COVID-19 Crisis Drives Video Game Sales Growth

Besides watching Netflix , video games are one of the few activities, ideal for life in quarantine mode.

In the age of online gaming, they not only offer entertainment, but also allow you to chat with friends (and strangers), without leaving home.

Considering these factors, unsurprisingly, that the video game industry in the United States performed very well in March this year.

According to industry data from NPD Group, total cost of video game equipment, software, accessories and game cards in March 2020 G. Amounted $1,6 billion, which is the highest in March since 2008 G.

Nintendo becomes the industry leader. Its Nintendo Switch hybrid video game console set an all-time sales record in March. The Japanese company also had the best-selling game of the month, Animal Crossing.: New Horizons

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