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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 23: Halloween
Major console makers are offering Halloween-themed sales with discounts on various games across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The sales feature a mix of scary titles and other popular games, with some first-time discounts available.
EA Sports is working on a new 'open-world' football experience codenamed 'Project Gridiron'
EA Sports is developing a new American football experience codenamed "Project Gridiron." This project is described as a "social-first, open-world experience" and appears to be separate from the existing Madden NFL and EA Sports College Football franchises.
EA Sports Confirms It's Developing an Open-World Football Game
EA Sports has confirmed it is developing a new open-world football game. This new title appears to be distinct from the existing Madden NFL and EA Sports College Football franchises.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 16: PlayStation Player's Choice second chance
This weekend's digital sales include a second chance for the PlayStation Player's Choice sale, featuring discounts on numerous titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also get select games for free, while Xbox Game Pass subscribers have access to further deals.
EA Sports College Football Series Might Get Canceled in Five Years – Rumor
The future of the EA Sports College Football series is reportedly uncertain, with sources suggesting new entries may not appear after the next five years due to declining sales and high development and licensing costs. Despite a strong launch for EA Sports College Football 25, subsequent titles have not matched its success, and attempts at microtransactions like 'Ultimate Team' have underperformed, leading to concerns about EA's commitment to the franchise.
EA Sports' College Football Devs Reportedly Fear the Franchise Could Disappear by 2030
Developers working on EA Sports' College Football franchise are reportedly concerned that the series may be discontinued before 2030. This fear stems from ongoing uncertainties surrounding the future of the game.
Go All in on All-Out Warfare in Battlefield 6 with EA Play
Electronic Arts is promoting its EA Play subscription service, highlighting benefits for games like Battlefield 6, Apex Legends, Madden NFL 27, NHL 27, and College Football 27. Subscribers gain unlimited access to a catalog of titles, seasonal rewards, and discounts on EA digital purchases, with specific content available through various tiers like Game Pass Ultimate.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 9: The Triple-I Initiative Showcase
This article rounds up various PC game deals available over the weekend, including discounts on Steam, Humble Store, and other digital storefronts. It highlights free games, bundle offers, and specific title sales, with a focus on titles featured in the recent Triple-I Initiative Showcase.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Oct. 9: PlayStation Player's Choice sale
This weekend's console deals include PlayStation's Player's Choice sale featuring titles like Saros and Marathon, Xbox Game Pass deals with Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and Nintendo Switch discounts on indie games from the Triple-I Initiative Showcase. PlayStation Plus members can also claim F1 25, Hunt: Showdown 1896, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 for free.
Marvel's Wolverine physical sales show why Sony are wrong to abandon discs
Physical sales of Marvel's Wolverine, particularly in Europe where 51% of copies were boxed, demonstrate a continued demand for physical media that contradicts Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to abandon discs. While overall spending on new physical software has seen growth, this is largely driven by game-key cards on Nintendo Switch, not traditional discs.
NBA 2K27 tops US August charts, becomes third-best selling game of 2026 | US Monthly Charts
NBA 2K27 topped the US sales charts for August 2026, becoming the third-best-selling game of the year according to Circana data. New releases like Madden NFL 27 and Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls also performed well. Overall consumer spending on video games in the US fell 9% in August, with hardware unit sales reaching their lowest point since 2013, though PlayStation 5 hardware sales saw a 17% increase.
EA Sports FC 27 Has Made Over $714 Million, Sold Almost 8 Million Copies – Rumor
A report from Alinea Analytics suggests EA Sports FC 27 has generated over $714 million from nearly 8 million copies sold, surpassing other sports titles like NBA 2K27 and EA Sports College Football 27. The game has seen significant revenue from PlayStation players, with a notable portion of sales occurring during its early access period.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
EA Used AI To Clone John Buccigross’ Voice In NHL 27
Electronic Arts used generative AI to simulate ESPN personality John Buccigross's voice in NHL 27, a fact that was not disclosed prior to launch. While Buccigross found the AI-generated lines to be "pretty good" and expressed enthusiasm for potential work-saving benefits, he noted instances where human correction was needed due to inaccuracies. EA CEO Andrew Wilson is a strong proponent of AI in game development for increased efficiency.
Start Your EA SPORTS NHL 27 Season Now With EA Play
Electronic Arts is offering EA Play subscribers a 10-hour early access trial for EA SPORTS NHL 27, featuring the new Connected Franchise mode and an overhauled broadcast package. Members also receive a 10% discount on digital purchases and monthly in-game rewards for various EA titles.
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles including EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves. EA Sports College Football 27 and The Survivalists have specific availability windows, with The Survivalists requiring Xbox Game Pass membership, while The Lonesome Guild and Under The Waves are available as two-hour timed trials for all Xbox members.
US console sales hit new low in July as physical Xbox games plummet
US video game hardware sales in July reached $282 million, a 29% decrease from the previous year and the lowest July since 2020, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. This decline is attributed to rising console prices and a component crisis impacting the PC and mobile markets. Physical Xbox game sales also saw a significant drop, accounting for only 4% of total physical game sales for the month, suggesting a potential shift towards digital-only distribution for the platform.
US physical game sales drop to lowest monthly total since 1995 | US Monthly Charts
US physical game sales in July reached their lowest point since 1995, totaling $85 million. Hardware spending also saw a significant decline of 29% year-over-year, reaching $282 million, the lowest July total since 2020. Despite these drops, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 topped the charts, driven by its PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 port.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2026 – Splatoon Raiders debuts in the top 10
Circana has released the top-selling video games in the U.S. for July 2026, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 leading the monthly charts. New releases Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also secured spots in the top ten. The article also provides a list of the overall best-selling games for 2026 so far, with Resident Evil Requiem at the top.
