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SuperData: Fortnite and World of Warcraft boost digital sales 7% from 2017

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Digital games sales across all platforms combined — PC, console, and mobile — went up 7 percent worldwide in August compared to the same month last year, according to game and market intelligence group SuperData Research.

SuperData cites pay-to-play PC games like World of Warcraft, and free-to-play console games such as Fortnite as the main drivers for the growth. They offset the slight losses from free-to-play PC and social revenues.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.