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It doesn't seem like Nintendo plans to drop cartridges anytime soon, as the Switch 2 maker reports 38.5% of its…
Nintendo's latest financial report indicates that 38.5% of its software sales between March 30 and June 30, 2026, were physical, suggesting the company will continue to support physical game cartridges. This contrasts with Sony's stated plans to cease disc production by January 2028. Digital sales, including subscriptions and DLC, accounted for 61.5% of Nintendo's revenue during the same period.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 appears to earn an estimated $30 thousand on Steam per negative review
GameDiscoverCo has released an unconventional analysis of Steam sales data, highlighting metrics like revenue per negative review. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 reportedly earns an estimated $30,000 for every negative review, indicating significant revenue despite player dissatisfaction. The analysis also touches on player sentiment, game abandonment, and the impact of multiplayer and free-to-play models on reviews.
Analysis suggests Marathon’s sales are underwhelming, yet updates continue for the extraction shooter
Analysis from Alinea Analytics suggests Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon has underperformed commercially, selling approximately 1.2 million units for $55 million across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox. Despite these figures, the game continues to receive frequent updates, including a new character and adjustments to its ranked and endgame modes, with developers aiming to improve matchmaking and player engagement.