US Game Spending Up 10% in October, Driven by Black Ops 6

The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has significantly boosted US video game spending in October. According to Circana's report, combined sales of hardware, software, and accessories reached $4.7 billion, a 10% year-over-year increase. The success of Black Ops 6 has propelled the Call of Duty franchise past 500 million units sold, solidifying its place as one of the best-selling game franchises ever. Content spending reached $4.23 billion, a 12% rise compared to October 2023, while hardware sales declined by 23% to $249 million. Black Ops 6 debuted at number one in the October charts, becoming the third best-selling game of 2024 so far. The game's day-one release on Game Pass also contributed to a 16% year-over-year increase in non-mobile game subscription spending. Xbox confirmed that Black Ops 6 broke records for Game Pass subscriptions in late October. Console content spending saw a substantial 27% increase, primarily driven by digital full-game sales. PlayStation platform…