FIFA 22 has been named the global fan favourite gaming title on Twitter – beating Fortnite and Animal Crossing to the top spot – according to a new gaming study.
Green Gaming analyses games console power usage, along with player counts, platform compatibility and completion times behind some of the most popular games, to reveal which titles and devices have resulted in the highest carbon footprint over the last year.
The study also looks to name the most-loved games amongst online fans, determined via a Twitter Sentiment analysis, which pulls together all Tweets referencing popular consoles and games over the last year, and assigns a positivity/negativity score to each.
The study revealed that the latest release of the simulation footballing franchise – which landed in October 2021 – has seen the highest influx of positive reception from fans online compared to any other games – including Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty: Warzone.
The latest rendition of the universally loved game is a hotly-contested one, with reviews varying between excellent, praising the improvement on FIFA 21, and bad, criticising elements like the player interaction feature – but this year’s league is a hit with fans.
Runner up fan favourite gaming title over the last year is multiplayer role-playing game Final Fantasy XIV, which has also seen plenty of support from fans on Twitter. Originally released in 2010, the fourth expansion pack is reportedly the ‘most satisfying end of a chronicle’.
Final Fantasy XIV is followed by Forza Horizons 5, the racing video game backdropped to breathtaking Mexican landscapes. Available to play on the most recent Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One and as well as PC devices, this edition is a hit amongst fans.
Fans were the least impressed with the video game Halo Infinite, released just in November 2021 – perhaps players are still making their mind up on the sixth edition in the Halo series.
When it comes to which games consoles are the most popular amongst gamers, the Twitter Sentiment analysis revealed the Xbox Series X – released in November 2020 – saw the highest influx of positive tweets.
The least popular console received online was the PlayStation 4, which saw the least support from fans – perhaps due to freezing and loading problems reported by some gamers.
As well as looking at their popularity, Green Gaming also looks into the carbon footprint of popular consoles and games to encourage more sustainable habits amongst gamers – looking at the likes of Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo.
Based on console power outputs, the most polluting consoles were revealed to be the PlayStation 3, followed by the Xbox 360 and then PlayStation 5.
Rogier Beerends, Creative Director at MobileWins, commented on the study, saying:
“It’s interesting to delve into how the gaming habits of players impacts the world around them, particularly when it comes to average completion times, game popularity and console efficiency.
“Although it’s unlikely anyone will alter their playing habits as a result of the findings, it does prompt us to consider the impact of our online consumption on the environment, and – in turn – encourage us to take steps to lower our annual carbon footprint where we can.”
To see the full results from the Green Gaming study, please visit https://www.mobilewins.co.uk/green-gaming-carbon-footprint-of-consoles/
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