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Valve is restocking Steam Controllers tomorrow, but there’s several rules in place to secure one
Valve is restocking the Steam Controller, with a reservation queue opening on May 8th. To secure one, accounts must be in good standing and have made a prior purchase on Steam before April 27, 2026. Purchases are limited to one per customer to prevent reseller activity.
Capcom’s New PS5 Action Game Is a Massive Sales Hit
Capcom's new action-adventure game, Pragmata, has achieved over 2 million sales in its first 16 days of release. The PlayStation 5 title launched to critical acclaim, with an average score of 87 on OpenCritic. The game follows the story of spacefarer Hugh and android Diana as they battle a hostile AI on a moon research station.
Save Big On Incredible Indies With Acclaim Starting Four Pack and Spring Sale
Publisher Acclaim, Inc. has launched the Acclaim Starting Four Pack bundle on PC via Steam and initiated Spring Sale promotions for its titles on console storefronts. The bundle includes four indie games: Katanaut, Basketball Classics, The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest, and GRIDbeat!, with individual titles also available at a discount.
Capcom's Pragmata tops 2M sales within first month
Capcom's new action-adventure title, Pragmata, has achieved over two million sales worldwide within its first 16 days of release. The company attributes this rapid success to marketing initiatives, including the early availability of a playable demo.
Massive $1,000 discount drops this RTX 5090 (yes 5090) gaming laptop under $3,000
A significant $1,000 discount has reduced the price of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop, featuring an RTX 5090 graphics card, to $2,999. This sale offers a substantial price reduction compared to its original $3,999 price and other high-end models on the market. The article also touches on performance improvements offered by the RTX 5090 over the RTX 5080.
Pragmata sales have surpassed two million in just 16 days
Capcom has announced that its new science fiction adventure game, Pragmata, has sold over two million units in just 16 days. The company attributes this success to efforts to expand brand awareness prior to launch. Sales figures were not broken down by platform, but the game is also noted for its potential to become a long-running franchise.
Pragmata Success Continues, Now at Two Million Copies Sold
Capcom announced that its new intellectual property, Pragmata, has sold over two million copies worldwide within 16 days of its April 17, 2026 launch. The company considers the game a success and is exploring future possibilities, including a potential sequel, citing its emotionally driven narrative and unique gameplay as key factors.
Pragmata hits 2 million sales in 16 days, and after Capcom teased its potential future as a franchise, I'm even…
Capcom's new intellectual property, Pragmata, has achieved two million sales in just 16 days following its release. The company attributes the success to marketing initiatives like a playable demo and the game's unique gameplay and emotionally driven narrative. Capcom also teased the potential for Pragmata to become a long-running franchise, similar to Monster Hunter or Resident Evil.
PRAGMATA sales top two million in 16 days
The science-fiction action-adventure game PRAGMATA has achieved over two million sales in just 16 days. This milestone highlights the game's strong commercial performance shortly after its release.
On Sale
Creature Publisher announced its 2026 sale event on Steam. Further details regarding specific discounts and dates are expected to be released closer to the event.
Star Wars: Battlefront Is Reportedly The Best Selling Franchise Game In US History
Mat Piscatella, an analyst for Circana, reported that Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is the best-selling Star Wars game in U.S. history and ranks seventh overall in lifetime franchise sales. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Steam Controller Went Out of Stock “Faster Than We Anticipated”, Says Valve
Valve announced that the Steam Controller has sold out faster than anticipated, with the company working to restock the device and provide an updated timeline soon. The controller, priced at $99, has received praise for its features, customizability, and compatibility across Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
On Sale
Curve Games has launched a publisher sale on Steam, featuring discounts on the Mortal Kombat franchise. Additionally, Labyrinth Of The Demon King is available for 30% off on Steam.
"Steam Controller ran out faster than we anticipated" Valve say, surprising no one, promising to get more stock in
Valve has announced that the newly released Steam Controller has completely sold out, exceeding their anticipated stock levels. The company stated they are working to replenish inventory and will provide an update on the timeline soon. The article also warns readers against purchasing from scalpers on platforms like eBay.
Valve to restock Steam Controller after it sells out in a day
Valve's new Steam Controller sold out in less than a day, surprising the company and leading to inflated prices on resale markets. Valve has stated they are working to restock the device and will provide an update on the timeline soon.
Steam Controller more popular than Valve expected - they're working on stock issues
Valve has acknowledged that the Steam Controller sold out much faster than anticipated, leading to stock issues and scalping. The company stated they are working on replenishing inventory and will provide an update on the expected timeline soon.
Tokyo Scramble free update brings improvements and discount
Tokyo Scramble has received a free update, version 1.0.3, which introduces gameplay improvements, balance adjustments, and quality-of-life features based on community feedback. To celebrate, the survival puzzle-action game is available at a 33% discount until May 12.
Control Has Sold Over 6 Million Units
Remedy Entertainment announced that its 2019 title Control has surpassed six million units sold worldwide. This sales milestone was driven by strong momentum in the first quarter of 2026, partly due to the upcoming Control Resonant expansion. The game is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, iPad, and iPhone.
Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) is the Top-Selling Star Wars Game in US History
Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) has been recognized as the best-selling Star Wars game in US history, according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. The franchise as a whole ranks seventh in overall earnings. The article also briefly mentions Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the enduring popularity of Star Wars: Battlefront II, while noting the continued lack of news on Star Wars: Eclipse.
Steam Deckbuilders Fest
The Steam Deckbuilders Fest is currently running, highlighting the deckbuilding genre with discounts on various games. This event celebrates games that involve card mechanics and strategy.