Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
News, coverage and analysis tracking Indiana Jones and the Great Circle across the outlets.
UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken007 First Light debuted at number one on the UK physical sales charts, pushing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to second place. Several other titles saw significant movement, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream falling out of the top 40 entirely.
Nvidia announces that a DLSS 4.5 update for Ray Reconstruction is finally on its way, promising better ray-traced and path-traced graphics for 'similar performance' as the old modelNvidia announced an upcoming update for DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction, which will integrate its AI-powered ray tracing denoiser with the newer transformer-based upscaling algorithm. This update, expected in August, will be available in at least 27 games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2, promising improved lighting accuracy and temporal stability without sacrificing performance.
Games Inbox: Will this be the biggest week for gaming in 2026?Readers discuss the potential for the upcoming week to be the biggest in gaming for 2026, with events like State of Play, Summer Game Fest, and Xbox presentations. There's a mix of anticipation for new game reveals and hardware, alongside concerns about the industry's overall direction and the impact of major releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 on other titles such as Call of Duty.
DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction Improvements Detailed, Out in AugustNvidia has detailed its upcoming DLSS 4.5 Ray Reconstruction technology, set to launch in August for all Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs. This new iteration utilizes a second-generation transformer model to enhance image quality in games employing ray tracing and path tracing. The technology unifies denoising with DLSS Super Resolution, offering improved performance and visual fidelity by generating higher-quality pixels in noisy ray-traced frames.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 31, 2026 – Mina the Hollower takes down YoshiThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 31, 2026, show Mina the Hollower debuting at number one, unseating Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. New entries Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen and Stray also made their debut on the charts.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th May)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Mina The Hollower, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Star Fox 64 being prominent. Recent news includes Dragon Quest announcements, a Resident Evil 4 demo, and new mobile app and NSO additions.
UK Charts: Yoshi Flutter Jumps Onto The Podium As The Dark Knight RisesThe latest UK physical game charts see LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight take the top spot, with Forza Horizon 6 in second and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuting in third. This shake-up caused previous chart-toppers like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to fall significantly.
007 First Light’s Opening Sales “Aren’t Tracking Well”, Says AnalystAnalyst Daniel Ahmad reports that opening sales for IO Interactive's upcoming game, 007 First Light, are not tracking well, prompting the studio to employ unique marketing strategies to boost pre-orders. Ahmad compared the current audience interest to that of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle rather than Uncharted, suggesting a niche appeal beyond existing James Bond and Hitman fans. The game is set to launch on May 27th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for later in the summer.
Yoshi’s back to delight us all! Pure Nintendo Podcast E163The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode 163 covers Yoshi's New Island, Nintendo's surprise mobile game Pictonico, and the demo for RPG Adventures of Elliot. The hosts also discuss the addition of the A Link Between Worlds soundtrack to Nintendo Music, new Pac-Man and Broken Sword media, and various indie games.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi holds off Pokemon Pokopia, Tales of Arise debutsThe latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 24, 2026, show Yoshi and the Mysterious Book holding the top spot, followed by Pokemon Pokopia. Tales of Arise debuted with two editions in the top ten, while other notable titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza also charted.
"It emulates and it replicates, but it doesn't innovate" - Troy Baker isn't afraid of 'AI art', because he doesn't believe it can ever actually existActor Troy Baker believes that artificial intelligence cannot create true art, stating that art is inherently a human expression. While acknowledging AI's presence in game development, particularly for voice work, he is not concerned about it replacing human actors. Baker is focused on creating art and believes the industry is at a crucial point to decide its future direction.
Famitsu software sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 98,000 units sold. Several Nintendo Switch 2 titles also appeared in the top 30, including Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World.
Indiana Jones whips onto the Switch 2! Pure Nintendo Podcast E162The Pure Nintendo Podcast discusses Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, highlighting its voice acting, graphics, puzzles, and locales. The episode also covers news including a Zelda movie update, Virtual Boy games on Switch Online, and other upcoming titles like Moss and Yoshi. The hosts also mention sales figures for Tomodachi Life and games they are currently playing.
Troy Baker and Austin Wintory talk becoming Indiana Jones and writing death metal polkas for Counter-StrikeActor Troy Baker and composer Austin Wintory discuss their careers and creative challenges in a joint interview. Baker shares his experience stepping into the role of Indiana Jones for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while Wintory details his work on a unique music pack for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that blended metal and polka.- ALIX WILTON REGAN AND TROY BAKER TO HOST THE FUTURE GAMES SHOW SUMMER SHOWCASEActors Alix Wilton Regan and Troy Baker have been announced as the hosts for the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6. The event will feature world premieres, new trailers, and deep dives into over 40 games, including Halloween: The Game, WARDOGS, and EXODUS.
'It’s all shaping up to be a wonderfully daring adventure, with plenty of surprises in store' — The 2026 Future Games Show Summer Showcase has found its hosts in The Last of Us actor Troy Baker and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis' Alix Wilton ReganActors Troy Baker and Alix Wilton Regan have been announced as the hosts for the Future Games Show Summer Showcase on June 6. The event will feature world premieres, new trailers, and deep dives into over 40 games, including reveals for Halloween: The Game, WARDOGS, and EXODUS.
An Exodus deep-dive accompanies the Future Games Show, with Lara Croft and Indiana Jones actors on hosting dutiesThe upcoming RPG Exodus will receive a deep dive during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, hosted by Alix Wilton Regan (voice of Lara Croft) and Troy Baker (voice of Indiana Jones). Both actors have extensive experience in major video game titles.
UK charts: Indiana Jones enters at No.2 on Nintendo Switch 2Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains the number one best-selling game in the UK charts for another week. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number two on the Nintendo Switch. Other notable entries include Directive 8020 and Resident Evil Requiem.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones gets Nintendo Switch 2 bumpThe UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026, sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream return to the number one spot. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle re-entered the top 40 at second place following the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 version.
UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number 2 on the UK physical sales charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, with 99% of sales on that platform. Despite a strong launch, it was outsold by Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The strong performance of Indiana Jones on the Switch 2 suggests high demand for major ports on the upcoming console.