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Nintendo Download – August 13, 2026 (North America) – CloverPit, Duskfade, Madden NFL 27, Starsand Island, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of August 13, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include Madden NFL 27, CloverPit, Duskfade, and Starsand Island, alongside digital sales and an in-game event for Pokémon Pokopia.
Daybreak and Cold Iron will discount Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 for prequel players following Switch sunset
Daybreak and Cold Iron Studios will offer discounts on Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 for players who lost access to the original Aliens Fireteam Elite due to its cloud version being sunsetted on the Nintendo Switch. The companies acknowledged player frustration over purchasing a game they can no longer play and are working on a program to provide a discounted voucher or credit for the sequel. The sequel will run locally on the Nintendo Switch 2, preventing similar issues.
Sony’s All-Digital PlayStation Future Needs A Little More Steam
Sony is moving towards an all-digital future for PlayStation, with physical game discs set to be phased out by 2028. While digital sales are increasing, the article argues that Sony needs to improve its PlayStation Store by implementing a robust refund system similar to Steam's and enhancing game discoverability to better support smaller developers and provide a healthier marketplace for consumers.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Ball x Pit, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, Winter Burrow, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Ball x Pit, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension, and Winter Burrow. The sale includes a vast array of games from various publishers, with discounts on popular titles such as Hogwarts Legacy and The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, more
Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop listings reveal file sizes for upcoming and recently released games. Notable titles include The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered at 61.5GB and Madden NFL 27 at 49.9GB for the Switch 2, alongside numerous smaller titles for both platforms.
How Sony can soften the blow of a digital-only future - Reader's Feature
A reader suggests ways Sony Interactive Entertainment could mitigate the negative impact of a digital-only future for the PlayStation 5 and future consoles. The suggestions include cheaper game prices, more consistent pricing for older titles, a rewarding loyalty program, better refund policies similar to Steam, and a monthly payment option for new console hardware.
Star Trek: Legends has been delisted on Nintendo Switch
Star Trek: Legends has been delisted from the Nintendo Switch digital storefront and will be removed from PC soon. While players who previously purchased the game can still access it, new purchases are no longer possible. The game will be fully taken offline on September 3, 2026.
Xbox Won’t Leave Steam Leading Up to Project Helix Launch – Rumor
A rumor suggests Xbox will not remove its games from Steam before the launch of Project Helix, with sources indicating no immediate plans to leave the platform. Xbox is heavily investing in PC gaming, with Game Pass targeting a different audience than Steam users. Microsoft may also open the Battle.net launcher to third-party developers following the Activision Blizzard acquisition.
US: Nintendo Download for 30th July, 2026
Nintendo of America has released its latest download list for the week of July 30, 2026. The update includes new content for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring pre-orders and available titles on the Nintendo eShop.
Popular 2023 PS5, PS4 Game Quietly Delisted From PlayStation Store
Frontier Developments' F1 Manager 2023 has been quietly delisted from the PlayStation Store for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The game, released in August 2023 and generally well-received, is no longer available for purchase. Players who already own the game can still access it, and a PS4 copy includes a free PS5 upgrade. The next installment, F1 Manager 2024, is currently on sale.
Nintendo Download – July 30, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 30, 2026. The list includes new retail releases for the Nintendo Switch 2, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and The Prince of Tennis titles, alongside numerous digital-only games for both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch.
Sunday Consolidation
The closure of the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 has led to a significant increase in the prices of digital games for the console. This event highlights concerns about game preservation and the long-term availability of digital titles on older platforms.
Meta launches a storefront platform through Facebook Marketplace
Meta has launched a new platform called Seller through Facebook Marketplace, aiming to professionalize the existing e-commerce service. This initiative seeks to enhance the user experience for both buyers and sellers on the platform.
Nintendo Download – July 23, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 23, 2026. The list includes new retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, featuring a variety of genres and indie games.
Steam Debuts New Gifting Features and Functionality, Expands Guest Checkouts
Valve has introduced new gifting features to Steam, enhancing its digital storefront. These updates include a guest checkout option for users without a Steam account, the ability to gift games across different regions, and expanded wishlist functionality. These changes aim to make the process of gifting digital games and hardware more seamless for users and their friends.
Valve just made two big changes to Steam: Wishlists are smarter, and it's easier to gift games while telling your…
Valve has implemented significant updates to Steam, enhancing its wishlist functionality with custom categories and improved notifications, alongside streamlining the game gifting process. Users can now create and share specific wishlist categories, and gifting is simplified with guest checkout and the removal of the need for friends to be connected on Steam.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 21, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update, adding new content, games, and add-ons for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation VR owners. The July PlayStation Plus Essential lineup includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King.
Nintendo Download – July 16, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 16, 2026. The update includes new retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch, featuring a variety of genres from RPGs and simulation games to fitness and puzzle titles.
PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale arrives on July 15
The PlayStation Store's Summer Sale begins on July 15th, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 games, add-ons, and more. The sale will feature hundreds of titles, with new deals refreshing on July 27th and concluding on August 12th.
Dutch consumer group suing PlayStation argues the end of physical discs just proves its point: 'Sony alone decides what a game costs and even how long you are allowed to use it'
A Dutch consumer group, Stichting Massaschade & Consument, is suing Sony for €400 million over its 30% PlayStation Store tax, arguing that the upcoming discontinuation of physical discs by 2028 will give Sony complete control over game pricing and usage. The group compares Sony's practices to those of Apple and Steam, highlighting concerns about consumer ownership and lack of alternatives.
