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Super Mario Party Jamboree Is on Sale for Mario Day on Nintendo Switch - IGN
Super Mario Party Jamboree is currently on sale for Mario Day, with discounts available for both the original Nintendo Switch version and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The game is praised as an excellent addition to the Mario Party series, featuring improved mechanics and memorable boards. These deals represent the lowest prices seen for the game on Amazon.
2024 PS5 Exclusive Half Price on PS Store as Studio Shuts Down
The PlayStation 5 exclusive horror game Until Dawn is available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store as its developer, Ballistic Moon, has reportedly shut down. The game, a remake of the 2015 title, was launched earlier in 2024 and is also available through PS Plus Extra. The sale is a limited-time offer ending this Thursday.
£2 billion PlayStation lawsuit over unfair store pricing goes to trial
A £2 billion lawsuit against Sony Interactive Entertainment over alleged unfair pricing on the PlayStation Store has gone to trial in the UK. Consumer champion Alex Neill is spearheading the case, accusing Sony of breaching competition law and abusing a monopoly on digital game sales since 2016. If successful, Sony could be ordered to pay £2 billion in damages to affected customers.
Forget Mario Day, Amazon's Spring Sale has a whole bunch of PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch deals and I'm…
Amazon's Spring Sale features discounts on various gaming hardware and peripherals, including the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 Slim, gaming chairs, keyboards, and earbuds. Notable deals include the Victrix Pro BFG controller for PS5 and PC, and the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds. The sale also highlights discounts on Lego sets related to Super Mario and Lord of the Rings, as well as Pokemon trading cards.
One of my favorite Daedalic point-and-click adventures is free on Steam, and a pile of others have been marked way down
Daedalic Entertainment is offering its point-and-click adventure game Deponia for free on Steam until March 16. Additionally, the company is holding a publisher sale with significant discounts on titles like The Night of the Rabbit, Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes, and The Dark Eye: Memoria.
Record Breaking Battlefield 6 Sales Not Enough to Prevent Layoffs
Despite Battlefield 6 achieving record-breaking sales, becoming the best-selling game in the USA for 2025 and selling seven million copies in three days, Electronic Arts has initiated layoffs across its Battlefield Studios. The unspecified number of staff affected are from EA DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studio, with the company citing a "realignment" despite the game's commercial success and ongoing post-launch content plans.
Underrated 2025 PS5 Adventure Half Price on PS Store
The PlayStation 5 action-adventure game Echoes of the End is currently available for 50% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $19.99 until March 12. The Enhanced Edition, developed by Myrkur Games and published by Deep Silver, includes an overhauled combat system, new equipment, New Game+, and improved performance. The game is also available via PS Plus Extra.
The UK Has Gone Mad for Resident Evil After the Huge Success of Requiem on PS5
Resident Evil Requiem has driven a significant surge in Resident Evil game sales across the UK, dominating the latest physical retail charts. Five Resident Evil titles, including the new release and older entries like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gold Edition and Resident Evil 2, are in the top 10. Most sales are on PlayStation 5, with Capcom also seeing success with Monster Hunter Wilds.
EA Cuts Staff At Battlefield 6 Dev After Game's Massive Initial Success
Electronic Arts has conducted layoffs within its Battlefield Studios, affecting teams at DICE, Ripple Effect Studios, Criterion Games, and Motive Studio. Despite Battlefield 6 achieving record sales and being the top-selling game of 2025 in the US, EA described the changes as a "realignment" to better focus on community priorities. The impact of these cuts on the promised content roadmap remains unclear.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 8, 2026 – Tomodachi Life takes over for Pokemon Pokopia
The latest Famitsu's most wanted games chart shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has become the top Nintendo title, overtaking Pokemon Pokopia. This ranking is based on reader votes collected between February 18 and March 8, 2026.
Games Inbox: Will Project Helix be a successful comeback for Xbox?
Readers discuss the potential success of Microsoft's 'Project Helix' for Xbox, with concerns about its high cost and whether it's too late for a comeback. Other topics include the aging audience for single-player games, Nintendo's Direct presentations, and the challenges of reviving the Prince of Persia franchise.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined might be the most divisive Remake
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined has entered the UK charts at fourth place, with a significant portion of its sales coming from the Nintendo Switch. Koei Tecmo's Nioh 3 also debuted in the charts, while a new My Hero Academia game appeared lower down, though neither are available on Switch.
Some PS5 Users Really Are Paying More for Their Games on PS Store Than Others
Sony is reportedly experimenting with dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store, with some users seeing lower prices for games like Assassin's Creed Unity and The Last of Us: Part II Remastered when logged out compared to when logged in. This A/B testing aims to study price elasticity of demand among PlayStation 5 users.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct Appears Before Mario Day
Nintendo has announced a "Super Mario Galaxy Movie Direct" presentation for March 9, 2026, which will feature the final trailer for the film. While no new game announcements are planned for Mario Day, sales on various Super Mario titles for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 will run from March 8-14, 2026. Additionally, new Game Boy Advance and Virtual Boy games will be added to Nintendo Switch Online on March 10, 2026.
Sales data indicates Sony's PS5 ports are increasingly losing audience share on PC, but only because of release timing
Analysis from Newzoo suggests Sony's PC ports are losing audience share due to delayed release dates compared to simultaneous multi-platform launches. While PC versions of PlayStation titles typically account for 13% of total players, simultaneous releases see PC contribute around 44%. This trend is observed across various titles, with recent ports showing smaller PC shares than earlier ones.
Grab one of the worst games ever made for under $5, and get two free good games with it
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, widely considered one of the worst games released, is currently available for under $5. The deal also includes two additional, well-regarded games at no extra cost.
Famitsu software sales (2/23/26 – 3/1/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of February 23 to March 1. Resident Evil Requiem debuted at the top of the charts on PlayStation 5, followed by its Nintendo Switch 2 version. The Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms dominated the top 30 list with numerous new and existing titles.
Captain Obvious time: The Fallout TV series has massively increased game sales, even for the '90s originals
The Fallout TV series has significantly boosted sales and player counts across the entire Fallout franchise, including original titles from the 1990s. Data from G2A.com and SteamDB shows player numbers for games like Fallout 4 increasing tenfold following the show's premiere and subsequent seasons. This sustained interest indicates the series has successfully attracted a new, permanent audience to the games.
Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2026 celebrations
Nintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day with various events and promotions honoring the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Festivities include in-game events for Mario Kart World, a sweepstakes for a trip to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, and special offers on Nintendo Switch games.
GOG's Classic Final Fantasy Sale Includes Fan Faves And Underrated Gems
GOG is hosting a sale on several classic Final Fantasy titles for PC, offering discounts of up to 60%. The sale includes fan favorites like Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy IX, as well as lesser-known gems such as Final Fantasy IV 3D Remake and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered. These DRM-free releases allow players to revisit beloved entries in the RPG series.
