August 2018 NPD: Madden NFL has its best kickoff since 2013

Consumers in the United States spent $796 million on gaming-related products in August, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. That’s up from same period last year. In particular, August was a strong month for the perennial hit Madden NFL 19. The PC port of Monster Hunter: World also did well. And the ongoing powerhouses of Rainbow Six: Siege and Grand Theft Auto V were as strong as ever.

“August 2018 spending across video game hardware, software, accessories and game cards grew 26 percent when compared to a year ago, to $796 million,” NPD analyst Mat Piscatella said. “Growth was achieved across all categories of spending.”