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Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year DealsPlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. In Asia, '007 First Light' led the PS5 charts, while 'NTE: Neverness to Everness' topped the Free to Play charts.- On SaleHyperstrange is holding a publisher sale on Steam, offering significant discounts on several titles. Players can save 50% on The Last Starship and DON'T SCREAM TOGETHER, and 75% on Gang Beasts.
PlayStation Store: May 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed the top downloaded games for May 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. "007 First Light" led the charts in both US/Canada and EU for PS5, while "I Am Cat" dominated the PS VR2 charts. The lists also feature popular titles like "Grand Theft Auto V," "Minecraft," and various free-to-play games such as "Fortnite" and "Roblox."- EdCorp - A New Publisher and Developer with Fair, Dev-Focused Terms Arrives!Former Coatsink founders Eddie, Tom, Paul, and Simon have launched EdCorp, a new developer and publisher focused on supporting independent game creators with fair terms. EdCorp will fund, market, and develop original and licensed projects for PC and consoles, offering up to a 75% revenue share for developers. Their first signed title is the post-apocalyptic exploration sim GARBAGE COUNTRY from developer Thomas van den Berg.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsSony has released the top downloaded games for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 in Southeast Asia for April 2026. Pragmata led the PS5 charts in Asia, while Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes and NTE: Neverness to Everness debuted on the PS VR2 and free-to-play charts respectively.- PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
PS5 Port of 2017 PS4 Action Game Possibly LeakedA PlayStation 5 port for the 2017 PlayStation 4 game Gang Beasts may be in development, as indicated by a recent ESRB rating. Developed by Boneloaf and originally published by Double Fine, Gang Beasts is a multiplayer party game known for its slapstick combat. It is currently playable on PS5 via backwards compatibility, and a native port could potentially offer a free upgrade to existing owners.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted titles available for purchase.
FROM EX FALL GUYS & GANG BEASTS DEVS… TASK TIME OUT NOWWired Productions and ReadGraves have surprise-launched Task Time, a party game inspired by shows like Takeshi's Castle. Available now on PC via Steam, the game is free to play for the first 48 hours, featuring up to eight players in chaotic, physics-based challenges. Developed by some of the minds behind Fall Guys and Gang Beasts, Task Time will cost $4.95 after the promotional period.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Enter and Exit the Gungeon, Untitled Goose Game, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Enter the Gungeon, Exit the Gungeon, and Untitled Goose Game. The sale includes a wide variety of titles, with discounts on many popular and indie games.
Epic Games' weekly freebie is a brand new game, and it'll have you clobbering your pals in styleEpic Games is offering the new party game Prop Sumo for free on the Epic Games Store until April 16. Players control various objects, such as punching bags and anvils, in a fighting game reminiscent of Super Smash Bros. The game features 40 playable props and nine maps, with items like frost rays and magnetizing mines available to gain an advantage.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsPlayStation has revealed the top downloaded games for March 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US and Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the charts in Asia. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.- PlayStation Store: March 2026’s top downloadsThe PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for March 2026 across PS5, PS4, and PS VR2. MLB The Show 26 led in the US/Canada, while Crimson Desert topped the EU charts. The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin dominated the free-to-play category.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: Star Wars Zero CompanyPC Gamer's latest issue features an exclusive preview of Star Wars Zero Company, a new XCOM-style turn-based tactics game from developer Bit Reactor. The magazine also includes reviews for Resident Evil Requiem and other titles, a feature on PC gaming's best pubs, and previews for Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy.
Trust Nobody: Task Time’s Final Public Playtest Begins March 17The final public playtest for the chaotic physics-driven party game Task Time, developed by ReadGraves and published by Wired Productions, has begun on Steam. This test introduces new tasks and features for up to eight players across six rounds before the game's launch in Spring 2026. Task Time is coming to PC, with wishlists available on Steam and Epic Games Store.
Larry Hryb joins Commodore International Corporation as community development consultantA Newzoo report indicates a significant lack of overlap between players of Roblox and Minecraft and those who play traditional AAA titles like Assassin's Creed: Shadows. These younger players are more likely to engage with live service games such as Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V, or games that resemble Roblox experiences. This trend raises questions about the future evolution of the gaming audience and the market for AAA games.
Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video gamesA Newzoo report indicates that players of Roblox and Minecraft have significantly less overlap with traditional AAA game audiences compared to live service titles like Fortnite and Grand Theft Auto V. This trend is attributed to a shift away from graphical fidelity as a primary driver of popularity and the younger demographic's preference for free-to-play models. The analysis questions whether these players will transition to AAA games as they age or continue to favor sandbox and live service experiences.
The Loneliness of FriendslopThe article discusses the 'friendslop' genre of low-budget multiplayer games, exploring how they can paradoxically create feelings of loneliness despite their social focus. While games like Lethal Company and PEAK effectively use mechanics like proximity chat to enhance gameplay and emergent moments, YapYap is criticized for lacking engaging cooperative mechanics, making the inherent loneliness of the genre feel unrewarding. The author suggests that successful friendslop games leverage environmental design and player interaction, whether cooperative or competitive, to turn isolation into a meaningful part of the experience.
Roblox And Minecraft Players Don't Really Care About "Traditionally Good" AAA Games, Study FindsA study by data firm NewZoo suggests that players of Roblox and Minecraft are less interested in traditional AAA games with high-fidelity graphics. These players are more likely to engage with popular live-service titles like Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Call of Duty, indicating a shift in player preferences away from graphical realism.