Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Reigns Supreme in May 2023 Game Sales
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the second best selling game of 2023, behind Hogwarts Legacy, and the best selling game of May 2023, based on physical sales alone. The game's digital sales are not included in the numbers, indicating that it sold exceptionally well. U.S. consumer spending on video games increased by 12% in May 2023 compared to May 2022, with spending on software reaching its highest May total since 2014. Nintendo Switch was the best selling platform in May 2023, while Sony's PlayStation 5 leads the overall 2023 hardware market.
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