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Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2026)
Nintendo Life has revealed its top three eShop-only releases for May 2026. Mina the Hollower took first place, followed by Mixtape and Sektori. The article details the selection process, which involves staff votes on reviewed digital-only Nintendo Switch titles.
Bungie saves Marathon Deluxe Edition mix-up by giving affected players the base game for free
Bungie is offering the base edition of Marathon for free to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade during a recent promotion on PlayStation. An issue arose where users were not clearly informed that the upgrade did not include the base game, leading to potential loss of access after the free trial. Bungie has since corrected the store messaging and is providing the base game to affected customers.
Steam puts out a ‘refreshed’ store home page with more personalization and features
Valve has refreshed the Steam store's home page with a focus on personalization and improved user experience. New features include more detailed game recommendations, updated wishlist and sale sections, and a personalized calendar highlighting new releases. The update also brings visual parity, higher resolution images, and better gamepad navigation.
Steam store redesign finally live for everyone
Valve has fully launched its redesigned Steam Store homepage, featuring a wider layout, larger game artwork, and improved experiences for Steam Deck and Big Picture Mode. Key additions include a Personalized Calendar for tailored game recommendations and expanded visibility for DLC and wishlist deals. The update also shifts focus in the 'Popular Upcoming' section towards major releases, potentially impacting indie game visibility.
Marathon Deluxe Edition discount offers free-trial players bonuses without the full game, confusion ensues
Confusion has arisen around Marathon's Deluxe Edition on PlayStation, where a discounted version purchased by users does not include the full base game after a free trial ends. This issue stems from a PlayStation Store quirk that treated the free trial as the full game, allowing the discounted upgrade. Bungie has extended the free trial and offered in-game currency to mitigate player frustration.
Poll: Do you like the new Steam store design, or is it 'hot garbage'?
A recent update to the Steam store has introduced new features and design tweaks, sparking a debate among users about its quality. While some users express strong negative reactions, calling the new design 'hot garbage,' others find it acceptable or even positive. The article encourages readers to share their opinions via a poll and comments.
Bungie Fixes Marathon Mess by Giving Away Full Game to Fans Who Purchased Due to Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie has decided to grant full access to the base game Marathon to players who purchased the Deluxe Edition upgrade due to a misleading PlayStation Store description. The upgrade, priced at $14.99, initially implied it would unlock the full game during an open play week, but only provided access to cosmetic items. Bungie will honor these purchases, allowing affected players to keep the full game.
Another Marathon Mess as Bungie Changes Misleading PS5 Store Description
Bungie is facing criticism for a misleading description on the PlayStation Store for its free trial of the first-person shooter Marathon. Players who downloaded the trial could purchase a "Deluxe Edition Upgrade" for $14.99, which was presented as including the full game but only offered cosmetic items and access for the duration of the trial. The product page has since been updated to clarify this, but the author suggests Sony should honor original purchases or offer refunds.
Nintendo Download – June 4, 2026 (Europe)
The European Nintendo Download for the week of June 4, 2026, features several new releases for the Nintendo Switch 2. Notable retail titles include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, while digital downloads include Isekai Villain – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Little Nightmares 2 Enhanced Edition, and System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster.
PS5's PS Store Shovelware Purge Continues with the Removal of More Garbage Games
Sony is actively removing shovelware titles from the PlayStation 5's PlayStation Store, with the micro-indie studio Acyntha being the latest to have its relationship with PlayStation terminated. Games like Pizza No Pizza and New Supper Banana will be delisted by the end of the month. This ongoing purge aims to clean up the storefront of titles that exist primarily to offer easy Platinum Trophies.
1000+ PS5, PS4 Games Being Delisted in PS Store Bloodbath
Sony has begun delisting thousands of low-quality games from the PlayStation Store across both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Companies like Webnetic, Violarte, SimulaMaker, and West Connection have had their titles removed due to the crackdown on junk games. This action marks the most significant cleanup of the digital storefront to date.
Valve antitrust lawsuit reportedly reveals lengths Steam owner is willing to go to prevent cheaper prices elsewhere
A new antitrust lawsuit accuses Valve of abusing its dominant position in the PC marketplace by forcing developers to maintain price parity across digital storefronts. Emails revealed in the case suggest Valve threatened to delist games like Rainbow Six Siege and removed pre-orders for Middle-earth: Shadow of War when publishers offered cheaper deals elsewhere. Valve denies having a formal price parity policy.
'We're Continuing Our Journey on Xbox, Switch, and Steam': Sony Wages War on 1,000+ Crappy PS5 Games
Sony is actively removing low-quality games from the PlayStation Store, with publisher Webnetic announcing its entire library of over 1,200 titles will be delisted. While the exact removal date is unclear, this move aims to improve the browsing experience on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 by cracking down on egregious examples of shovelware. Webnetic plans to continue releasing games on other platforms like Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
Unlock Free Content: The Essential Guide To Switch Game Codes In 2026
This guide explains how to find and redeem digital codes for the Nintendo Switch, covering full games, DLC, items, and discounts. It provides step-by-step instructions for using the Nintendo eShop and troubleshooting common redemption errors like region mismatches or invalid codes.
Stray free upgrade to Nintendo Switch 2 not being applied due to an error
Annapurna Interactive has announced an issue with the free upgrade for Stray on Nintendo Switch, where the intended 100% owner's discount is not being applied due to a storefront error. The company is working with Nintendo to resolve the problem within the next few days and apologizes for the inconvenience.
Nintendo Download – May 28, 2026 (North America) – Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Mina the Hollower, more
The North American Nintendo Download report for the week of May 28, 2026, highlights new releases on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Mina the Hollower, and Lollipop Chainsaw Repop, alongside numerous other indie and digital-only games.
Fun PS4 Games $2 on PS Store Ahead of Permanent Delisting
QubicGames is offering a last-minute discount on its PlayStation 4 titles, Bright Side: Riddles and Puzzles and Bright Side: Quiz, for $1.99 each on the PlayStation Store before they are permanently delisted on June 11. The PC versions will be removed from Steam on June 30, and the games have already been delisted from Xbox and Nintendo stores.
New PS Plus Classic Game Missing Popular PS5, PS4 Feature
The PlayStation 1 classic Time Crisis has been added to PlayStation Plus and the PlayStation Store without support for trophies, disappointing players. Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has a history of not implementing trophies in its classic releases, with its emulation partner Implicit Conversions citing increased development costs as a potential reason.
LEGO 2K Drive suddenly delisted from online storefronts
The kart racing game LEGO 2K Drive, developed by Visual Concepts, is being delisted from digital storefronts on May 19, 2026, with online servers to follow on May 31, 2027. The delisting may be due to expiring LEGO licenses, a common occurrence for LEGO-branded games. This event coincides with the Stop Killing Games movement's advocacy for media preservation in the European Parliament.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Tales of Arise, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Bubsy 4D, more
Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 have had numerous game file sizes listed on the eShops. The listings include titles such as Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, and Bubsy 4D, with sizes ranging from under 100MB to over 55GB.
