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Apr 2026 USA Sales: Unremarkable Start for Saros on PS5, as Circana Adds Digital Projections
Circana's April 2026 US sales report, which now includes projected digital sales for publishers like Nintendo, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream as the best-selling game. Saros had a soft debut on PlayStation 5, ranking ninth, while Starfield saw a significant jump following its PS5 release. The Nintendo Switch outsold the PlayStation 5 in units and revenue, though the PS5 remains ahead of the PS4's launch-aligned performance.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream tops April US sales | US Monthly Charts
Total video game spending in the US reached $4.3 billion in April, a 3% increase year-on-year, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping the sales charts. Hardware revenue saw a significant 34% boost, primarily driven by strong Nintendo Switch 2 sales, which offset declines in other console hardware.
US: Tomodachi Life No.1 and Nintendo Switch 2 No.1 hardware for April 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in the U.S. for April 2026, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the software sales charts. The article lists the top ten best-selling games for the month, including new entries like Pragmata and Crimson Desert.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for April 2026 – Tomodachi Life beats out everything
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped the U.S. best-selling games chart for April 2026, followed by new release Pragmata. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 also saw a significant jump in sales, likely due to the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The list includes titles from Nintendo, Capcom, Pearl Abyss, and Microsoft.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US for April 2026, generating over $41 million in sales and becoming the ninth best-selling game of the year. Overall consumer spending in the US reached $4.3 billion for the month, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Nintendo's Switch 2 console leading hardware sales.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream Beat Every Other Game In The US Last Month
US video game spending reached $4.3 billion in April 2026, a 3% increase year-over-year, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping sales charts. Nintendo's Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware platform, driving a 44% increase in new physical software sales.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on a strong run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 16, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Several other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also feature prominently in the all-games list, while download-only games like Pokemon FireRed and Nine Sols are highlighted.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life holds off Smash Bros. again
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 9, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot, fending off competition from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Wax Heads made its debut in the download-only top ten.
PlayStation is partnering with Bandai Namco for a "collaborative initiative" focused on generative AI
Sony and Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced a collaborative initiative focused on leveraging generative AI and other advanced technologies to aid game development. Sony executives emphasized that AI will serve as an amplifier for human creativity rather than a replacement for artists. The partnership aims to identify gains in speed and productivity while addressing the shortcomings of current AI models.
(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.
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges
Sony's new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, has had a slow start according to its first sales data. The game ranked 11th in North America and 17th in Europe on the PS Store charts for April, and third in the UK physical sales chart. While it is the number one new release on Amazon for PS5 games, its debut is considered weak for a high-profile release.
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.
Daily Video Game Deals May 4 – Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, Raidou: Remastered, NINJA GAIDEN 4 Deluxe Edition, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure, Scar-Lead Salvation, MLB: The Show 26 & More
Daily video game deals for May 4th include significant discounts on titles such as Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, Raidou: Remastered, NINJA GAIDEN 4 Deluxe Edition, and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. These deals are available across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 2, 2026 – nothing is stopping Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New download-only titles like Elementallis and Monster Crown: Sin Eater also made appearances in the top 30.
Sony's MLB The Show Goes Free-to-Play on Mobile, and It's Gonna Be Huge
Sony's San Diego Studio is releasing MLB The Show Mobile as a free-to-play title, featuring the Diamond Dynasty card collecting mode. Pre-registration is now open on the App Store and Google Play Store, with a potential June release following MLB The Show 26's success. Despite Sony scaling back other mobile projects, this title is expected to be significant.
ESA Canada Reveals Resident Evil Requiem is Canada's Top Selling Game For March 2026 | Console Creatures
Entertainment Software Association Canada has reported that Resident Evil Requiem was the top-selling game in Canada for March 2026. The monthly rankings also featured titles like MLB The Show 26, WWE 2K26, Marathon, and various sports games, with data compiled in collaboration with Circana.
ESA Canada Reveals Resident Evil Requiem is Canada's Top Selling Game For Mach 2026 | Console Creatures
Resident Evil Requiem was Canada's top-selling game in March 2026, according to data released by ESA Canada and Circana. The monthly rankings also featured titles like MLB The Show 26, WWE 2K26, Marathon, and various sports games. Digital sales for Pokémon Pokopia were excluded from the March rankings.
Daily Video Game Deals Apr 27 – Life is Strange Collection, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek, Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek & More
Daily video game deals for April 27 include discounts on Life is Strange Collection, Sengoku Dynasty Ultimate Edition, and Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Several Dragon Quest titles and Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade are also featured.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 25, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream wins again
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate follow in second and third place respectively, indicating a stable sales landscape.
Xbox Free Play Days Brings Four Epic Stories to Your Weekend
Xbox is offering Free Play Days this weekend, featuring four distinct games: MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Survivalists, and Age of Mythology: Retold. This event highlights diverse approaches to interactive storytelling, from personal sports narratives to grand strategy and mythology. While Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members get access to three titles, Age of Mythology: Retold is available to all players.
