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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Yakuza Kiwami, more
The Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted games available on the North American storefront.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer, Toem, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer, and Toem. The article lists numerous other discounted games available on the platform.
Weekend Console Download Deals for May 29: Days of Play & Deals Unlocked
PlayStation and Xbox are launching major sales events, with PlayStation's 'Days of Play' and Xbox's 'Deals Unlocked' offering significant discounts. Nintendo is also participating with a large indie game sale throughout the weekend.
Lego Batman outsells Forza Horizon 6 and Yoshi in UK sales chart
Lego Batman: Legacy Of The Dark Knight has topped the UK physical sales chart, outselling Forza Horizon 6 and Yoshi And The Mysterious Book. While Forza Horizon 6 performed well for an Xbox title, its digital sales likely surpass physical. Nintendo titles like Yoshi typically perform strongly in physical retail, though exact figures were close.
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.
Capcom Reports 93 Percent of its Sales Are Digital, PC Accounted for 32 Million Sales in FY26
Capcom reported that 93 percent of its total sales were digital during the 2025 fiscal year, with PC accounting for 32.17 million units sold, marking the third consecutive year PC has led sales. The company aims to reach 100 million annual sales by strengthening its global sales network and nurturing older IPs like Mega Man and Devil May Cry.
Weekend PC Download Deals for May 15: The Epic Games MEGA Sale 2026
The Epic Games Store is launching one of its largest sales events of the year, offering significant discounts on PC titles. This annual sale is a major event for digital game distribution on the platform.
Capcom wants to make new Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dead Rising games
Capcom is considering new entries for its major franchises including Devil May Cry, Ace Attorney, and Dead Rising, as indicated in their latest financial report. While Resident Evil and Pragmata are set for releases, Dino Crisis was notably absent from the list of potential sequels or remakes. The company also discussed its stance on artificial intelligence in game development and the increasing trend of digital sales.
Capcom says 93% of its game sales are now digital
Capcom has reported that digital game sales now account for 93% of its total revenue, an increase from 90% in 2024. The company anticipates this figure to rise further to 95.4% in the current fiscal year. Despite the dominance of digital sales, Capcom has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the physical game market due to continued consumer demand.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new digital sales, including historically low prices for titles like Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. The article lists numerous other discounted games across various genres.
Physical Game Fans, Beware: Digital Downloads Hit an Astonishing 85% on PS5, PS4 Last Quarter
Digital game purchases accounted for 85% of sales on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in Sony's most recent financial quarter, marking a record high for the brand. While physical media sales have decreased significantly over the past decade, they still represent a substantial market, suggesting future consoles like the PlayStation 6 may continue to offer physical options, albeit potentially without a standard disc drive.
Digital sales made up 54.6% of total Nintendo (NTDOY) FY26 software revenue
Digital sales accounted for 54.6% of Nintendo's total software revenue in fiscal year 2026, indicating a continued growth trend in digital game purchases. This highlights the increasing preference for digital distribution among Nintendo consumers.
Nintendo Trumpets Enormous Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Switch Sales, Despite Online Pricing Backlash
Nintendo has announced strong sales for Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch eShop, despite criticism over the $20 price point for each Game Boy Advance title. The company is highlighting the success of these digital re-releases.
Sony Just Reported A New Record-Breaking High Figure, But It's Unsurprising
Sony reported a record-breaking 85% of PlayStation game sales were digital in Q4 of its last fiscal year, a 2% increase from the previous year. While overall gaming sales remained flat, with a decrease in hardware sales despite 1.5 million PS5 units sold, Sony's gaming operating income rose by 12%, even with a significant loss against Bungie.
Sony Removes Deals Tab From PlayStation Store
Sony has removed the deals tab from the PlayStation Store, surprising players who regularly looked for sales. The reason for the removal is unconfirmed, but speculation points to ongoing PlayStation UI updates or a recent class-action lawsuit settlement. This change follows Sony's introduction of a new 30-day online license check for digital titles.
PS Store's Deals Section Missing as PS5 Breaks Its Streak of Constant Sales
The PlayStation Store's Deals section has disappeared, and a new sale has failed to launch as expected, breaking a long streak of constant promotions. This unusual absence may be related to upcoming UI changes for the PlayStation 5, with the annual Days of Play sale also a potential factor for the next major discount event.
PS Store Deals Tab Returns, Confirms Next Sale for 13th May
The PlayStation Store's Deals tab has returned on PlayStation 5, confirming the upcoming 'Next Level Savings' sale will begin on May 13th, 2026. This follows an unusual period where the Deals tab and ongoing sales were absent, potentially due to upcoming UI changes or anticipation of the annual Days of Play event.
Nintendo has discounted a bunch of its Switch games in new rare sale
Amazon is currently offering a rare sale on digital Nintendo Switch games, featuring discounts on titles like Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp, Bayonetta 2, and Metroid Dread. Many games are priced at $40, with select titles available for $30. The sale's end date is not specified, and other publishers like Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo are also running significant discounts on the Nintendo eShop.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream beats out Resident Evil Requiem for best physical launch of 2026 in France
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has achieved the best physical launch of 2026 in France, surpassing the previous record held by Resident Evil Requiem. While exact sales figures are undisclosed, the game is expected to have sold over 70,000 copies. The article also touches on the varying popularity of physical versus digital sales across different game genres.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is reportedly taking France by storm, beating out Resident Evil; Requiem in launch physical sales
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has reportedly surpassed Resident Evil: Requiem in physical game sales in France. While exact figures are not yet public, journalist Oscar Lemaire indicated that the Nintendo title's launch sales were stronger than Capcom's horror game. The article notes that these figures only account for physical copies and do not reflect digital sales, which are increasingly dominant in the market.
