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Nintendo Switch has now sold 155.92 million units
Nintendo has announced that the Nintendo Switch has sold over 155.92 million units worldwide. This sales figure places the console close to surpassing the PlayStation 2 as the best-selling console of all time. The article also notes specific sales figures for the console in France.
Switch Lifetime Sales Inch Toward PS2, But Price Hikes May Hurt Its Chances
The Nintendo Switch is nearing the lifetime sales of the PlayStation 2, having sold 155.92 million units as of March 31, 2026. However, recent price increases for the console family in the US and Japan, along with Nintendo's own forecast of only 2 million sales in the next fiscal year, may hinder its chances of surpassing the PS2's 160 million mark.
The Nintendo Switch Refuses To Retire, And The PS2 Should Probably Be Nervous
The Nintendo Switch is nearing the sales record of the PlayStation 2, with 155.92 million units sold compared to the PS2's 160 million. Despite a predicted slowdown for the upcoming Switch 2, the current Switch model has surpassed the Nintendo DS and continues to sell well. Factors like potential price hikes could influence whether the Switch ultimately overtakes the PlayStation 2 as the best-selling console of all time.
The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro could stand in for most of my retro controllers, albeit with a little help from Bluetooth wireless receivers
The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is a versatile Bluetooth controller inspired by the Sega Saturn design, offering a premium feel and excellent performance for PC and Nintendo Switch. While it requires separate adapters for older consoles, its tactile buttons, hall-effect thumbsticks, and long battery life make it a compelling option for retro gaming enthusiasts and a great travel companion.
The 30 Best Video Game Remakes
This article ranks the 30 best video game remakes, distinguishing them from remasters by their comprehensive rebuilding of original titles. It highlights how remakes blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities to appeal to both veteran and new players, showcasing examples from various developers like Square Enix, Capcom, and Nintendo across multiple platforms.
Sega Kingdom Hearts & You Plush Toys Launch This Month
Sega, Square Enix, and Disney are releasing a new line of Kingdom Hearts & You miniature plush toys featuring Sora, Donald, and Goofy. These approximately five-inch tall collectibles will debut in Japanese arcades on May 15, 2026. While a worldwide release has not been confirmed, similar items have previously been made available globally.
I miss the vitriolic game fan talk of the early 2000s
The author reminisces about the more vitriolic, yet arguably more engaging, video game fan discussions of the early 2000s, contrasting them with the current state of online discourse. Using Metal Gear Solid 2's release and fan reception as a case study, the article argues that while past criticisms might seem mild now, they fostered conversation, unlike today's often polarized and AI-influenced debates.
Grand Theft Auto 6 is Coming to Consoles Before PC to Serve “Core Audience” First, Says Take-Two CEO
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick stated that Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on consoles first to prioritize the "core audience," a strategy consistent with Rockstar Games' past releases. This decision is not due to any deals with platform holders like Sony or Microsoft. The company acknowledges the immense pressure and high expectations surrounding the game's November 19th release.
See Persona Super Live 2015 in Nippon Budokan Night of the Phantom Concert
Atlus has made the Persona Super Live 2015 concert, held at Nippon Budokan, available worldwide on YouTube. The concert primarily featured music from Persona 3 and Persona 4, along with their spin-offs, and included a trailer for Persona 5. This release follows a previous concert release from 2013 and is part of a series of planned concert recordings.
Final Fantasy XI outlines its bonus plans for its 24th birthday and Vana’versary coming in May
Final Fantasy XI is celebrating its 24th anniversary in May with a Vana'versary event running from May 13th to June 9th. Players can expect numerous in-game bonuses, including increased experience, capacity, and skill gains, across four additional bonus phases. Future updates will also introduce combat and magic skills to the alter ego points system and automatic acceptance of Records of Eminence objectives.
Capcom should use their money to reboot Maximo: Ghosts To Glory - Reader's Feature
A reader suggests that Capcom should leverage its recent success and financial gains to reboot the PlayStation 2 title Maximo: Ghosts To Glory. The article highlights the game's potential as a 3D platformer with combat, despite its original difficulty, and contrasts it with other Capcom remakes like Dino Crisis.
FFXIV The Maiden’s Rhapsody Event Back for FFXI Anniversary
Square Enix is bringing back the Final Fantasy XI 'The Maiden's Rhapsody' in-game event to Final Fantasy XIV for a limited time, starting May 8, 2026. This event, in celebration of Final Fantasy XI's 24th anniversary, allows players to obtain Iroha's armor set. Final Fantasy XIV is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a Nintendo Switch version planned for August 2026.
What We Played – Tides of Tomorrow, TerraTech Legion & Adorable Adventures
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences, including Overwatch, Alien: Rogue Incursion, TerraTech Legion, Final Fantasy VII Remake Integrade, and Hitman 3's Freelancer Mode. Other titles mentioned include Adorable Adventures, Moomintroll Winter's Warmth, Tides of Tomorrow, Ghost Master, Starfield, and various games on the AYN Thor handheld like .hack//Infection and Super Alloy Crush.
Beloved PS2 Games’ Spiritual Successor Sets Release Date in New Trailer
NBA The Run, a spiritual successor to classic PlayStation 2 era basketball games, is set to release in June for PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC. Developed by Play by Play Studios, featuring former EA Sports developers, the game will include over 30 NBA stars and fictional streetball legends. A closed beta will be held on PC on May 1, 2026.
Persona Music Fes 2013 Concert Now on YouTube
Atlus has made the Persona Music Fes 2013 concert available to watch worldwide on YouTube for free. The nearly two-and-a-half-hour performance primarily features music from Persona 4 and its spin-offs, with original performers like Lotus Juice and Shihoko Hirata appearing. This is the first of three concert performances being released online, with Persona Super Live 2015 and Persona Super Live P-Sound Bomb 2017 to follow.
Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered Review - A Must-Play | Invision Game Community
Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered offers a superb update to the final chapter of Raziel's saga, enhancing visuals, lighting, and adding a new third-person camera system. While some gameplay elements show their age, the game's exceptional narrative, voice acting, and haunting score remain intact, making it a must-have for fans and a strong addition to modern gaming collections.
Nier master Yoko Taro became a director because he wouldn't stop yapping: "It wasn't that I had some…
Nier and Drakengard creator Yoko Taro discusses how he became a game director, attributing his start to luck, Capcom, and his tendency to talk a lot during his time at developer Cavia. He reflects on the creative freedom he had on the original Drakengard, published by Square Enix, and how he views game development as solving puzzles within constraints rather than personal expression.
Final Fantasy X Turns 25 This Summer, as Square Enix Opens Special Website
Square Enix has launched a special website to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X, which originally released on July 19, 2001. The current website content is primarily for the Japanese market and features information on new merchandise, including plushies, an art book, and a vinyl soundtrack. The Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster is available on modern consoles like the PlayStation 4.
IGGYMOB Acquires Gungrave IP, Plans Expansion Beyond Games
Korean developer IGGYMOB has acquired the rights to the Gungrave series from Red Entertainment, with plans to expand the franchise beyond video games. Creator Yasuhiro Nightow will continue to be involved. A rebuilt version of Gungrave G.O.R.E, titled Gungrave G.O.R.E: Blood Heat, is also planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
FFX 25th Anniversary Books and Merchandise Revealed
Square Enix has launched a website celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy X, which officially falls on July 19, 2026. The company revealed plans for various merchandise, including chibi plushies, an HD Remastered version of the Final Fantasy X Memorial Album, a 25th Anniversary Visual Art Book, and several music albums featuring renditions of "Zanarkand" and other tracks.
