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Canada game sales surging, Top 10 titles revealed

March 17, 7:50 AMLA Gaming News ExaminerErik Johnson
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Canadian retail gaming sales grew nearly 33% between 2007 and 2008, and continue to rise despite the current economic climate.  The gaming industry generated $2.1 billion in sales, representing a $500 M increase over 2007’s $1.6 billion.

Additionally, Canada's top 10 video game titles have been revealed:

Canada's Annual 2008 Top 10 Video Game Titles, Ranked By Units Sold

1. Mario Kart w/ Wheel (Wii)

2. Wii Fit w/ Balance Board (Wii)

3. Wii Play w/ Remote (Wii)

4. Super Smash Bros: Brawl (Wii)

5. Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360)

6. Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)

7. Call of Duty: World at War (Xbox 360)

8. Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day (DS)

9. NHL 09 (Xbox 360)

10. Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)

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