The IIDEA report on the state of the video game industry also includes a comprehensive overview of video game sales in Italy. Football remains a major hit in the country, with EA SPORTS FC 24 topping the best-selling ranking for the year, followed closely by Hogwarts Legacy. This magical adventure game set within the Harry Potter universe has captured the hearts of fans old and new with its exploration and magic elements.
The complete ranking for the top-selling video games in Italy in 2023 is as follows:
1. EA SPORTS FC 24
2. Hogwarts Legacy
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
4. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
5. Super Mario Bros Wonder
6. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
7. Diablo IV
8. F1 23
9. Assassin’s Creed Mirage
10. Resident Evil 4
These rankings are based on unit sales tracked by Global Sales Data (GSD), sorted for both Retail and Network sales in 2022, excluding Nintendo’s digital sales data. The information highlights valuable insights into gaming preferences and trends in Italy, as well as reflecting diverse interests among gamers in the country.
The popularity of football-themed games and magical adventures demonstrates that Italian players have a wide range of gaming preferences, from sports to action-adventure games that cater to their diverse tastes.
Overall, this list showcases how technology continues to shape our entertainment experiences and how people around the world are embracing different forms of media with open arms, while providing valuable insights into gaming trends and preferences across countries like Italy.