Black Myth: Wukong's Big Debut Leads August Gaming Revenue Rankings
Portfolio Pulse from Franca Quarneti
Black Myth: Wukong led August 2024 gaming revenue rankings across six major markets, excelling on multiple platforms. Sony's PlayStation saw it as the third-highest-grossing title. Meanwhile, The First Descendant faced revenue declines, and established games like World of Warcraft and Lego Star Wars saw boosts in player engagement.

September 24, 2024 | 10:59 pm
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EA Sports Madden NFL 25 was the second-highest-grossing title on Sony's PlayStation in August 2024, indicating strong sales performance.
Madden NFL 25's position as the second-highest-grossing title on PlayStation suggests robust sales and continued popularity among gamers.
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Microsoft's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2/3/Warzone maintained strong player engagement, dominating the MAU charts in August 2024.
Call of Duty's continued dominance in MAU rankings indicates sustained player interest and engagement, positively impacting Microsoft's gaming division.
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Sony's PlayStation platform saw Black Myth: Wukong as the third-highest-grossing title in August 2024, indicating strong performance and potential increased engagement on the platform.
Black Myth: Wukong's success on PlayStation as the third-highest-grossing title suggests increased user engagement and potential revenue growth for Sony's gaming division.
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Warner Bros. Discovery's Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga saw a boost in player engagement due to its inclusion in PlayStation Plus and a discount on Nintendo Switch Store.
The inclusion of Lego Star Wars in PlayStation Plus and a significant discount on Nintendo Switch Store led to increased player engagement, benefiting Warner Bros. Discovery.
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