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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.
Hardware spending in the US was so low in July that it nearly matched the 2020 Pandemic days when everything was out of stock
US gaming hardware spending in July saw a significant 29 percent drop compared to last year, nearing 2020 pandemic levels due to high prices despite ample availability. Physical software sales also hit an all-time low since 1995, with PlayStation and Nintendo leading sales percentages. Only the gaming subscription category saw growth.
Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2 Port From 14 Years Ago Sold Better In July Than Any Other Game In US
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 were the best-selling games in the US in July, according to Circana's sales report. The Black Ops 2 port ranked first by dollar sales, while the Black Ops port came in fifth. These titles, released with minimal improvements, reportedly sold over 11 million copies combined, generating more than $430 million for Activision and Microsoft.
Give Master Chief a break – I want more Halo games like ODST and Reach
The author argues that while Halo's core FPS gameplay is legendary, its narrative potential, particularly seen in titles like Halo 3: ODST and Halo: Reach, has been underutilized in recent years. With the rebrand to Halo Studios and the release of Halo: Campaign Evolved, there's an opportunity to draw inspiration from these past successes and explore new storytelling avenues within the Halo universe, rather than solely focusing on Master Chief's main saga.
Snabbkollen: Realistiska eller tramsiga simulatorer?
This article discusses the appeal of both realistic and 'silly' simulator games, asking readers for their preferences. It also includes a roundup of recent gaming news, including leaks, release date announcements, and developer interviews.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered shoots to the top for Nintendo Switch 2 launch
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026, driven by its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Mario Kart World also performed strongly, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
Call Of Duty studio rumoured to help out with new Halo games
Rumors suggest Microsoft is considering having Activision assist with future Halo games, potentially including multiplayer development. Activision reportedly created a prototype for a new Halo multiplayer game, though it was abandoned. This follows speculation that Microsoft might place the Halo franchise under Activision's umbrella.
Steam Week in Review: Here are the 32 Steam games brave enough to release on GTA 6 day
Despite the massive launch of Grand Theft Auto 6, numerous other games are releasing on Steam on the same day, November 19. Titles like Lord of Undead, Parry Survivor, and Cute Country are among the 32 games scheduled for release, with Lord of Undead having the most pre-launch 'Follows' on Steam. The article also touches on top-grossing Steam games and notable chart movements for titles like Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Update With Bug Fixes, Stability Improvements Drops This Week
Halo Studios is releasing an update for Halo: Campaign Evolved this week on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, featuring bug fixes and stability improvements. Despite critical acclaim, the game has reportedly underperformed in sales, selling significantly less than Call of Duty titles released in the same period, with analysts suggesting PlayStation players favored nostalgia over the new release.
Halo Studios to Rely on Heavy Outsourcing on Future Projects – Rumor
A rumor suggests that Halo Studios will heavily rely on outsourcing for future game development, potentially collaborating with Activision and Sledgehammer Games. This follows reports of significant outsourcing for Halo: Campaign Evolved and a canceled multiplayer project. The article also touches on criticisms of Halo: Campaign Evolved by franchise co-creator Marcus Lehto.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Will Look Way Better Soon
Halo Studios is releasing a major patch for Halo: Campaign Evolved next week, which will add options to disable film grain and chromatic aberration, improve Jackal enemy staggering, and fix Sgt. Johnson progression blockers. The update also includes additional stability improvements across multiple platforms. Despite these improvements, the game has had a slow start, selling 1.2 million copies across all platforms.
Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch
Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to receive a significant patch next week, addressing issues with chromatic aberration, the magnified skull, and Sgt. Johnson's AI, alongside general stability improvements. Despite positive reviews, the game has underperformed in sales on PlayStation 5, with its predecessor's ports outselling it significantly. The article also touches on recent layoffs within the Xbox division and hints at a potential Halo 2 remake.
Halo Co-Creator Says Lack of PvP in Campaign Evolved is From “Lack of Oversight”, “Poor Planning”
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto criticized Halo: Campaign Evolved for its lack of split-screen PvP multiplayer, attributing it to "lack of oversight and poor planning." Lehto also expressed dissatisfaction with the game's art direction, particularly the depiction of Forerunner technology, stating it lacks the ancient and mysterious feel of the original. The remake, released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, reportedly sold around 1.2 million copies generating $67 million.
Halo co-creator says the remake's lack of PvP is a "misstep" resulting "from lack of oversight and…
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticized Halo: Campaign Evolved for its lack of PvP multiplayer, calling it a significant misstep due to poor planning and oversight. He believes this omission is a major drawback for fans of the original Halo: Combat Evolved and a key reason for the remake's underperformance compared to other recent releases.
The 'father of Master Chief' doesn't like the new Halo's new halos
Marcus Lehto, the art director for the original Halo: Combat Evolved, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the art style of the upcoming remake, Halo: Campaign Evolved. He criticizes the new halos for appearing too new and shiny, lacking the ancient, worn, and massive feel of the originals. Despite these gripes, Lehto acknowledges enjoying the game's upgrades in movement, cinematics, and visuals.
"The most offensive thing we see every time we boot up the game" Halo co-creator takes shots Campaign Evolved art direction
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticized the art direction of Halo: Campaign Evolved, specifically the main menu's depiction of the Halo ring. Lehto argues that the Forerunner technology should appear ancient and imposing, rather than shiny and new, stating it's the 'most offensive thing' upon booting the game. He also noted discrepancies with the lore regarding the ring's location in the galaxy.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Sold 1.2 Million Copies, Performed Worst on Steam – Rumor
Halo: Campaign Evolved has reportedly sold 1.2 million copies, generating an estimated $67 million in revenue, with Steam sales underperforming significantly compared to Xbox and PlayStation. This underperformance on Steam is attributed to the value proposition of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which includes multiple titles and competitive multiplayer, features lacking in Campaign Evolved. A substantial portion of Xbox players accessed the game through Game Pass.
Halo Co-Creator Criticizes Art Direction of Campaign Evolved’s Forerunner Tech
Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has criticized the art direction of Halo: Campaign Evolved, specifically its depiction of Forerunner technology. Lehto stated the remake's Forerunner structures look too modern and lack the ancient, mysterious feel of the original. Despite these criticisms, he acknowledged positive aspects like the Covenant and Flood aesthetics and previously praised the game's upgrades and lighting.
Halo: Campaign Evolved needed PvP to match Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 PS5 sales, analyst says
An analyst suggests that Halo: Campaign Evolved's lack of PvP maps is hindering its sales on PlayStation 5, causing it to significantly underperform compared to older Call of Duty: Black Ops ports. While Halo: Campaign Evolved sold 1.2 million copies, the PS5 ports of Black Ops 1 and 2 sold a combined 12 million units, with the analyst attributing the difference to the strong multiplayer component in the Call of Duty titles.
