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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 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.
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.
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.
Nintendo Download for 23rd April, 2026
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring the narrative photo adventure game OPUS: Prism Peak. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members can access a free Game Trial for MLB The Show 26 until April 29, with a 25% discount available during the same period. The update also highlights various other new digital releases and ongoing sales on the Nintendo eShop.
Free Play Days – MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, The Survivalists and Age of Mythology: Retold
Xbox is offering Free Play Days for several titles including MLB The Show 26, Anno 117: Pax Romana, and The Survivalists for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members until April 26. Age of Mythology: Retold is available for all Xbox players during the same period. Players can download and play these games and purchase them at a limited-time discount to keep progress and achievements.
Assassin's Creed Star Jokes with Troy Baker: Game Studi... | TAG
US console sales saw a significant surge in March 2026, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2, which outperformed the original Switch in its first ten months. Meanwhile, some gamers are pursuing tariff refunds from Nintendo following a Supreme Court ruling. In other news, Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warned Troy Baker against starting a game studio, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become 2026's top global film.
Despite the negativity, Marathon was one of last month's best-selling games, though there's a catch
Despite significant negativity, Bungie's Marathon was a top seller by revenue in the US during March and has maintained a notable player count on Steam. However, the game's high development cost and Sony's acquisition of Bungie suggest it may not yet be the commercial success anticipated, especially considering its player count has dropped since launch.
PS Plus Adds Great Free Game Trials, Includes 2026 Sony Game
PlayStation Plus Premium has added new free game trials, including the PlayStation Studios title MLB: The Show 26 for three hours. Subscribers can also try The Midnight Walk for 30 minutes, Eternal Exodus for an hour, and the 2022 RPG Asterigos: Curse of the Stars for two hours.
MLB The Show 26 Gets Free Week-Long Trial for Nintendo Switch Online Members
Nintendo is offering a free week-long trial of MLB The Show 26 for Nintendo Switch Online members from April 23 to April 29. This initiative is seen as a strategic move to enhance the value of the Switch Online subscription service, potentially paving the way for future trial-based promotions for major game releases.
Digital Homerun: Baseball Video Games Fans Should Try for Realism and Depth
This guide explores baseball video games that offer realism and depth, moving beyond simple arcade experiences. Titles like MLB The Show 26 and Pro Baseball Spirits focus on lifelike gameplay, while Out of the Park Baseball 26 and Baseball Mogul 2026 provide deep management simulations. Games such as Super Mega Baseball 4 and RBI Baseball Series offer a balance of accessibility and engaging mechanics.
Dead by Daylight studio Behaviour Interactive confirms redundancies
Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight, has confirmed a new round of redundancies due to a decline in demand for mobile and casual external development projects. The company stated that these decisions are difficult and expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected employees. The article also reports on a significant increase in US consumer spending on video games in March 2026, driven by strong hardware sales, particularly for the Nintendo Switch 2.
US: Nintendo Switch 2 was No.1 hardware in March 2026
The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware in the United States for March 2026, followed by the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. MLB: The Show 26 was the best-selling game of the month. Nintendo's digital sales figures were not included in the report.
MLB The Show 26 is North America’s next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial
Nintendo announced that MLB The Show 26 will be available as a free Game Trial for Nintendo Switch Online members in North America from April 23 to April 29. During the trial, players can access the full game and retain their save data for the complete version. Additionally, the game is currently on sale on the Nintendo eShop with a 25 percent discount until April 29.
Nintendo Switch 2 sales beat Sony's PS5 thanks to Pokémon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 reclaimed the top spot in US console sales for March 2026, driven by the release of Pokémon Pokopia. This marks a significant turnaround after the PlayStation 5 outsold the Switch 2 in the preceding months. Despite earlier concerns about Western sales momentum, the Switch 2's year-to-date performance remains strong, with hardware spending seeing a substantial year-over-year increase.
US hardware sales rose 69% in March 2026 following strong Switch 2 performance | US Monthly Charts
Total US consumer spending on video games increased by 12% to $5.3 billion in March 2026, driven by a 69% surge in hardware sales to $500 million, largely due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance. The Switch 2 led unit and dollar sales, surpassing the original Switch's performance. Console content spending also grew significantly, boosted by digital premium downloads and new releases.
