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Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Why Summer Break Is Still the Best Time to Discover New Games
Summer break provides players with more free time, leading to increased experimentation with new and hidden games, a trend amplified by subscription services like Xbox Game Pass PC and digital marketplaces. This period also sees friend groups playing together more consistently and live-service games releasing seasonal events, fostering a dynamic environment for game discovery and creating memorable gaming experiences beyond major AAA releases.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article discusses the increasing trend of crossovers and collaborations in video games, using Fortnite as an example of a title that frequently integrates characters and elements from other media. It also touches upon the broader use of game engines for purposes beyond traditional video game development.
How to Rift using Zero Point Shards in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to complete the Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 quest that requires players to Rift using Zero Point Shards twice in the same match. It details the locations of the four Zero Point Shards scattered across the map and instructs players to interact with one twice to activate the rift and analyze the Dark Harvester Rift for The Visitor.
How to get Groundmech Droid in Fortnite Star Wars Droid Tycoon
This guide explains how to acquire the Groundmech Droid within Fortnite's Star Wars Droid Tycoon mode. While its appearance is random, players can increase their chances by completing daily missions, rebirthing frequently, and joining matches with high-level players. The Groundmech Droid is crucial for progression and rebirths in the mode.
(For Southeast Asia) PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
Sony 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.
Mixtape Video Review - Please Don't Skip This Musical Coming-Of-Age Story
Mixtape is a musical coming-of-age story that is highly recommended and should not be skipped. The article also briefly mentions other game-related content, including Lego Batman, Subnautica 2, and Fortnite.
With a peak player count of 14.2 million, 99 Nights in the Forest has an audience other multiplayer games would kill for: 'To find these behemoth playerbases you need to be on a platform like Roblox'
The Roblox survival-crafting game 99 Nights in the Forest achieved a peak of 14.2 million concurrent players, a figure that surpasses combined hours spent on platforms like Steam and PlayStation. Developers at Grandma's Favourite Games highlight Roblox's massive, engaged audience as key to achieving such player counts. Despite a recent break from weekly updates, the game remains highly popular, indicating a substantial and dedicated player base.
New study confirms what your backlog already knew about $70 games
A recent study indicates that a significant majority of committed gamers, across Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, are no longer purchasing games at full price. This trend aligns with the popularity of free-to-play titles and the high cost of premium games, leading many to wait for sales or avoid full-price purchases altogether.
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
The 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.
Fortnite Is Adding These Iconic TV Show Moms
Epic Games is adding iconic TV show mothers Lois Griffin from Family Guy, Peggy Hill from King of the Hill, and Linda Belcher from Bob's Burgers to Fortnite on May 8. Each character will be available as a bundle with unique in-game items. This follows previous additions of characters from these shows and recent Star Wars content.
How to catch items from Golden Fishing Spots to reduce Fishstick’s supply in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2
This guide explains how to complete a quest in Fortnite Chapter 7, Season 2 that requires players to catch items from Golden Fishing Spots to reduce Fishstick's supply. Golden Fishing Spots can spawn in any fishable water, with Squibbly Shores being a particularly good location. Players need to catch a total of three items from these spots to complete the objective.
How to use the Rebirth Station to Rebirth in Fortnite Star Wars Droid Tycoon
This guide explains how to use the Rebirth Station in Fortnite's Star Wars Droid Tycoon mode to complete a key mission for free Star Wars prizes. Rebirthing provides permanent gameplay bonuses at the cost of current Credits, and the article details the requirements and process for the first Rebirth, including unlocking the station and gathering necessary Credits and Droids.
Disney CEO On Why Gaming Could Be The Company's Next Big Growth-Driver
The Walt Disney Company sees gaming as a significant future growth area, despite it not yet delivering substantial revenue. CEO Josh D'Amaro highlighted the company's $1.5 billion investment in Epic Games and the success of collaborations like The Simpsons x Fortnite event as key to engaging younger audiences and driving their flywheel strategy. Disney Games executive Sean Shoptaw emphasized the importance of interactive platforms for storytelling and deepening fan engagement.
Game and Mod Development
Epic Games and Disney have launched a new set of tools enabling creators to build Star Wars games within Fortnite. This initiative represents the largest intellectual property toolset to date, facilitating user-generated content creation.
Gaming Without Boundaries: Where Console and Casino Worlds Overlap
The lines between console and casino gaming are blurring as both industries adopt elements from each other. Online casinos are incorporating console-like mission structures and skill-based mechanics, while console gaming continues to leverage VR immersion and leveling systems. This convergence aims to create more engaging experiences for players across both domains.
Epic and Disney launch largest IP toolset to date, allowing devs to create Star Wars games in Fortnite
Epic Games and The Walt Disney Company have launched a comprehensive Star Wars toolset for Fortnite, enabling creators to build their own Star Wars-themed games within the platform. The tools include characters, vehicles, and gameplay features, with new lightsaber and force power customization options available in Unreal Editor for Fortnite. Developers must adhere to brand guidelines and share engagement payouts with Disney to publish their creations.
How to claim Capture Points in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Siege
This guide explains how to claim Capture Points in the Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Siege mode. Players must stand within a Capture Point's boundary and defend it until it turns their team's color, ensuring they are the one to secure the capture for mission progress. Strategies include heading to the closest point at the start of a round or capturing abandoned enemy points, with options to upgrade to powerful characters like Force Users for easier solo captures.
All Fortnite Star Wars Unleash the Force quests and rewards
Fortnite is celebrating Star Wars with a limited-time "Unleash the Force" event featuring four distinct quest series: Star Wars: Islands, Star Wars: Galactic Siege, Star Wars: Escape Vader, and Star Wars: Droid Tycoon. Players can earn five unique Star Wars-themed rewards by completing a total of 15 quests across these different game modes.
How Online Pokies Quietly Borrowed Their Playbook From Video Games
Online pokies have increasingly adopted production values, design language, and progression mechanics from mainstream video games, a trend particularly evident in Australia due to high console ownership and gambling rates. This convergence includes cinematic intros, named characters, achievement systems, and procedural generation, blurring the lines between gambling and gaming. Regulators are examining this overlap, especially concerning mechanics like loot boxes in video games that share similarities with slot machine engagement.
