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Weekend Console Download Deals for July 3: Nintendo Summer Sale continues
Nintendo'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.
The Video Game History Foundation calls on the ESA to offer "meaningful solutions" for preserving digital-only games
The Video Game History Foundation, through its director Frank Cifaldi, is urging the Entertainment Software Association to develop meaningful solutions for preserving digital-only games. Cifaldi highlights that physical media is becoming obsolete and even digital patches render physical copies unrepresentative of the final product, calling for legal frameworks to aid archives and museums in preservation efforts.
The Best Xbox And Game Pass Games Of 2026 So Far – The Must-Plays From January To June
The first half of 2026 has been a strong period for Xbox and Game Pass, featuring a diverse range of critically acclaimed titles. Highlights include the horror game REANIMAL, the reinvented Resident Evil Requiem, the unique word-based roguelike Beyond Words, and the highly anticipated Hades II. Other standout releases include TerraTech Legion, Dungeon Clawler, Forza Horizon 6, and the new James Bond title 007 First Light, many of which launched day one on Game Pass.
What we've been playing - "I can feel tears starting to prickle my eyes"
Several Eurogamer staff members reflect on their recent gaming experiences and bid farewell to colleague Victoria. Victoria shares her four-year journey as a news reporter for Eurogamer, highlighting memorable experiences and expressing gratitude to colleagues and readers. Connor discusses playing Guild Wars Reforged on mobile, Sherif details his struggles with the Valor Mortis demo, and Bertie admits to being rusty with Hades 2.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
5 of last year's best Nintendo Switch 2 games are on sale now, but you'll have to grab them today
Several top Nintendo Switch 2 games from 2025, including Hollow Knight Silksong and Hades 2, are currently on sale during Amazon Prime Day. However, major first-party titles from Nintendo, such as Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, are unlikely to see discounts. The deals are only available until the end of the day.
Nintendo announces 2026 Summer Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, here’s the full list of deals
Nintendo has launched its 2026 Summer Sale, offering discounts on numerous titles for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The sale includes first-party games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Fire Emblem titles, as well as third-party games and DLC. The sale runs until July 8th.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale live, here are the big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sales – Metroid Prime 4, Hades 2, Resident Evil, more
Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale features significant discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2, and Resident Evil Requiem. The sale requires an Amazon Prime membership, and some deals are time-limited.
God of War Laufey proves women are still gaining ground in gaming, and I'm thrilled Kratos is sitting this one out
The upcoming God of War game, God of War Laufey, will feature Kratos' late wife, Laufey, as the protagonist, a significant shift that challenges traditional gender roles in gaming. Despite some backlash, the article argues that featuring female leads like Laufey, Ellie, and Lara Croft is a positive and growing trend in the industry, with players increasingly embracing diverse stories.
Feature: The 10 Best PS5 Games of 2026 So Far
Push Square has compiled a list of the top 10 PlayStation 5 games released in the first half of 2026, based on reader votes. Resident Evil Requiem secured the top spot, followed by 007 First Light and Capcom's new IP, Pragmata. The list highlights the strong performance of Capcom and IO Interactive titles on the platform.
Clockfall Early Access Review – A time-twisting fascination
Clockfall offers a unique roguelite experience by making time itself the core mechanic, allowing players to rewind up to three minutes to attempt to save their village. Unlike typical roguelites, the game's levels and enemies remain static, emphasizing player progression and mastery of combat through meta-upgrades and in-run buffs. The combat is described as slick and simple, fitting the game's design, which encourages speedrunning and perfecting runs.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 14, 2026 – Xenoblade makes a run at Pokemon Pokopia
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 14, 2026, show Xenoblade Chronicles making a strong showing, with its upgrade pack at second place and the full game at sixth. Pokemon Pokopia remains at the top spot. New entries in the top ten include The Adventures of Elliot and Rise of the Tomb Raider.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant run
The 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.
Ben Starr Auditioned For James Bond In First Light, But He’s “So F**king Happy” He Didn’t Get it
Actor Ben Starr, known for his roles in Final Fantasy XVI and Hades 2, revealed he auditioned for the role of James Bond in 007: First Light but was ultimately happy he didn't get it. He praised Patrick Gibson, who secured the role, and admitted he "kind of crumbled under the pressure" during his audition. Starr also mentioned his upcoming project in the strategy game Stronghold 4.
New Hades 2 hotfix prevents some boons from being more useful than they were supposed to be and stops Artemis from…
Supergiant Games has released a new hotfix for Hades 2 on PC, addressing several bugs that affected boon effectiveness and character behavior. The update corrects issues with Hermes' Tall Order and Medea's Suffering on Sight boons, and also fixes Artemis' misplaced singing location and problems with Dire Auto-Seekers. This hotfix follows a previous one that introduced unintended issues with command inputs.
Hades II Is Getting Another Update Soon, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Supergiant Games is preparing another update for Hades II, following the recent "Hotfix 4 Patch". This update includes several fixes for gameplay issues and will be coming to console versions at a later date. The developer has already released multiple patches since the game's launch.
Hades 2 hotfix 4 update announced, patch notes
Supergiant Games has announced an upcoming hotfix update for Hades 2, focusing on bug fixes rather than new content. The update, available soon for Nintendo Switch, addresses issues such as incorrect damage application, bonus provision errors, and visual glitches. This follows previous significant patches that introduced new gameplay elements.
Steam Deck Battery: 5 Games Last a Flight (2026) | TAG
This guide details the real-world battery life of the Steam Deck, both OG and OLED models, highlighting five games that can last a 5-hour flight: Stardew Valley, Balatro, Slay the Spire 2, Vampire Survivors, and Hades II. It also lists games that drain the battery quickly, such as Cyberpunk 2077 and Elden Ring, and provides tips on extending battery life through settings adjustments and the use of power banks.
South of Midnight wins big at the 2026 Gayming Awards
Compulsion Games' South of Midnight won Game of the Year at the 2026 Gayming Awards, an event celebrating LGBTQ+ themes and creators in gaming. Other notable winners included Date Everything! for Best LGBTQ+ Indie Game and Team Liquid for LGBTQ+ Contribution to Esports. The ceremony, hosted by Erika Ishii, also highlighted the importance of queer representation in the industry.
8 Switch 2 Launch Games for Weekend Gamers (2026) | TAG
This guide recommends eight games for the Nintendo Switch 2 that are suitable for players with limited weekend gaming time. It highlights titles like Mario Kart World, Balatro, and Hades II for their short session-friendliness and suggests avoiding live-service games. The article also provides advice on budgeting and managing a game library for weekend-only players.