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On Sale
Several PC games are currently on sale, including Everwind with a 20% discount and Devil May Cry 5 with an 85% discount on Steam. Still Wakes the Deep is available for 75% off, and MULLET MADJACK has a 35% discount. Humble is also offering 15th Anniversary Game Bundles.
Doom is 10 years old today, and you can pick it up for just $2 on Steam
The 2016 reboot of Doom is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Bethesda Softworks is offering the game for a limited time on Steam for $2, a 90% discount. Other Doom titles are also on sale, with prices ranging from $2 to $23.09, but the 2016 version is the cheapest and a highly recommended purchase.
Celebrate 10 Years of Warhammer Skulls This May: Expect Updates on Space Marine 2, Darktide AND Exciting World Premieres!
Games Workshop announced the return of Warhammer Skulls, a showcase for Warhammer video games, taking place on May 21st. The event will feature updates and world premieres from various developers, including anticipated titles like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. Additionally, sales on select Warhammer video games will run until May 28th.
Save Up To 25% Off Hori's Switch 2 Controllers And Accessories At Target
Target is offering discounts of up to 25% on various Hori controllers and accessories for the Nintendo Switch. The sale includes pastel-colored Wired Switch 2 controllers, a Zelda-themed Horipad, a wireless Horipad, the Split Pad Compact, and the Mario Kart Racing Wheel Pro Mini. Some deals are available until June 20, while others have unspecified end dates.
Monster Hunter Wilds Sales Really Have Fallen Off a Cliff
Despite setting launch records for Capcom in February 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a significant sales decline, selling only 132,000 copies in the last fiscal quarter. This performance is worse than its predecessor, Monster Hunter Rise, and its expansion, Sunbreak. Capcom hopes a planned large-scale expansion will help revitalize sales.
Last Chance to Buy These 25+ PS5, PS4 Games in PS Store's Next Level Savings Sale
The PlayStation Store's Next Level Savings sale offers discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 titles until May 27th. This guide highlights recommended games, including Demon's Souls, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Gears of War: Reloaded, many of which are at their lowest prices ever.
Capcom secures ninth consecutive year of profit boosted by Resident Evil Requiem
Capcom has reported its ninth consecutive year of profit growth, driven by strong digital content sales, particularly from Resident Evil Requiem. The company achieved record unit sales and significant revenue increases across its gaming, esports, and arcade divisions. Capcom forecasts continued growth for the upcoming fiscal year, aiming for 100 million annual unit sales in its core digital business.
Silent Hill f shipments and digital sales top two million
Total shipments and digital sales for the game Silent Hill f have exceeded two million units globally. This milestone indicates strong commercial performance for the title since its release.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Drop Duchy with a 40% discount, Everwind and Docked with 20% off, and NEKOPARA Vol. 2 with a significant 70% price reduction.
Saros Is Selling Slower Than Returnal
Sony's exclusive game Saros has sold over 300,000 copies in its first two weeks, generating approximately $22 million. Despite the availability of more PlayStation 5 consoles compared to when Returnal launched, Saros is selling at a slower pace due to a more crowded gaming market. The article suggests that while initial sales are soft, word-of-mouth could still boost its long-term performance.
Crimson Desert's Massive Success Is Down to the US, Europe, and Strong Console Sales
Crimson Desert has achieved over 5 million sales since its March launch, with 94% of revenue coming from overseas markets, primarily the US and Europe. Sales are split evenly between PC and console platforms, defying expectations that PC would dominate due to the game's technical demands.
Dead Space 4 looks unlikely as "companies are looking for the next Fortnite," series producer says
Dead Space series producer Chuck Beaver suggests that a Dead Space 4 is unlikely because companies are now prioritizing live-service games like Fortnite over single-player experiences. Despite the critical success of the original games and the 2023 remake, poor sales figures and the high cost of development mean that Electronic Arts is unlikely to greenlight another installment. Beaver noted that while horror games have dedicated fanbases, their sales potential often has a ceiling, making them less attractive investments compared to perennial money-makers.
On Sale
The PLAYISM Publisher Sale 2025 is now live on Steam, offering significant discounts on various titles. Players can save up to 82% on Deliver Us The Moon, and 20% on Docked and Everwind. The sale also features a 'pay what you want' option for Turn-Based Games.
On Sale
Blizzard Entertainment is offering deals on its games through the Battle.net platform. Specific details on the sales are not provided in this brief announcement.
JRPGs struggle to break 3 million sales, Xenoblade lead once said, and after his hesitance to focus on cutting-edge tech, Xenoblade Chronicles X's wonky Switch 2 edition may have proven him right
Tetsuya Takahashi, director of Xenoblade Chronicles, and Katsuhiro Harada, former Tekken producer, previously discussed the sales limitations of JRPGs, with Takahashi noting a barrier around 2-3 million units. Harada suggested focusing on cutting-edge technology as a solution, a point Takahashi was hesitant about due to budget concerns. Recent releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Xenoblade Chronicles X's Switch 2 enhancements have not significantly broken this sales barrier, with the latter even receiving criticism for its visual performance.
Mouse P.I. For Hire sold so well its publisher has made all invested money back
Mouse P.I. For Hire has achieved significant commercial success, selling approximately 730,000 copies across multiple platforms. Its strong performance has allowed the publisher to recoup all invested capital. This marks a successful debut for developer Fumi Games.
Save Some Green by Going Green... Energize Your Forests & Celebrate Arbor Day With Batteries Plus
Batteries Plus is offering discounts on Energizer Max batteries throughout May, with savings of $5 on one 24-pack and $12 on two. For every pack purchased, Batteries Plus will donate $1 to the Arbor Day Foundation to support tree planting initiatives. This partnership aims to help restore forests damaged by events like the 2021 Bootleg Fire.
Steam week in review: Forza Horizon is the last truly mainstream multiplatform racing series
Forza Horizon 6 is a top seller on Steam, with over 500,000 pre-orders reported by mid-April, indicating strong consumer interest despite the game's not yet being released. The article discusses the declining mainstream relevance of racing games, with Forza Horizon being a notable exception, and analyzes sales trends for various racing titles on Steam.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Has Sold 730,000 Units Since Launch, Recoups Publisher’s Expenses
Fumi Games' first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire has sold approximately 730,000 units across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch since its April 16th launch. Publisher PlaySide Games announced that the game has recouped its publishing and marketing expenses, generating $21.4 million in gross platform sales and $13 million in revenue before royalties. The company anticipates continued strong sales and is working on a paid expansion for a Q4 2026 release.
On Sale
REANIMAL is available for 25% off on Steam, and Do Not Feed the Monkeys is on sale for 92% off. These discounts are available on the PC platform.