Games Released in November 2012

613 new games released in November 2012, with PC (Microsoft Windows) being the most active platform. November 30 was the busiest day, with 67 new releases.

Top Platform

PC (Microsoft Windows)

New Releases

613

Busiest Day

November 30

Mass Effect Trilogy

What was the most popular game of November 2012?

Mass Effect Trilogy

Experience all three award winning Mass Effect titles at an amazing value with the Mass Effect Trilogy. As Commander Shepard, rise to become the galaxy’s most elite soldier and lead an all-out war to stop an ancient and ruthless enemy: the Reapers. With over 75 hours of content and more than 300 awards, one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises is available for the first time in a premium foiled box set. Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. Assemble and lead your team aboard the SSV Normandy, the most advanced ship in the galaxy, and travel to distant and unexplored star systems. On your journey, meet a cast of intriguing characters each with their own story to tell. Wield devastating weapons and customize them with upgrades to create new and devastating attacks. All the thrilling action and your decisions culminate into a heroic battle against the greatest threat ever known. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands—how will you chose to fight for it?

Which days had the most releases?

November 30 saw the most activity with 67 releases.

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67 releases

November 30

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50 releases

November 15

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43 releases

November 20

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42 releases

November 18

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Thu, Nov 1

37 releases

Fri, Nov 2

23 releases

Sat, Nov 3

5 releases

Sun, Nov 4

4 releases

Mon, Nov 5

16 releases

Tue, Nov 6

32 releases

Wed, Nov 7

20 releases

Thu, Nov 8

35 releases

Fri, Nov 9

30 releases

Sat, Nov 10

4 releases

Sun, Nov 11

12 releases

Mon, Nov 12

14 releases

Tue, Nov 13

36 releases

Wed, Nov 14

17 releases

Thu, Nov 15

50 releases

Fri, Nov 16

17 releases

Sat, Nov 17

6 releases

Sun, Nov 18

42 releases

Mon, Nov 19

24 releases

Tue, Nov 20

43 releases

Wed, Nov 21

28 releases

Thu, Nov 22

36 releases

Fri, Nov 23

19 releases

Sat, Nov 24

6 releases

Sun, Nov 25

11 releases

Mon, Nov 26

6 releases

Tue, Nov 27

23 releases

Wed, Nov 28

31 releases

Thu, Nov 29

42 releases

Fri, Nov 30

67 releases

How did each week compare?

The third week of November was the busiest with 210 releases.

Week 1 (November 1–7)

137 releases
Mass Effect Trilogy

Most popular release in Week 1

Mass Effect Trilogy

Experience all three award winning Mass Effect titles at an amazing value with the Mass Effect Trilogy. As Commander Shepard, rise to become the galaxy’s most elite soldier and lead an all-out war to stop an ancient and ruthless enemy: the Reapers. With over 75 hours of content and more than 300 awards, one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises is available for the first time in a premium foiled box set. Heart-pounding action meets gripping interactive storytelling where you decide how your unique story unfolds. Assemble and lead your team aboard the SSV Normandy, the most advanced ship in the galaxy, and travel to distant and unexplored star systems. On your journey, meet a cast of intriguing characters each with their own story to tell. Wield devastating weapons and customize them with upgrades to create new and devastating attacks. All the thrilling action and your decisions culminate into a heroic battle against the greatest threat ever known. The fate of the galaxy lies in your hands—how will you chose to fight for it?

Week 5 (November 29–30)

109 releases
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Most popular release in Week 5

Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney

Join forces with expert investigator Professor Layton and ace attorney Phoenix Wright in this unbelievable crossover adventure! Find out what new twists they bring to the courtroom as they solve puzzles and debunk witnesses’ lies. Cross-examine multiple witnesses at the same time to uncover the mysteries of the magical city of Labyrinthia. In a medieval town where the people live in fear of witchcraft and those who wield it, Professor Layton and Phoenix Wright, along with their assistants Luke and Maya, join forces to face a perilous journey filled with harrowing mysteries that cannot be solved with mere logic. Investigate the city of Labyrinthia and gather information from its townspeople by solving puzzles, then prove your client’s innocence in court. In new group cross-examinations, you’ll pit one witness’ testimony against another’s to get the story straight, then literally rewrite history alongside the greatest puzzle-solving duo Labyrinthia has ever known.

Which platforms saw the most releases?

PC (Microsoft Windows) received 189 new titles in November 2012. The runner up was PlayStation 3 with 131 new titles.

PC (Microsoft Windows)189 releases
PlayStation 3131 releases
iOS112 releases
Xbox 36089 releases
Wii U87 releases
Nintendo 3DS84 releases
Android74 releases
Mac46 releases
Wii34 releases
PlayStation Vita31 releases

What genres were most popular?

Adventure was the dominant genre in November 2012 with 174 titles. Shooter followed closely with 92.

Adventure174
Shooter92
Puzzle91
Arcade81
Simulator78
Strategy71
Platform69
Indie65
Role-playing61
Sport44
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