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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.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Moss: The Forgotten Relic, Denshattack, Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, more
Nintendo eShop listings reveal the file sizes for numerous games on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Titles include Moss: The Forgotten Relic, Denshattack, and Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, with file sizes ranging from under 1MB to over 11GB.
As Xbox and PlayStation flounder, Steam is reportedly having another record year
Valve's PC storefront Steam has achieved record-breaking revenue in the first half of 2026, generating an estimated $11.1 billion. This growth is attributed to the strong performance of the Chinese market, higher new release prices, and the return of third-party publishers. Meanwhile, Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation divisions are facing challenges due to declining sales, increased hardware costs, and negative consumer sentiment.
Last time PlayStation threatened to close PS3 and Vita digital stores, the players revolted: "As gamers and collectors this is a hard pill to swallow"
The potential closure of digital storefronts for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita has sparked concern among gamers and collectors. Experts note that this could significantly increase the value and scarcity of physical copies for many digital-only or hard-to-find titles. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate between digital convenience and the long-term accessibility and ownership provided by physical media.
US: Nintendo Download for 9th July, 2026
Nintendo of America has announced its latest Nintendo Download for the week of July 9, 2026. The update includes new pre-orders, music activities, and sales available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Download – July 9, 2026 (Europe)
The European Nintendo Download for the week of July 9, 2026, features new releases for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Notable titles include Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 1 + 2 Dual Collection for Switch 2, alongside a variety of games for the current Nintendo Switch.
PlayStation Store Update Worldwide July 7, 2026
Sony's PlayStation Store has received its weekly update for July 7, 2026, bringing new content, add-ons, and games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR, and PlayStation Plus subscribers. The North American update includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, Cross Code, and For the King as part of the PlayStation Plus Essential lineup, alongside numerous other titles.
List of PS3 Games on PlayStation Store With PS5, PS4 Cross-Buy
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in July 2027, impacting digital game purchases. Players can still buy games until then, with some PS1/PSP classics and digital PS3 titles offering cross-buy functionality on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
PlayStation goes all-digital, lessons learned for Square Enix, and what happens when fantasy projects collide with the…
Sony PlayStation will discontinue physical game disc production for new games starting January 2028, coinciding with the closure of the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million players, and CD Projekt Red is consolidating its brand. IO Interactive's fantasy RPG Project Fantasy faces uncertainty as Xbox funding has been pulled.
US: Nintendo Download for 2nd July, 2026
Nintendo of America has announced the latest Nintendo Download for the week of July 2nd, 2026. The update includes new pre-orders, music activities, and titles available on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch.
Nintendo Download – July 2, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of July 2, 2026. The lineup includes retail titles like Momento Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains and High On Life 2, alongside a large selection of digital-only games for the Nintendo Switch.
Consoles continue their trend of just becoming worst PCs
The article argues that modern consoles like PlayStation and Xbox are becoming inferior versions of PCs, losing their unique advantages. Factors like the shift to digital-only, rising prices, and the diminishing value of exclusives are making PCs a more compelling and flexible gaming platform.
PS3 & PS Vita PlayStation Store Shutting Down 2027 — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
Sony Interactive Entertainment will be shutting down the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in July 2027, preventing new digital game and DLC purchases. Previously purchased content will remain downloadable. Some regions will see earlier closures due to payment processing standards.
Sony To End PlayStation Store Support On PS3 And Vita
Sony is ending support for the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. While specific closure dates vary by region, the PlayStation Store on PS3 will begin closing in select markets in August 2024, with global closures for both platforms expected by July 2027. Players will still be able to redownload previously purchased digital content after the store closes.
PS3 & PS Vita PlayStation Stores to shut down
Sony's PlayStation is ending online store support for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. The PS3 store will begin closing in select markets in August 2026, with a full global closure of both PS3 and Vita stores planned for July 2027. After the closures, users will no longer be able to purchase new games, though previously bought titles will remain available for download.
Sony confirms the shutdown of the PS3 and PS Vita storefront starting this August in select markets
Sony has announced the shutdown of the digital storefronts for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles, with closures beginning in August 2026 in select markets and globally by July 2027. The company cited the need to support modern commerce systems as the reason for the decision, acknowledging the historical significance of these platforms.
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store for PS3 and Vita… again
Sony is permanently closing the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles in July 2027, with some regions seeing earlier shutdowns starting in August 2026. While previously purchased digital content will remain downloadable, no new purchases will be possible. This decision is attributed to the need to support modern commerce systems and focus resources on newer platforms.
PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it – starting as soon as…
Sony Interactive Entertainment is officially closing the PlayStation Store on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita consoles. The closures will begin in August 2026 for some Latin American and Middle Eastern countries, with a wider closure for all other regions in July 2027. This decision follows a previous reversal in 2021 when Sony initially planned to shut down these digital storefronts.
