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Marathon may have sold roughly 1.2m copies worldwide, with the majority on Steam rather than PlayStation, according to analyst estimates
Marathon has reportedly sold approximately 1.2 million copies worldwide, generating over $55 million in revenue, according to analyst estimates from Alinea Analytics. The majority of sales, around 800,000, were on PC via Steam, with PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S accounting for the remainder. Despite a lower initial player retention compared to competitors, the game maintains a healthy daily active user base, particularly on Steam.
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, run by former Call of Duty director
Sony is reportedly shutting down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio led by former Call of Duty director Jason Blundell. This closure is part of broader staff cuts at PlayStation focused on mobile development, signaling a retreat from live-service multiplayer games. Several other studios and projects have also been affected or canceled recently.
Svenska spelundret – stor temavecka hos FZ!
This week's feature on FZ celebrates the Swedish video game industry, covering its history from early titles like Svea Rike to modern successes such as Valheim and Arc Raiders. The coverage includes lists of top Swedish games, historical retrospectives, and discussions on current and upcoming titles.
Nintendo reportedly planning revised Switch 2 model with replaceable battery in EU
Nintendo is reportedly planning a revised Nintendo Switch 2 model for the European Union that will feature a replaceable battery, aligning with upcoming EU legislation mandating such changes by 2027. The legislation requires batteries in portable consoles to be accessible to consumers. The report also notes that this change could potentially extend to Japan and the US if consumer laws are revised in those regions.
Resident Evil Requiem tops US February charts, launch sales 60% higher than Village | US Monthly Charts
Resident Evil Requiem topped the US February sales charts, with launch week sales 60% higher than Resident Evil Village. The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware also saw strong performance, with sales 45% higher than the original Switch after nine months on the market. The overall US video game market generated $4.6 billion in February, showing flat year-on-year growth.
Assassin's Creed to Minecraft: Shadows over this week's... | TAG
Reports suggest the Nintendo Switch 2 may feature an easily replaceable battery due to EU regulations, potentially extending to Joy-Con controllers. Meanwhile, Death Stranding 2 is performing well on PC, prompting Sony to reconsider its PC port strategy, while CD Projekt Red remains coy about a potential Witcher 3 expansion.
A retro Starship Troopers shooter, a video store sim and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the retro first-person shooter Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!, the video store simulation Retro Rewind, and the narrative game In Their Shoes. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder World's Goodest Pup, the comedy adventure Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, and the action platformer Dark Scrolls.
How to complete Destroy Exospire in Helldivers 2
This guide details how to complete the 'Destroy Exospire' mission in Helldivers 2, activated on March 20 as part of the Machinery of Oppression update. Players must first destroy a Shield Generator near the Exospire, then call a Data Jack stratagem, clear spawned enemies, and initiate a power surge to lower the Exospire's shield. Inside, players must destroy 148 Dark Fluid Cells to destabilize and destroy the core.
How to kill Helldivers 2 Veracitors and Gatekeepers, the new Illuminate enemies
This guide details how to defeat the new Illuminate enemies, Veracitors and Gatekeepers, in Helldivers 2. The primary strategy involves destroying the blue shield protecting the pilot and then shooting the exposed pilot. Specific weapon recommendations and tactics for dealing with their melee and ranged attacks are provided.
Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War Review – Do you want to know more?
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War, developed by Auroch Digital, offers a familiar first-person shooter experience reminiscent of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun but with a greater sense of fragility. The game features a distinctive visual style contrasting 2D sprites with 3D bugs and includes voice work from original movie star Casper Van Dien as General Johnny Rico. While the core gameplay loop involves fending off swarms of bugs and completing objectives, the experience is hampered by repetitive environments, unsatisfying gunplay, and a poorly implemented mode where players can control bugs.
Spelhelgen är här och kommer bli elefantastisk!
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, with popular titles like Helldivers 2, Super Mario Wonder, and Baldur's Gate 3 being frequently mentioned. Nostalgic choices such as Banjo-Tooie and mini-NES are also present, alongside anticipation for potential play in Arc Raiders and Resident Evil Requiem.
US: PlayStation 5 was best-selling console for February for second month and Resident Evil Requiem best-selling game
The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console in the United States for February, marking its second consecutive month in the top spot. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game during the same period. The Nintendo Switch was the second best-selling console, though Nintendo does not provide digital sales data.
Feb 2026 USA Sales: PS5 Outsells Nintendo's New Switch 2 for a Second Consecutive Month
In February 2026, the PlayStation 5 outsold the Nintendo Switch for the second consecutive month in the USA, despite a year-over-year decline in PlayStation sales. Resident Evil Requiem was the best-selling game of the year so far, with its launch week sales significantly exceeding Resident Evil Village. Overall industry spending saw a slight increase year-over-year, partly due to the Switch's performance.
Resident Evil Requiem Reigns Supreme in February 2026, Circana Says
Circana's February 2026 US sales data shows Resident Evil Requiem as the top-selling game for both the month and year-to-date. NBA 2K26 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 followed in second and third place respectively. The PlayStation 5 was the best-selling console, with the Nintendo Switch 2 in second, as the overall hardware market saw a 22% increase.
Resident Evil Requiem Debuts as the Best-selling Game of the Year in the U.S. So Far - IGN
Resident Evil Requiem debuted as the best-selling game of February 2026 in the U.S. and is the year's top seller so far, with Capcom reporting 6 million global sales. Overall gaming spending saw a slight 1% year-over-year increase, largely driven by hardware sales, particularly the new Nintendo Switch 2, which is outpacing its predecessor. Despite strong individual game performances, content spending remained flat, with subscription services being the only growing segment.
As Sony Mulls Its PC Games Business, Death Stranding 2 Looks To Be A Hit
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has achieved strong concurrent player numbers on PC, surpassing the peaks of its predecessor and other PlayStation PC ports. This success comes as Sony reportedly reevaluates its PC games strategy, potentially shifting back towards console exclusives due to factors including Microsoft's upcoming Xbox console.
Helldivers 2 Secondary Weapon tier list with the best pistols and melee weapons
This article provides a tier list for secondary weapons in Helldivers 2, focusing on pistols and melee options. It evaluates various sidearms like the Grenade Pistol, Ultimatum, and Senator against different enemy factions, offering insights into their effectiveness and limitations.
Helldivers 2 Support Weapon tier list and the best ones to use
This guide provides a tier list for support weapons in Helldivers 2, evaluating their effectiveness against Terminids, Automatons, and Illuminate. It details the strengths and weaknesses of each weapon, including the Airburst Rocket Launcher, Autocannon, C4 Pack, Flamethrower, Grenade Launcher, Quasar Cannon, Railgun, and Recoilless Rifle, offering recommendations for optimal use in combat scenarios.
Valve Forces Us to Ditch Almost 30 Years of Muscle Memory With This One Huge Change to Counter-Strike 2 - IGN
Valve has significantly altered the reload mechanic in Counter-Strike 2, forcing players to discard all remaining ammo in a magazine when reloading. This change aims to add higher stakes to reloading decisions, deviating from the typical shooter approach where partially used magazines can be reloaded without penalty. The update also includes map guides for new players and improvements to custom game hosting.
Helldivers 2 roadmap promises new mission, new enemies, and more biomes through June
Helldivers 2 is providing players with an early look at its upcoming roadmap, detailing planned additions through June. The updates include new warbonds, galactic war campaigns, quality-of-life improvements, new biomes in April and June, and new enemies and enemy variants arriving in March and April. The Illuminate faction is set to deploy new constructs and a Watcher variant, alongside exostorms and new missions.