Games Released in 2010

3,645 new games debuted in 2010 across 10 platforms, with PC seeing 1,093 releases. December was the busiest month, with 555 releases. Red Dead Redemption was the most popular release of the year.

Which days had the most releases?

October 26 was the busiest single day of 2010 with 60 releases.

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60 releases

October 26

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56 releases

February 25

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49 releases

December 16

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47 releases

November 26

Which month had the most releases?

The busiest release month of 2010 was December, totaling 555 titles.

How did each season compare?

Q4 was the busiest quarter of 2010 with 1,494 releases.

Q1 (Jan–Mar)

1,069 releases
Mass Effect 2

Most popular release in Q1

Mass Effect 2

Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.

Q3 (Jul–Sep)

1,169 releases
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

Most popular release in Q3

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty is a science fiction real-time strategy game and the sequel to the original StarCraft. Set four years after the events of Brood War, the game revolves around three species: the Terrans, the Zerg, and the Protoss. The single-player campaign focuses on the Terrans, following Jim Raynor as he leads an insurgent group against the autocratic Terran Dominion. The campaign is non-linear, with players taking missions for money and using those funds to buy additional units and upgrades between missions aboard the battlecruiser Hyperion. The game features competitive multiplayer with a matchmaking ladder system, a map editor for user-created content, and support for three playable races with distinct units and abilities. Wings of Liberty has been free-to-play since November 2017 and was followed by two expansion packs: Heart of the Swarm, focusing on the Zerg, and Legacy of the Void, focusing on the Protoss.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC received 1,093 new titles in 2010, holding the most releases. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 673 new titles.

PC1,093 releases
PlayStation 3673 releases
PlayStation Portable611 releases
Wii568 releases
iOS551 releases
Nintendo DS456 releases
Web browser394 releases
Xbox 360390 releases
Nintendo DSi284 releases
Mac211 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in 2010 with 979 titles. Puzzle followed closely with 746.

Adventure979
Puzzle746
Simulator519
Shooter469
Role-playing460
Strategy434
Arcade414
Indie400
Platform397
Sport337
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