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)