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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 29, 2026 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 29, 2026, show "Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream" retaining the top spot. "Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2" debuted at #21 overall and #7 on the download-only chart. Other top titles include "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate," "Minecraft," and "Mario Kart 8 Deluxe."
PlayStation Plus Free Games For September 2026 Revealed
PlayStation has announced the free games for PlayStation Plus subscribers for September 2026, available from September 1st to October 5th. Members can claim Sniper Elite: Resistance, MLB The Show 26, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes across PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
MLB The Show 26, Sniper Elite Resistance, And More Coming to PS Plus Essential in September
Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that MLB The Show 26, Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, Wobbly Life, and Chained Echoes will be available on PlayStation Plus in September. These titles will be added to the service on September 1st and will remain available until October 5, 2026.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Aug. 21: Catching up with Black Myth: Wukong
This weekend's console deals include significant discounts on Black Myth: Wukong for PlayStation and Xbox. Nintendo Switch owners can find deals on Sega titles, Dispatch, and BALL x PIT. Numerous other games across various genres are also on sale for PlayStation and Xbox platforms.
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.
Sony reportedly reverses course on live service co-op Horizon game after 'negative player feedback'
Sony has reportedly instructed Guerrilla Games to pivot its upcoming live service co-op game, Horizon Hunters Gathering, into a more traditional co-op experience with a story and smaller scope following negative player feedback in recent playtests. The studio has been given until December to impress executives with the rebooted concept, or the project may be canceled, joining other live service games Sony has previously scrapped. Many developers from the project have been moved to work on the next single-player Horizon game.
Why Are Video Game Consoles So Expensive These Days (And Games Historically Cheap)?
Video game consoles and games are becoming increasingly expensive due to a confluence of factors including tariffs, AI-driven demand for components, and a structural shift in the console business model. Experts predict hardware costs will remain high for several more years, potentially impacting future console generations like the PlayStation 6 and Project Helix.
MLB The Show 26 Celebrates The Trade Deadline’s Biggest Villain
MLB The Show 26 is celebrating the MLB trade deadline with a special "New Threads Trade Deadline" program featuring a 99-rated Tarik Skubal card. Skubal, who was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is highlighted as a top player in the game. The article also briefly touches on the upcoming CBA negotiations and potential salary cap issues in baseball.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 25, 2026 – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game makes its debut at #7 overall and leads the download-only category. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains at #2.
Despite Xbox console sales doubling YoY, hardware sales across the US are down 62% | US Monthly Charts
Total video game sales in the US experienced a 20% year-on-year decline, dropping from $5.7 billion to $4.5 billion. Hardware sales saw the most significant decrease at 62%, largely due to the Nintendo Switch 2's launch the previous year. Despite this, UFC 6 debuted as the best-selling game, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2026 – Star Fox makes the top 5
Circana has released the top ten best-selling video games in the U.S. for June 2026. UFC 6 topped the list, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light. Nintendo titles Star Fox and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also performed well, ranking fourth and sixth respectively.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life starts a new streak
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. The charts list the top 30 best-selling games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
MLB bans using dugout iPads for AI-powered in-game strategy calls
Major League Baseball has banned the use of iPads in dugouts for AI-powered in-game strategy calls. This move effectively prohibits the use of advanced analytical tools during live games.
Backyard Baseball Review – High-Contact Nostalgia
Mega Cat Studios' Backyard Baseball offers a charming, albeit simplistic, take on the sport, leaning heavily on nostalgia and personality over deep gameplay mechanics. While the 3D visuals retain the series' charm, the core gameplay, particularly fielding, feels underdeveloped, and the lack of online multiplayer is a significant drawback for a 2026 release. Despite its flaws, the game provides an engaging experience for those who enjoy its lighthearted approach, though it may not satisfy fans seeking a more robust baseball simulation.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life returns to the top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returning to the number one spot, bumping Rhythm Heaven Groove to second. Moonlight Peaks debuted at third place in its first week. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Game Pass Gets A Few Freebies For This Weekend Only, Including One Where You’re A Teddy Bear Fighting Nightmares Come To Life
Xbox is offering three games, MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed, for free this weekend through its Free Play Days promotion for Game Pass subscribers. Additionally, Gears of War: Reloaded and Tamashika were recently added to various Game Pass tiers. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma commented on recent company changes, including layoffs and studio divestments, stating they were necessary for the business's health.
Morning Consolidation
Xbox Wire announced that MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed are available through Free Play Days. Additionally, a release date trailer was released for Winx Club: The Magic is Back on Xbox.
Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members can play MLB The Show 26, The Alters, and Stuffed for free from July 9 to July 12. Players can continue their progress and keep achievements if they purchase the games at a discounted price during the event.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top
Rhythm Heaven Groove has topped the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, overtaking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Moonlight Peaks also debuted on the charts following pre-load availability. The article lists the top 30 games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
PlayStation hardware sales fall to their lowest May total since 2000 | US Monthly Charts
PlayStation 5 unit sales in the US saw a significant 58% year-on-year drop in May, reaching their lowest point since 2000, following a price increase. Xbox unit sales also hit a record low for May. Despite this, overall US hardware spending rose 38% due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance, and total US video game spending increased by 3%.
