bros. MeleeNBA Live 2001Luigi's Mansion 2002GTA: Vice City was No. 1, and GTA III landed No. 3, but 2002 was also dominated by tons of EA-published games like Medal of Honor: Frontline, Madden 2003, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and 007 Nightfire. GTA: Vice CityMadden NFL 2003GTA IIISpider-Man: The MovieMedal of Honor: FrontlineHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsTony Hawk's Pro Skater 4Kingdom HeartsNCAA Football 2003The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers007: NightfireMortal Kombat: Deadly AllianceWarCraft III: Reign of ChaosTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Halo: Combat EvolvedMax PayneSOCOM: US Navy SealsSuper Mario SunshineThe Sims007: Agent Under Fire 2003In the early-to-mid 2000s, Need for Speed was a super-popular franchise, as evidenced by Need for Speed Underground landing at No. 2. The run wouldn't last, though, as Need for Speed never charted this high ever again and new releases haven't appeared inside the top 20 for almost 20 years. Madden NFL 2004Need for Speed UndergroundPokemon Ruby/SapphireEnter the MatrixTony Hawk's UndergroundThe SimsTrue Crime: Streets of LAMedal of Honor: Rising SunNCAA Football 2004The Legend of Zelda: Wind WakerNBA Live 2004GTA: Vice CityThe Lord of the Rings: Return of the KingMario Kart: Double DashSoulCalibur IINBA Street Vol. 2Splinter CellRockstar Games Double Pack: GTAThe Simpsons: Hit & RunFinal Fantasy X-2 2004Halo's big moment came in 2004; whereas Combat Evolved only ranked No. 14 back in 2001, Halo 2 charted No. 2 in its debut year, only behind GTA: San Andreas. The Halo series will continue to do well in years to come, as you'll see. GTA: San AndreasHalo 2Madden NFL 2005Need for Speed: Underground 2Spider-Man 2Pokemon Fire Red / Leaf GreenNCAA Football 2005Star Wars BattlefrontNBA Live 05MVP Baseball 2004Tony Hawk's Underground 2Need for Speed: UndergroundNFL StreetCall of Duty: Finest HourThe Sims 2Shrek 2NFL 2K5The IncrediblesFight Night 2004SpongeBob Squarepants: The Movie 2005Call of Duty shows up in a big way for the first time in 2005, with Call of Duty 2 landing in the No. 3 position for the year. Every year since 2009, a Call of Duty release has been No. 1 or No. 2, running up through 2023. Madden NFL 06Star Wars Battlefront IICall of Duty 2Need for Speed: Most WantedStar Wars Episode III: Revenge of the SithNCAA Football 06Gran Turismo 4: The Real Driving SimulatorGTA: San AndreasNBA Live 06Lego Star WarsMidnight Club 3: Dub EditionPokemon EmeraldThe Sims 2Tony Hawk's American WastelandMVP Baseball 2005Resident Evil 4NintendogsNeed for Speed: Underground 2World of WarcraftSplinter Cell: Chaos Theory 2006Microsoft's Gears of War series debuted in 2006 and did very well on Xbox 360, becoming the No. 2 best-selling game of the year. The franchise only declined from here in terms of its ranking on these lists, however. 2006 was also the last year where Need for Speed appears inside the top 20. Madden NFL 07Gears of WarNCAA Football 07Guitar Hero IILego Star Wars II: The Original TrilogyCall of Duty 3CarsNeed for Speed: CarbonKingdom Hearts IIFight Night: Round 3The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionGhost Recon: Advanced WarfighterThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessCall of Duty 2Need for Speed: Most WantedNew Super Mario Bros.Final Fantasy XIINintendogsWWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2007Guitar Hero 20072007 was a huge year for big names, as this was the year that saw the release of Halo 3, Assassin's Creed, CoD 4, and BioShock. But it was Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock that sold the most. Remember, though, this ranking is based on dollar sales, and music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band benefited greatly from the plastic peripherals. Still, those games--now somewhat of a distant memory--did prove to be tremendously popular for multiple years.Guitar Hero III: Legends of RockMadden NFL 08Guitar Hero IICall of Duty 4: Modern WarfareHalo 3Wii PlayRock BandAssassin's CreedPokemon Diamond/PearlSuper Mario GalaxyMario Party 8NCAA Football 08WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 Featuring ECWWorld of Warcraft: Burning CrusadeTransformers: The GameSpider-Man 3The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessGod of War IINintendogsBioShock 20082008 saw the release of GTA IV, but--despite how massive the franchise has become--it didn't even crack the top five. The winner of 2008 was Rock Band, with GTA IV landing in the No. 8 position for the year.Rock BandGuitar Hero: World TourWii FitGuitar Hero III: Legends of RockMadden NFL 09Wii PlayCall of Duty: World at WarGrand Theft Auto IVMario Kart WiiSuper Smash Bros. BrawlRock Band 2Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareGears of War 2Star Wars: The Force AwakensGuitar Hero: AerosmithFallout 3Lego Indiana Jones: The Original AdventureMario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesNCAA Football 09Rainbow Six Vegas 2 20092009's top-sellers included lots of Wii games, as Nintendo's motion-controlled console far surpassed the install base of its previous consoles. 2009 also marked the start of Call of Duty's win streak that was only interrupted in 2013 (GTA 5), 2018 (Red Dead Redemption II), and 2023 (Hogwarts Legacy).Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIWii FitNew Super Mario Bros.Madden NFL 10Wii Fit PlusWii Sports ResortGuitar Hero: World TourHalo 3Rock Band 2Mario Kart WiiWii PlayAssassin's Creed IIResident Evil VCall of Duty: World at WarUFC 2009 UndisputedThe Beatles Rock BandDJ HeroBatman: Arkham AsylumLeft 4 Dead 2NCAA Football 10 20102010 marked the first time an NBA 2K game made the list, and it only got better for the series in ensuing years as the franchise continued to dominate the top-seller charts.Call of Duty: Black OpsHalo ReachWii Fit PlusMadden NFL 11New Super Mario Bros.Red Dead RedemptionCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIPokemon Heart Gold / Soul SilverAssassin's Creed BrotherhoodNBA 2K11Battlefield: Bad Company 2Just Dance 2Super Mario Galaxy 2God of War IIIStarCraft II: Wings of LibertyFallout: New VegasWii Sports ResortMario Kart WiiNCAA Football 11Final Fantasy XIII 2011This was a breakout year for The Elder Scrolls and Bethesda in general. The Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises hadn't charted exceptionally well until 2011, but Skyrim continued to appear in the years to come (thanks in part to numerous re-releases), and later on Fallout 4 would perform exceptionally well.Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimMadden NFL 12Battlefield 3Call of Duty: Black OpsJust Dance 3Gears of War 3Batman: Arkham CityPokemon Black/WhiteAssassin's Creed RevelationsMortal KombatNBA 2K12New Super Mario Bros.NCAA Football 12Just Dance 2LA NoireZumba FitnessFIFA Soccer 12Skylanders Spyro's AdventureMarvel vs. Capcom 3 20122012 marked the best-ever showing for the Assassin's Creed series, with ACIII finishing No. 4 for the year. Borderlands 2 was another notable release that landed No. 5 after the first game didn't make the charts years prior. Diablo III only came in at No. 13, but it would go on to become one of the best-selling games ever as it was dramatically improved and ported to consoles.Call of Duty: Black Ops IIHalo 4Madden NFL 13Assassin's Creed IIIBorderlands 2NBA 2K13Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIJust Dance 4Mass Effect 3Skylanders: GiantsThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimFIFA Soccer 13Diablo IIINCAA Football 13New Super Mario Bros.*Battlefield 3NBA 2K12Far Cry 3Lego Batman 2: DC Super HeroesSkylanders Spyro's Adventure*Digital sales not included 20132013 saw the release of Rockstar's blockbuster action game GTA V, and, well, we all know what happened in the years after. GTA V kept selling and selling and selling--it went on to make the top 20 of every subsequent year until 2023, when that streak finally ended.GTA VCall of Duty: GhostsMadden NFL 25Battlefield 4Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagNBA 2K14Call of Duty: Black Ops IIPokemon X/Y*Disney InfinityBioShock InfiniteFIFA 14Skylanders: Swap ForceInjustice: Gods Among UsThe Last of UsMinecraftBatman: Arkham OriginsJust Dance 2014NCAA Football 14NBA 2K13Tomb Raider*Digital sales not included 2014In 2014, CoD: Advanced Warfare reigned supreme, but other storylines included Destiny coming in at No. 2--a strong start for Bungie's first post-Halo series--and this being the last year where Disney Infinity/Skylanders-style titles with physical figures landed on the charts. Additionally, 2014 was the first time Mario Kart 8 showed up. It didn't rank very highly (No. 17), but that could be because the Wii U didn't do all that well. MK8 picked up steam again after the launch of the Switch port and it would become a sales juggernaut--it stands as the best-selling game on both Wii U and Switch by a sizable margin.Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareDestinyGrand Theft Auto VMadden NFL 15Watch DogsNBA 2K15Super Smash Bros.*TitanfallFIFA 15MinecraftFar Cry 4Call of Duty: GhostsPokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire*Middle-earth: Shadow of MordorDragon Age: InquisitionDisney Infinity 2.0 Marvel SuperheroesMario Kart 8*NBA 2K14Diablo IIISkylanders Trap Team*Digital sales not included 2015Black Ops III was 2015's biggest seller, but another storyline was that the new Battlefield and Halo games--Battlefield Hardline and Halo 5--didn't crack the top 5. Also notable is that Minecraft never shows up very highly in any yearly chart--it reached a peak of No. 10 in 2014--but it showed up eight times overall and stands as the second best-selling game ever.Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIFallout 4GTA VStar Wars BattlefrontMadden NFL 16NBA 2K16Mortal Kombat XDestinyHalo 5: GuardiansBatman: Arkham KnightBattlefield HardlineFIFA 16Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareDying LightMinecraftMetal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainThe Elder Scrolls OnlineDragon Ball: XenoverseLego: Jurassic WorldThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt**Digital sales not included 2016It is the year 2016 and Skyrim is still selling well, landing at No. 9 for the year 2016. Also of note is that Ubisoft's Watch Dogs 2 slipped down the charts to No. 19 after a strong debut for the first game at No. 5 years prior. Another new Ubisoft franchise, The Division, made it all the way to No. 3. What's more, the fan-favorite Titanfall 2 only reached No. 18.Call of Duty: Infinite WarfareBattlefield 1The DivisionNBA 2K17Madden NFL 17GTA VPokemon Sun/Moon*OverwatchThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimCall of Duty: Black Ops 3FIFA 17Final Fantasy XVDoomDark Souls IIIMinecraftUncharted 4: A Thief's EndFar Cry PrimalTitanfall 2Watch Dogs 2Gears of War 4*Digital sales not included 20172017 marked the first appearance of a Zelda game on these lists in a decade, with Breath of the Wild landing at No. 5, and that's not including any digital sales. 2017 saw the release of the Switch, and the good times just started rolling for the company this year, with Mario Kart 8 also surging up to No. 10.Call of Duty: WWIINBA 2K18Destiny 2Madden NFL 18The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*GTA VGhost Recon: WildlandsStar Wars Battlefront IISuper Mario Odyssey*Mario Kart 8*Assassin's Creed OriginsFIFA 18For HonorInjustice 2Horizon Zero DawnMass Effect AndromedaResident Evil 7Rainbow Six SiegeOverwatchMiddle-earth: Shadow of War*Digital sales not included 2018Call of Duty's annual win streak was interrupted in 2018 by Red Dead Redemption II, and another big winner was the PlayStation-exclusive God of War (No. 8). Monster Hunter World also put up big numbers and finished ninth for the year, marking the only appearance for the franchise in these lists. Red Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: Black Ops 4NBA 2K19Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*Madden NFL 19Spider-Man'Far Cry 5God fo WarMonster Hunter WorldPokemon Let's Go, Pikachu*GTA VAssassin's Creed OdysseyMario Kart 8*Fallout 76FIFA 19Battlefield VSuper Mario Odyssey*Dragon Ball FighterZThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild*Call of Duty: WWII*Digital sales not included 2019One big storyline from 2019 was that Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order did very well, landing at No. 7 and becoming the highest result for a single--player, non-Lego Star Wars game since 2005. 2019 also saw the release of CoD: Modern Warfare, which was a beloved reboot of the Call of Duty sub-series and a sales powerhouse.Call of Duty: Modern WarfareNBA 2K20Madden NFL 20Pokemon Sword/Shield*Borderlands 3Mortal Kombat 11Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate*Kingdom Hearts IIIThe Division 2Mario Kart 8*GTA VRed Dead Redemption IIMinecraftAnthemFIFA 20Resident Evil 2Luigi's Mansion 3*Days GoneNew Super Mario Bros.**Digital sales not included 2020The world was rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and a lot of people stayed home and played games. A notable occurrence during the year was that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Modern Warfare finished No. 1 and No. 2 for the year, marking the only time there were CoD games in the No. 1 and No. 2 positions. (Perhaps not coincidentally, this was the year Call of Duty: Warzone launched, potentially boosting other games in the series.) Animal Crossing: New Horizons also performed wildly well, no doubt thanks in part to stay-at-home orders and people looking for something fun, cozy, and wholesome to play.Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarCall of Duty: Modern WarfareNBA 2K21Animal Crossing: New Horizons*Madden NFL 21Assassin's Creed ValhallaThe Last of Us: Part IIGTA VGhost of TsushimaDoom EternalMario Kart 8*Super Mario 3D All-Stars*Final Fantasy VII RemakeMarvel's AvengersSpider-Man: Miles MoralesMinecraftNBA 2K20Super Smash Bros. Ultimate*FIFA 21Red Dead Redemption II*Digital sales not included 2021Call of Duty: Vanguard was 2021's top-selling game in the US for 2021, a year that also saw NBA 2K22 finish second and another CoD game, Black Ops Cold War, finish third. The poorly received and buggy Battlefield 2042 managed to finish No. 6 for the year, despite its issues.Call of Duty: VanguardNBA 2K22Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarMadden NFL 22Pokemon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl*Battlefield 2042Spider-Man: Miles MoralesMario Kart 8GTA VResident Evil VillageMLB The Show 21Far Cry 6Super Mario 3D World*FIFA 22MinecraftAnimal Crossing: New Horizons*NBA 2K21Assassin's Creed ValhallaSuper Smash Bros. UltimateBack 4 Blood*Digital sales not included 2022In 2022, Elden Ring was the top-selling game in the US every month from February until CoD: Modern Warfare II came out. It finished No. 2 for the year, which is especially notable given that From Software's earlier Souls-likes are absent from these lists (save for Dark Souls III ranking No. 14 in 2016.)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIElden RingNBA 2K23Madden NFL 23God of War RagnarokLego Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaPokemon Scarlet / Violet*FIFA 23Pokemon Legends: Arceus*Horizon 2: Forbidden WestGTA VWWE 2K22Tiny Tina's WonderlandsMLB The Show 22Mario Kart 8*Call of Duty: VanguardNBA 2K22Gran Turismo 7Red Dead Redemption IIKirby and the Forgotten Land**Digital sales not included 2023Call of Duty's win streak was interrupted once again in 2023 when Hogwarts Legacy outsold Modern Warfare III and every other game. Another notable takeaway was that Starfield debuted lower than previous Bethesda releases. This might be explained, however, due to how Starfield was also released on Game Pass for all subscribers, something that adds further complexity to examining video game sales in recent years.Hogwarts LegacyCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIMadden NFL 24Spider-Man 2The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom*Diablo IVCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Mortal Kombat 1Star Wars Jedi: SurvivorEA Sports FC 24StarfieldSuper Mario Bros. Wonder*Resident Evil 4MLB The Show 23^Dead Island 2Final Fantasy XVIStreet Fighter 6Elden RingMario Kart 8*Minecraft*Digital sales not included^ Xbox and Switch digital sales not included 2024 After falling to No. 2 in 2023, the Call of Duty franchise surged back to No. 1 in 2024 with Black Ops 6 taking the top spot for the year.Black Ops 6 was also the No. 1 best-selling game in the US for December 2024. In fact, the Call of Duty franchise has now been the No. 1 best-selling franchise in the US in terms of dollar sales for a record 16 years in a row.2024's other best-selling games in the US included College Football 25, Helldivers 2, Dragon Ball" Sparking Zero, and NBA 2K25. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6EA Sports College Football 25Helldivers IIDragon Ball: Sparking ZeroNBA 2K25**Madden NFL 25Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIEA Sports FC 25MLB The Show 24Final Fantasy VII: RebirthEA Sports MVP BundleSpider-Man 2Astro BotWWE 2K24**Grand Theft Auto V**Dragon's Dogma 2Elden Ring Tekken 8NBA 2K24**Madden NFL 24**October-December digital sales not included

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Filming on Dexter: Resurrection began earlier this month, with Michael C. Hall, David Zayas, Jack Alcott and James Remar all confirmed to return. Fans are anxiously waiting to see what happens to Dexter Morgan in the sequel to 2021's New Blood, and Michael C. Hall has teased an exciting ride ahead in an exclusive video from the set.

GeForce NOW is expanding mod support for hit game Baldurs Gate 3 in collaboration with Larian Studios and mod.io for Ultimate and Performance members.This expanded mod support arrives alongside seven new games joining the cloud this week.Level Up GamingTime to roll for initiative adventurers in the Forgotten Realms can now enjoy a range of curated mods uploaded to mod.io for Baldurs Gate 3. Ultimate and Performance members can enhance their Baldurs Gate 3 journeys across realms and devices with a wide array of customization options. Stay tuned to GFN Thursday for more information on expanding mod support for more of the games PC mods at a later time.Downloading mods is easy choose the desired mods from the Baldurs Gate 3 in-game mod menu, and theyll stay enabled across sessions. Or subscribe to the mods via mod.io to load them automatically when launching the game from GeForce NOW. Read more details in the knowledge article.Learn more about how curated mods are made available for Baldurs Gate 3 players and read the curation guidelines.GeForce NOW members can bring their unique adventures across devices, including NVIDIA SHIELD TVs, underpowered laptops, Macs, Chromebooks and handheld devices like the Steam Deck. Whether battling mind flayers in the living room or crafting spells on the go, GeForce NOW delivers experiences that are seamless, immersive and portable as a Bag of Holding.NOW PlayingRing around the rosie.Jtunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.Jtunnslayer: Hordes of Hel (New release on Jan 21, Steam)Among Us (Xbox, available on PC Game Pass)Amnesia: Collection (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)Lawn Mowing Simulator (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)STORY OF SEASONS: Friends of Mineral Town (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)Townscaper (Xbox, available on the Microsoft Store)What are you planning to play this weekend? Let us know on X or in the comments below.what's the last game you ever beat? NVIDIA GeForce NOW (@NVIDIAGFN) January 22, 2025

Earlier this month we revealed PlayStation Stores most downloaded games for December 2024. Today, lets zoom out and look at the most downloaded games for all of 2024! As youll see, its an interesting mix of new AAA juggernauts and older favorites that continue to stand the test of time.Check out the full listings below.PS5 GamesUS/CanadaEUCall of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS FC 25EA SPORTS College Football 25Call of Duty: Black Ops 6HELLDIVERS 2Grand Theft Auto VNBA 2K25HELLDIVERS 2Grand Theft Auto VEA SPORTS FC 24EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25Hogwarts LegacyBlack Myth: WukongBlack Myth: WukongDRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROSea of ThievesCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIDRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZEROEA SPORTS FC 25Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINBA 2K24It Takes TwoMadden NFL 24UFC 5MLB The Show 24ASTRO BOTFINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTHThe Crew MotorfestHogwarts LegacyMarvels Spider-Man 2Tom Clancys Rainbow Six SiegeELDEN RINGWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2PhasmophobiaMarvels Spider-Man 2Cyberpunk 2077ASTRO BOTTom Clancys Rainbow Six SiegeSea of ThievesGran Turismo 7*Naming of products may differ between regions*Upgrades not includedPS4 GamesUS/CanadaEUMinecraftMinecraftRed Dead Redemption 2EA SPORTS FC 25Batman: Arkham KnightRed Dead Redemption 2Need for Speed HeatNeed for Speed HeatGrand Theft Auto VA Way OutFallout 4Grand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Black Ops 6EA SPORTS FC 24theHunter: Call of the WildThe ForestGang BeastsBatman: Arkham KnightCall of Duty: Modern Warfare IIINeed for Speed PaybackCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIThe Crew 2The ForestKingdom Come: DeliveranceNeed for Speed PaybackGang BeastsA Way OutHogwarts LegacyNBA 2K24Fallout 4Mortal Kombat XUnravel TwoSTAR WARS Battlefront IIMortal Kombat XMadden NFL 24STAR WARS Battlefront IIInjustice 2Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Kingdom Come: DeliverancetheHunter: Call of the Wild*Naming of products may differ between regionsPS VR2 Games*US/CanadaEUBeat SaberBeat SaberAmong Us VRPavlovPavlovArizona Sunshine 2Arizona Sunshine 2Among Us VRStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxys Edge Enhanced EditionHorizon Call of the MountainJob SimulatorStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxys Edge Enhanced EditionCreed: Rise to Glory Championship EditionJob SimulatorSwordsman VRCreed: Rise to Glory Championship EditionMetro AwakeningMetro AwakeningLegendary TalesSwordsman VR*PS Store purchases only. Game upgrades or games bundled with hardware not includedFree to Play (PS5 + PS4)US/CanadaEUFortniteFortniteRobloxRobloxMarvel RivalsCall of Duty: WarzoneCall of Duty: WarzoneRocket LeagueVALORANTStumble GuysFall GuysMarvel RivalsRocket LeagueFall GuysApex LegendsVALORANTThe First DescendanteFootballMultiVersusAsphalt Legends Unite

Pocketpair, the company behind smash hit Palworld, announced that its entering the publishing business with a new division called Pocketpair Publishing. This business will support game development through funding, development assistance and publishing for indie game developers and studios, Pocketpair said in a news release.First up, Pocketpair Publishing signed a project from Tales of Kenzara: Zau makers Surgent Studios. This game is unrelated to the Tales of Kenzera universe; its a standalone horror game. Surgent Studios CEO and House of Dragons actor Abubakar Ssalim said its still in earnest conversation about further projects set in the Tales of Kenzara universe.Both Surgent and Pocketpair are well-versed in taking risks, Salim said. We noticed a pattern in the entertainment industry, and Pocketpair has given us the opportunity to make a horror game about it. It will be short and weird, and we think players will be interested in what we have to say.The game, which is unnamed at this time, is expected out in 2025.This is the energy I want to see driving games in 2025developers lifting each other up, creating together, and pushing the industry forward.Massive love to the Pocketpair team! Its an incredible honor to be the first partnership announced with @PocketpairPBLSH Weve been https://t.co/DM8Z7Lp4oK Abubakar Salim (@Abzybabzy) January 23, 2025Its good news for Surgent Studios, which announced in October that it put the work of its games team on hold due to a lack of funding. Its at that time when the studio put the word out about a new prototype: a game thats darker, edgier, and more visceral than our first game, but it retains all Zaus high-octane combat and cultural depth. Surgent Studios wrote on X in October that it was looking for a partner on it; thats seemingly where Pocketpair stepped in. Alongside the announcement of the Pocketpair partnership, Salim noted that the pair up is what hed like to see in 2025: Developers lifting each other up, creating together, and pushing the industry forward.Video games cost more than ever to make while funding has seemingly all but dried up. Last year was particularly hard for smaller studios to stay afloat, and thousands of people across the industry were laid off. Even critical success couldnt help studios; Tales of Kenzara: Zau was lauded for its take on Metroidvanias, led by an actor in a Game of Thrones television show, and still couldnt capitalize on that success until another indie studio stepped up to help.With Palworld, a survival creature-catching game, Pocketpair generated more profit that it could handle at its size. In an interview with Bloomberg, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe said Palworld cost less than 1 billion ($6.4 million) but brought in tens of billions in profit. Now, its seemingly using that success to push other indies forward, too.As the games industry continues to grow, more and more games find themselves struggling to get funded or greenlit, Pocketpair Publishing lead John Buckley said in a news release. We think this is a real shame, because there are so many incredible creators and ideas out there that just need a little help to become incredible games.On the Pocketpair Publishing website, the company states that it doesnt want to take control from a developer, nor does it want to change your dream or push you to make a certain type of game. It wants to give developers money to make their dream games. Its a message that sounds familiar; smash hit social deduction game Among Us developer Innersloth used its success to launch a similar initiative in 2024 Outersloth. Like Pocketpair, InnerSloths success was outsized to the studios origins. Among Us blew up in 2020 and has continued to see success.Being indie devs ourselves, we knew one of the hardest things to get was straight up funding, Innersloth communications director Victoria Tran told Polygon in 2024. Were very privileged to be in the position were in and have the eyes on us, so we hoped we could create something that hopefully inspires others to pay it forward, wherever they can and whatever that means to them. We only got here because of the help of our industry peers and players, so it felt right to help where we could.The video game industry is still looking for a way to ensure sustainability for its projects, and, most importantly, it workers; in 2025, at least, indies funding indies are the first to make that push.

With so many games available at our fingertips or in our backlogs its sometimes hard to know what game is worth our time. Figuring out where to spend our precious free time can feel daunting, especially with more things vying for our attention. And if youre busy with jobs, families, or other obligations, that free time shrinks even more. But Polygon is here to help. Well, actually this week Im here to help. During our weekly open thread, everyone is welcome to comment to ask for tailored game recommendations. Want a long game to tuck into during the winter? Or some way to test out a new genre youre interested in exploring? Or a game perfect for chatting while playing on Discord? Ill do my best to make recommendations no matter what you throw at me and Im sure other commenters will too. How will this work? From 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. EST, Ill be in the comments responding to any questions looking for game recommendations. If youre looking for one, please share as much info about what youre looking for as you can, including about what platforms you own, or if you have a subscription service like Xbox Game Pass.And just so you get to know me better, my tastes span a lot. I tend to play a lot of single-player titles, mostly on PC or the Switch. I like both turn-based and action RPGs, some roguelikes, puzzle games, and a large smattering of genre-defining indies. I dabble in fighting games and deck-building (I finally uninstalled Marvel Snap so it would stop consuming all my free time). Ill definitely play some things online too with the right group; Marvel Rivals is reminding me that Overwatch used to be fun. Im also currently deep into my first playthrough of Death Stranding, and my most anticipated game for February is Monster Hunter Wilds. So, what would you like to play next? Leave a comment below and Ill do my best to find your next favorite game.

Italian glassware company Traga returns with a clever take on the drinking vessel the Podio Cup, designed by Netherlands-based Maurizio Filippi. One side is for drinking, and the other is for holding a tea light water and fire with glass in between. Made from borosilicate, known for its strength and durability, these glasses are perfectly appropriate for hot and cold beverages alike, allowing home mixologists to serve anything from a Lemon Drop to a latte in style.Traga launched a design brief earlier this year titled Redefining the drinking glass, an open call for designers and artists to submit proposals along this central theme. The Podio Cup was the winning design out of over 200 submissions. The inspiration behind the design comes from two forces that have always shaped moments of life without asking for permission fire and water. A glass that can contain both a candle and a drink becomes more than an object; it becomes memory, explains Daniel Nikolovski, founder of Traga.The intriguing dialogue between elements can be displayed at once, offering multiple functions when in use, and an elegant profile when not. Multiple Podio Cups stack on top of each other to form a totem of sorts, an elegant way to display sculptural glassware no need to relegate dishware to a cupboard. They have been designed in a way that no sides touch, guaranteeing a scratch-free way to keep your cups pristine.When designing our pieces, we always aim to create a dialogue. That approach began with our debut product, the Martini Shot Glass, an object that connects two drinks simply by flipping the glass, says Nikolovski. Podio also bridges two worlds through a single flip, but this time one side is for drinking, and the other is for atmosphere. Its a very intuitive process, and often, the design itself determines what belongs on one side and what on the other.Traga is a glassware company based in Milan, redefining utility objects we use and interact with daily. Traga is derived from Proto-Slavic, meaning to trace or mark, similar to the imprints of glassware on a tablecloth after a good dinner with friends. Currently available in four colors Amber, Jade, Clear, and Milk were excited to see more options for the Podio Cup in 2025, as well as hints of an everyday coffee/tea mug to look forward to within the new year.For more on the Podio Cup by Traga, which is available individually or as a set of four, visit traga.it.

While smart glasses are eventually expected to be a major way we interact with the digital world in the future, for now, theyre still limited by current tech. But, XREALis taking another step forward with the new XREAL Onesmart glasses, which look more like traditional sunglasses than anything before them, at least for glasses with built-in displays.Smart glasses with displays typically have large projection elements behind them that project onto a screen to reflect light back towards your eyes. To be clear, these glasses have that too but its thinner than previous generations, and that makes a huge difference. Will you wear these around the street in day to day life? No, probably not but if you do want to wear them in places like a train or plane, you wont stick out quite as much.The displays on these glasses are actually very high tech. They have a peak brightness of 5000 nits, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz for a smooth feel. And, they can project a 147-inch equivalent, which will make them excellent for productivity.Core to these glasses, however, is their processing power. The glasses have XREALSs custom X1 chip designed specifically for AR, which allows them to support 3 degrees-of-freedom, or 3DoF. 3DoF basically means that you can tilt your head or turn your head, and the image will react accordingly when you do so.Even better? The glasses will work with a ton of different devices, thanks to the fact that they connect through a simple USB-C cable through DisplayPort. That means that youll be able to connect them to your phone, laptop, or even a gaming console, to see the image projected in front of your eyes. The glasses also have Bose-designed speakers in them, and buttons to control display mode and audio.Were still a ways off from wireless smart glasses with displays built into them that look like traditional glasses. But if youre not a fan of the audio-only smart glasses, like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses, then these might be for you, especially when it comes to portable productivity.The Xreal One smart glasses are available for $499 via xreal.com.

If you tried to open ChatGPT this morning, only to find the service endlessly loading or erroring out, you're not alone: ChatGPT is up and down this morning, along with other OpenAI services. OpenAI's official status site shows some issues for services across OpenAI's portfolio, but ChatGPT is the most affected. As of this article, all other services are listed as "Operational," but ChatGPT is still listed as "Partial Outage." The company has six updates listed on Jan. 23 under "Past Incidents:" The first was at 3:54 PST: "We are currently experiencing elevated error rates in the API. We are currently investigating." OpenAI identified the issue at 4:26 PST, then rolled out a fix at 4:30 PST. As of 4:43, the company said it resolved the elevated error rates on ChatGPT and the API, but more issues have appeared since. At 5:12 PST, OpenAI said they were experiencing elevated error rates for ChatGPT itself, and as of 5:43 PST, the company found the root cause, and are working on a fix. If true, ChatGPT should be back up and running soon.I've had mixed results with ChatGPT this morning, which tracks with the "Partial Outage" label OpenAI has assigned the platform. The first time I heard about the outage, I tried to load ChatGPT, and after some time, received an error message. Later, though, ChatGPT refreshed, and I was able to interact with the chatbot. However, while writing this article, ChatGPT became unresponsive again. I was able to get it to load one more time, but the situation is definitely a bit volatile at the moment.