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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.
Valve's Gabe Newell always understood what Steam does better than every other PC and console store: "The thing that we've been successful with are the Steam sales"
Valve boss Gabe Newell has long understood that Steam's success stems from its effective sales strategy, making game purchases an entertaining experience rather than just a transaction. This approach, which encourages impulse buys and treats the digital library as a collection of potential experiences, remains a key differentiator for the platform, even as the gaming landscape shifts towards live service titles.
Weekend Console Download Deals for May 8: Xbox Game Studios Sale
Xbox is currently featuring a sale on its first-party titles, while PlayStation has no comparable deals available this weekend. The article highlights the ongoing discounts on Xbox Game Studios releases.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including Conan Exiles Enhanced with a 25% discount and R.E.P.O., FOUNDRY, and Mosa Lina each with 30% off. Heavenly Bullets is available on a pay-what-you-want basis with proceeds going to charity.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream sells over 3.8 million units
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has achieved significant success, selling over 3.8 million units within its first two weeks of release. This milestone highlights the game's strong performance in the market.
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold more than 4 million units
Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, the remakes originally released in 2004, have collectively sold over 4 million units. These titles are part of the long-running Pokémon franchise.
Windrose closes in on two million sales, joining the new games and studios that dominated 2026 so far
The pirate adventure game Windrose has achieved nearly two million sales, leading a trend of smaller studios and original IPs dominating the market in early 2026. Other successful titles include Crimson Desert, FC 26, Pragmata, and Slay the Spire 2, indicating a shift away from AAA dominance towards innovative indie and AA experiences.
Shockingly, way fewer people are buying PlayStation 5 after Sony hiked its price
PlayStation 5 console sales have significantly decreased by nearly 50 percent in the last quarter of fiscal year 2025 following Sony's price hikes. Despite the dip in unit sales, Sony's hardware generation remains its most profitable to date. Future sales forecasts for fiscal year 2026 may be impacted by AI memory shortages and potential further price adjustments.
On Sale
GOG.com is holding an Uncharted Anniversary Sale, offering discounts on games in the series. Blue's News may earn a commission from sales made through their links.
Engagement Ring
The game Dead as Disco has achieved significant commercial success, selling 100,000 copies within its first 24 hours of release. This sales milestone was reported by Bluesky.
Pricing and censorship complaints be damned: Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen sold over 4 million units in six weeks
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold over 4 million units combined globally within six weeks of their release on Game Boy Advance. Despite controversies regarding pricing and a profanity filter, the remakes have achieved significant commercial success. The article also notes the strong sales of the new title Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch.
Pokémon Pokopia sold over 4 million units in the five weeks after its release
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 4 million units in the five weeks following its release. This indicates strong commercial performance for the latest entry in the Pokémon franchise.
Pokopia is already in the top 5 best-selling Pokemon spin-offs of all time, with around 20% of Switch 2 owners buying…
Pokemon Pokopia has sold over four million copies on the Nintendo Switch 2 in its first five weeks, making it one of the best-selling Pokemon spin-off titles of all time. This sales figure places it among the top-selling games on the platform, with Nintendo reporting strong performance for the title.
Steam Controller – köa för köp kl. 19 i kväll
Valve has announced a new reservation queue for the Steam Controller, which sold out within 30 minutes of its initial release. To combat scalpers, only one controller can be reserved per Steam account. Availability for regions outside of North America is expected in the coming weeks.
Price Controversy Did Nothing To Stifle Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen On Switch
Despite initial price controversy, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold over 4 million copies on Nintendo Switch within six weeks of release. The re-releases have achieved roughly a third of the sales of the original Game Boy Advance titles. Separately, Pokémon Pokopia also surpassed 4 million sales on Switch 2 in five weeks.
