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Daily Video Game Deals May 31 – Star Ocean: The Second Story R, Trolls Remix Rescue, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER TACTICAL EDITION, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker & More
Daily video game deals for May 31st include discounts on Star Ocean: The Second Story R, Trolls Remix Rescue, METAL GEAR SOLID Delta: SNAKE EATER TACTICAL EDITION, and Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker. These deals are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta brings expanded handheld support, initial HDMI VRR for devices with native HDMI output
The SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta introduces expanded hardware support for various handheld devices, including MSI Claw, OneXPlayer, and ASUS ROG Ally. This update also brings preliminary support for HDMI VRR on devices with native HDMI output and includes numerous fixes and improvements for controller support, audio, Bluetooth, and desktop mode functionality.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo charts
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.
Games Inbox: Will Modern Warfare 4 save Call Of Duty?
Readers discuss the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with concerns that Activision is not taking enough time to address player dissatisfaction. Other topics include the potential for Persona 6 leaks to be AI-generated, the quality of movie-licensed games, and the rising cost of next-generation consoles.
Forza Horizon 6 Has Moved Beyond The Game Pass Argument
Forza Horizon 6 has surpassed six million players in its first week, demonstrating strong performance despite the ongoing discussion around Game Pass. While many players accessed the game through the subscription service, significant sales figures on Steam and Xbox indicate that the title can achieve both high player counts and commercial success. The game's release on PlayStation 5 is also expected to further boost its sales, highlighting its ability to thrive in various market conditions.
MelGeek's Centauri 80 makes the space geek in me happy but my wallet very sad
The MelGeek Centauri 80 is a visually striking gaming keyboard with a strong space theme, featuring an OLED touchscreen and premium build quality. While its aesthetic and performance, including rapid trigger functionality, are impressive, its high price point and transparent keycaps that can be difficult to read in low light make it a niche product recommended only for dedicated enthusiasts.
Forza Horizon 6 Charts At #2 - Is Xbox Mounting a Recovery?
Forza Horizon 6 has achieved a surprising #2 debut on the UK physical sales charts, a rare feat for an Xbox exclusive. The game also set a franchise record for early access engagement, suggesting a potential resurgence for Xbox in the UK market. While not a complete comeback, the strong performance indicates renewed player interest and positive momentum for the brand.
NVIDIA driver 610.43.02 arrives for Linux with Vulkan upgrades, DRM colour pipeline API support
NVIDIA has released driver version 610.43.02 for Linux, introducing new Vulkan extensions and support for the DRM color pipeline API. This update includes performance improvements for Starfield and fixes a regression in Doom: The Dark Ages. The driver also adds support for mmap on DMABUF file descriptors and FP16 EGL framebuffer configurations on Wayland.
Daily Video Game Deals May 25 – Kaku: Ancient Seal, DOG MAN: Misson Impawsible, The Thaumaturge, Freddi Fish Collection & More
Daily video game deals for May 25th include titles like Kaku: Ancient Seal, DOG MAN: Mission Impawsible, The Thaumaturge, and Freddi Fish Collection. These discounts are available across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC platforms.
Deus Ex, Marathon actor Elias Toufexis doesn't get why people root for games to fail: 'Life is so short,…
Actor Elias Toufexis, known for his roles in Deus Ex and Marathon, expressed frustration with online negativity and people actively wishing for games to fail. He shared an anecdote about encountering a comment hoping for Bungie's failure due to perceived ideology, questioning the source of such sentiments. Toufexis advocates for constructive criticism over unproductive outrage, emphasizing that life is too short to spend hours spreading negativity online.
Fallout Remasters “A Bit Further Off” Than Assumed, The Elder Scrolls 6 is “Quite Far Away” – Rumor
Rumors suggest that remasters for Fallout games, potentially including Fallout 3, are further away than anticipated, with The Elder Scrolls 6 also being quite distant. Industry figures indicate that while remasters might appear next year, The Elder Scrolls 6 could be as far off as 2028 or 2029. Bethesda's Todd Howard has previously confirmed multiple Fallout projects are in development.
14 years ago we published our Elder Scrolls 6 wishlist, and honestly? It still holds up
This article revisits a 2012 PC Gamer wishlist for The Elder Scrolls VI, noting how many of its predictions and desires still hold relevance 14 years later. It discusses potential features like returning to the Iliac Bay, exploring Akavir, and incorporating deeper NPC reactivity and companion systems, comparing them to elements found in Bethesda's later titles like Fallout 4 and Starfield.
There is no discovery on this earth more pure than a closet full of your dad's '90s big box PC games
A Reddit user's discovery of their father's extensive collection of '90s big box PC games has resonated with many, sparking discussions about physical media and shared gaming experiences. The collection includes classics like System Shock 2 and Diablo, alongside more eclectic titles, highlighting a bygone era of PC gaming.
SteamOS 3.7.25 and 3.8.5 Beta released - bug fixes and better dGPU video memory management
Valve has released stable and beta updates for SteamOS, focusing on bug fixes and improved discrete GPU video memory management. SteamOS 3.7.25 includes general security and stability updates, while the 3.8.5 Beta addresses issues on Steam Deck OLED, desktop mode application memory, and control problems on the ASUS ROG Ally. The updates also bring enhancements for various third-party handhelds and prepare the system for upcoming hardware like the Steam Machine.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops US Sales Charts for April 2026
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped US game sales charts in April 2026, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. Hardware sales also saw a significant year-on-year increase, largely driven by the new Nintendo Switch 2, which outsold the original Switch and surpassed the PlayStation 5 in both unit and revenue generation for the month and year-to-date. Other top-selling games included Pragmata, Crimson Desert, and MLB: The Show 26.
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.