"Helldivers 2 Sparks Record European Game Sales"
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European game sales in February 2024 showed a 21.2% rise over the previous year, but when adjusted for the extra week in 2023, sales were down by 0.1%. Helldivers 2 from Sony was the standout game, with over 56% of its sales on PC. Other top performers included EA Sports FC 24, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, and Skull and Bones. Console sales dipped, with PS5 being the most resilient, while Switch and Xbox saw declines. Accessories and add-ons sales were led by PS5 DualSense and Xbox Wireless controllers.
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