Are you in search of the most popular games in 2023? According to Futbin.com, an online resource dedicated to FIFA Ultimate Team enthusiasts, “Hogwarts Legacy” takes the crown as the year’s most sought-after video game. This determination is based on Google Search volume over the past 12 months, encompassing almost 90 countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Brazil, and numerous others.
“Hogwarts Legacy,” which made its debut in February and impressively sold over 12 million copies in the initial two weeks of release, is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. During Amazon’s Prime Day event, the game is currently on sale for $54.99 for PS5, marking a $15 discount, and can be obtained for $41.59 for Xbox Series X, presenting a substantial $28.40 reduction. It’s priced at $59.99 for PS4 and $49.99 for Xbox One, providing a $10 savings.
The team at Futbin arrived at these findings by analyzing data from Google Keyword Planner, revealing that the United States ranked highest in terms of average monthly searches, followed by Germany and the United Kingdom as the second and third countries with the most search queries.
In addition to “Hogwarts Legacy,” the second most popular game of the year, as per Google Search trends, is the remake of the 2005 classic, “Resident Evil 4.” This survival horror game made its way to PS5, PS4, and Xbox Series X/S in March. Rounding out the top spots are titles like “EA Sports FC 24” (FIFA 24), “Atomic Heart,” the highly anticipated “Marvel’s Spider-Man 2” for PS5, “Diablo 4,” and several others.
As for “Hogwarts Legacy” itself, it’s a role-playing action game that casts you in the role of a fresh student at the illustrious Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, nestled in Scotland. The game unfolds in the late 19th century, approximately a century prior to the events portrayed in the Harry Potter series. You’ll acquire magical prowess from your mentors and fellow students while embarking on a quest to unearth an age-old secret concealed within the enchanting Wizarding World.
Furthermore, “Hogwarts Legacy” is scheduled to launch for the Nintendo Switch on November 14, and you can secure your pre-order at Amazon for $54.99.
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