Raptr 2012 Statistics

Raptr has released it’s list of the most-played video games of 2012. According to the list, the following games topped the chart based on average playtime, average session length and total playtime share.

• Most Played New Game – Borderlands 2

• Most Played Game (Released Anytime) – Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

• Biggest Boost from User-Generated Content – Portal 2

• Most Played Long-Awaited Sequel – Borderlands 2

• No Bathroom Break – Borderlands 2

• Most Played XBLA Game – Minecraft (Xbox 360 Edition)

• Most Played New IP – Dragon's Dogma

• Most Successful Paid to Free-to-Play Game – Star Wars: The Old Republic

It is also worth noting that Modern Warfare 3’s position is especially impressive since it was released in 2011 but still managed to beat many of the 2012 games. Their report adds that Borderlands 2 saw 200% more playtime than Diablo III in its first month of release, and that Portal 2 “saw a 446% increase in daily playtime after releasing mod tools that allowed users to create their own levels.” Star Wars: The Old Republic saw a 136% increase in activity after its recent transition to free-to-play.

Raptr provides this information yearly based on it’s tracked userbase, which is reported to be more than 15 million. The company used a ‘proproetary formula’ based on key statistics that help to determine the winners. To create equal footings the comparison looks at time frame specifics, which are typically defined as the first month after release. Wii and Playstation 3 games were not included due to a problem with data capturing restrictions.

You can read the full report on Raptr’s official site and while your there you may as well sign up.