The best selling games in NZ for 2014

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Jan

As per our previous post for Australia, the NPD data is in for 2014 so we thought it would be an ideal time to show you the best selling games in NZ at retail for the year. For some there would be a few surprise results (especially the number 1 across all platforms) and for those that have been following the charts, perhaps no surprises at all.

Again, the Top 10 games sold this year shows the broad appeal of games to New Zealanders.  The Top 10 covers a range of games that appeal to a range of audiences reflecting the fact that most New Zealanders play games.

The top performers in NZ for 2014 were as follows:

Top 10 titles overall

TitlePublisher
1MinecraftSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
2Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareActivision (Activision Blizzard)
3Grand Theft Auto VRockstar Games (Take 2)
4DestinyActivision (Activision Blizzard)
5FIFA 15Electronic Arts
6Far Cry 4Ubisoft
7Watch DogsUbisoft
8Call Of Duty: GhostsActivision (Activision Blizzard)
9Battlefield 4Electronic Arts
10Assassin’s Creed IV: Black FlagUbisoft

 

The Top 10 titles sold for each platform in 2014 were as follows:

PC

TitlePublisher
1The Sims 4Electronic Arts
2The Sims 3: Starter PackElectronic Arts
3Diablo III: Reaper of SoulsBlizzard Entertainment (Activision Blizzard)
4The Elder Scrolls OnlineBethesda Softworks
5The Sims 3: Island Paradise Expansion PackElectronic Arts
6The Sims 3: University Life Expansion PackElectronic Arts
7The Sims 3 Seasons Expansion PackElectronic Arts
8The Sims 3: PetsElectronic Arts
9TitanfallElectronic Arts
10Battlefield 4Electronic Arts

PS4

1Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareActivision (Activision Blizzard)
2DestinyActivision (Activision Blizzard)
3inFAMOUS Second SonSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
4Grand Theft Auto VRockstar Games (Take 2)
5Far Cry 4Ubisoft
6Watch DogsUbisoft
7The Last of UsSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
8DriveclubSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
9FIFA 15Electronic Arts
10Assassin’s Creed: UnityUbisoft

XBOX One

1Halo: The Master Chief CollectionMicrosoft
2DestinyActivision (Activision Blizzard)
3Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareActivision (Activision Blizzard)
4TitanfallElectronic Arts
5Grand Theft Auto VRockstar Games (Take 2)
6Forza Horizon 2Microsoft
7Forza Motorsport 5Microsoft
8Far Cry 4Ubisoft
9Watch DogsUbisoft
10Assassin’s Creed: UnityUbisoft

Wii U

1Super Smash Bros.Nintendo
2Mario Kart 8Nintendo
3Super Mario 3D WorldNintendo
4Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeNintendo
5Hyrule WarriorsNintendo
6The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HDNintendo
7Bayonetta 2Nintendo
8New Super Mario Bros. UNintendo
9Skylanders Trap TeamActivision (Activision Blizzard)
10The LEGO Movie VideogameWarner Bros. Interactive

PS3

1MinecraftSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
2Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareActivision (Activision Blizzard)
3Grand Theft Auto VRockstar Games (Take 2)
4Call Of Duty: GhostsActivision (Activision Blizzard)
5FIFA 15Electronic Arts
6Gran Turismo 6Sony Computer Ent. (Sony)
7Watch DogsUbisoft
8Assassin’s Creed IV: Black FlagUbisoft
9Call of Duty: Black Ops IIActivision (Activision Blizzard)
10Battlefield 4Electronic Arts

Xbox 360

1MinecraftMicrosoft
2Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareActivision (Activision Blizzard)
3Grand Theft Auto VRockstar Games (Take 2)
4Call Of Duty: GhostsActivision (Activision Blizzard)
5FIFA 15Electronic Arts
6Forza Motorsport 4Microsoft
7DestinyActivision (Activision Blizzard)
8Skate 3Electronic Arts
9Assassin’s Creed IV: Black FlagUbisoft
10The LEGO Movie VideogameWarner Bros. Interactive

Nintendo Wii

1Disney InfinityDisney Interactive Studios
2Lego Batman 2: DC Super HeroesWarner Bros. Interactive
3Skylanders SWAP ForceActivision (Activision Blizzard)
4Skylanders Trap TeamActivision (Activision Blizzard)
5Game Party 3Warner Bros. Interactive
6Just Dance 2015Ubisoft
7Sports/Sports ResortNintendo
8Lego Harry Potter: Years 5-7Warner Bros. Interactive
9Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video GameDisney Interactive Studios
10Mario Kart WiiNintendo

Nintendo 3DS

1Pokemon Omega RubyNintendo
2Pokemon Alpha SapphireNintendo
3Super Smash Bros.Nintendo
4Pokemon XNintendo
5Pokemon YNintendo
6The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between WorldsNintendo
7Animal Crossing: New LeafNintendo
8Bravely Default: Flying FairyNintendo
9Yoshi’s New IslandNintendo
10Fire Emblem: AwakeningNintendo

Nintendo DS

1Pokemon White Version 2Nintendo
2Pokemon Black Version 2Nintendo
3New Carnival Games2K Games (Take 2)
4Go Diego Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue2K Games (Take 2)
5Nintendo Presents: Crossword CollectionNintendo
6Dora & Friends Pet Shelter2K Games (Take 2)
7Moshi Monsters: Katsuma UnleashedActivision (Activision Blizzard)
8Jewel Master: Cradle of PersiaRising Star
9Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why’d You Steal Our Garbage?D3Publisher
10Barbie: Dreamhouse PartyMajesco

Playstation Vita

1MinecraftSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
2Borderlands 2Sony Computer Ent. (Sony)
3Killzone: MercenarySony Computer Ent. (Sony)
4Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD RemasterSquare Enix Inc
5The Ratchet & Clank TrilogySony Computer Ent. (Sony)
6TearawaySony Computer Ent. (Sony)
7God of War CollectionSony Computer Ent. (Sony)
8The Jak and Daxter TrilogySony Computer Ent. (Sony)
9Lego Marvel Super HeroesWarner Bros. Interactive
10Dragon Ball Z: Battle of ZBandai Namco Games

Playstation Portable

1Lego Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video GameDisney Interactive Studios
2Need for Speed: Most WantedElectronic Arts
3Lego BatmanWarner Bros. Interactive
4Assassin’s Creed: BloodlinesUbisoft
5Toy Story 3Disney Interactive Studios
6FIFA 13Electronic Arts
7Lego Star Wars III: The Clone WarsLucasarts
8Brothers In Arms: D-DayUbisoft
9Surf’s UpUbisoft
10Gran TurismoSony Computer Ent. (Sony)

Our friends at MCV Pacific also compiled a great image of all of the weekly number one games sold this year. Check it out:

 

New Zealand

 

 

Chart Source: NPD Group Australia. Time Period Jan 6 – Dec 28 2014. Category: Portable Game Software, Console Software, PC Games

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