Among Us
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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on topRhythm Heaven Groove has topped the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, overtaking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Moonlight Peaks also debuted on the charts following pre-load availability. The article lists the top 30 games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continuesNintendo's Summer Sale continues for another week, featuring discounts on first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. Various digital deals are also available across PlayStation and Xbox platforms, including PlayStation Plus member exclusives and Xbox Game Pass discounts.
Best Android Party Games – UpdatedThis guide highlights the best Android party games for group fun, ranging from social deduction titles like Among Us and Goose Goose Duck to cooperative bomb defusal in Keep Talking And Nobody Explodes. It also features card games like Evil Apples and Exploding Kittens, VR-assisted experiences like Acron: Attack Of The Squirrels, and digital board games such as Codenames and The Jackbox Party Pack.
The latest indie mega-sensation is Meccha Chameleon, an artsy hide-and-seek game, which has sold an astronomical amount in only two weeksThe indie hide-and-seek game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over 7 million copies sold in less than two weeks since its release. The game, developed by solo developer Lemelion, features players disguising themselves with paint tools and has gained popularity through word-of-mouth and influencers. A Japan-themed map is set to be added soon, and the game's low price point of £5.29 is highlighted as a contrast to rising triple-A game costs.
Among Us Animated Pilot Shows a Capitalist NightmareThe animated pilot for Among Us, helmed by Owen Dennis of Infinity Train, offers a sharp critique of capitalism by portraying a corporation that treats employees as expendable resources. The show successfully translates the game's core mechanics into a compelling murder mystery narrative that highlights systemic distrust rather than interpersonal betrayal.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiarThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.- Among Us celebrates eight years with cosmicubes, an in-game party hat, and a demo for its new single-player gameAmong Us is celebrating its eight-year anniversary with in-game rewards and announcements from developer Innersloth. Players can receive a free party hat cosmetic by logging in before July 15th, inspired by the character from the new single-player game, Among Us Story: On Guard, which also has a free demo available. Additional cosmicubes themed around the animated series and outer space are also being offered, with more updates planned.
Study Measures Heart Rate Across 16 Games to Find the Most Stressful — Dark Souls Almost Wins, but Mario KartA study by BonusFinder US monitored the heart rates of 14 gamers across 16 titles to determine which games induce the most physiological stress. Mario Kart ranked highest for average heart rate increase over a 30-minute session, while Dark Souls III produced the most extreme peak heart rate spike during a boss fight. Conversely, games like Animal Crossing and The Sims were found to lower heart rates below resting levels.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
Unrailed 2: Back on Track launch trailer – couch co-op railroad builder follow-up on Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchIndoor Astronaut has released a launch trailer for Unrailed 2: Back on Track, the sequel to their popular couch co-op railroad builder. The game is now officially out of Early Access and available on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The sequel expands on the original's formula with new biomes, modes, and features, including a new boss and crossover skins.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet FestThis weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
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.- FULL STEAM AHEAD! UNRAILED 2: BACK ON TRACK IS AVAILABLE today Unrailed 2: Back on Track, the sequel to the popular couch co-op railroad builder, has launched today on Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Developed by Indoor Astronaut, the game expands on the original's chaotic teamwork formula with new biomes, game modes, and cosmetic skins, including crossovers with Among Us, Cat Quest III, and Tchia.
Evening Reading - June 10, 2026This edition of Evening Reading covers various gaming news, including updates on Among Us Story: On Guard, Alien: Isolation 2, Pokemon Pokopia, Halo: Campaign Evolved, and Saw: Genesis. It also mentions Steam discontinuing physical gift cards, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma's statement on restructuring, and new game announcements for Minecraft Dungeons 2 and Resident Evil Veronica. Additionally, it highlights Bradley the Badger being published by Focus Entertainment, Geoff Keighley and Hideo Kojima reuniting at Summer Game Fest, and Floyd Norman receiving an honorary Oscar.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest weekSummer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and ExplainedSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
Among Us cast and creator says you don't have to be a fan of the game to enjoy the show, but there are Easter eggs…The creator of the new animated TV series based on Among Us, Owen Dennis, states that the show is designed to be enjoyable for those unfamiliar with the game, while still including Easter eggs for fans. Several voice actors, including Kimiko Glenn and Elijah Wood, have never played the game themselves but praise its smart and funny writing. The series aims to stand on its own merits, drawing inspiration from sci-fi classics like The Thing and Alien.
Paralives is unpacking a collab with Aussie game UnpackingThe life simulation game Paralives is collaborating with the Aussie-made game Unpacking in a free update. This update will add iconic items from Unpacking, such as stuffed toys and posters, as decorative objects for players' homes. This marks another collaboration for Paralives, which has previously partnered with games like Among Us and Boyfriend Dungeon.
Among Us Story: On Guard announced for Nintendo Switch 2, SwitchInnersloth has announced Among Us Story: On Guard, a narrative-focused game expanding on the Among Us universe with more lore and a single-player focus. The game is confirmed for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Details reveal a security simulation where players act as a Guard tasked with identifying Impostors among the Crewmates.
Among Us Tiba-tiba Langsung Rilis 10 Episode Serial AnimasiThe popular social deduction game Among Us has surprise-released all 10 episodes of its animated series on Paramount+. The series, created by Owen Dennis and produced by CBS Studios and Innersloth, follows a group of eccentric spaceship crew members tasked with transporting scrap across the galaxy while identifying a killer Impostor among them. The voice cast includes Yvette Nicole Brown, Liv Hewson, and Elijah Wood.