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Nintendo Download – March 26, 2026 (North America) – Super Mario Bros. Wonder re-release, Virtua Fighter 5, Kena, South of Midnight, Midnight Walk, more
The North American Nintendo Download for March 26, 2026, features new releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including Super Mario Bros. Wonder – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Virtua Fighter 5, Kena Bridge of Spirits, and South of Midnight. The update also highlights ongoing sales and the "Unyielding Strength" event for Donkey Kong Bananza DLC.
The Spring Sale comes to PlayStation Store March 25
The PlayStation Store Spring Sale is set to begin on March 25. Further details about the sale's duration and specific discounts were not immediately available.
Magic: The Gathering Collector Boosters Boxes Score Hefty Discounts Thanks to Spring Sale Deals at Amazon
Amazon is offering significant discounts on Collector Booster boxes for Magic: The Gathering as part of a spring sale. Deals are also available for Collector Booster boxes related to Spider-Man, Avatar, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Magic Precon Decks Score Heavy Discounts in Amazon's Spring Sale Deals
Amazon's Spring Sale is featuring significant discounts on various Magic: The Gathering preconstructed decks. The sale includes offerings from both Universes Beyond and original Magic sets, providing an opportunity for players to acquire ready-to-play decks at a reduced price.
Crimson Desert Hits 3 Million Copies Sold and Pearl Abyss Isn't Done Yet
Crimson Desert has achieved 3 million copies sold worldwide within six days of its release, with reviews on Steam shifting to 'very positive'. Pearl Abyss plans to continue supporting the game with quality-of-life improvements and potential DLC, having already released a patch addressing boss difficulty and camp storage.
Guild Wars 2 kicks off another new hero boost event and sales as Super Adventure Box looms
ArenaNet has launched a new hero boost event for Guild Wars 2, offering 50% more experience and increased rewards for magic find, WvW, and PvP tracks for two weeks. Additionally, discounts are available on the base game and its expansions. The Super Adventure Box event is also set to return in mid-April.
Save On Xbox Controller Deals During Amazon's Spring Sale
Amazon's Spring Sale, running from March 25 to March 31, features discounted Xbox Wireless Controllers in various colors, with prices reduced by approximately 25%. The Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Wireless Controller is also available at a reduced price. These deals offer savings on a popular gaming peripheral.
Month-Old PS5 Action RPG Already Discounted on PS Store
Obsidian Entertainment's action RPG Avowed, released last month for PlayStation 5, is currently available at a discounted price of $37.49 on the PlayStation Store as part of a Spring Sale. The game, which received positive reviews, is also available on Xbox Series X and PC, with the PlayStation 5 version holding the highest Metacritic score.
Metroid Prime 4 Receives Steep Discount At Japanese Retailers 3 Months After Release
Metroid Prime 4 has received a significant discount at Japanese retailers just three months after its release. This article also discusses the top Nintendo Switch games from the past year and serves as a buying guide for various platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
GameStop (GME) Q4 2025 hardware and software sales fell from the prior year
GameStop reported a significant drop in net sales for Q4 2025 compared to the previous year. This decline occurred despite the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, indicating a challenging period for the company's hardware and software sales.
The Spring Sale comes to PlayStation Store March 25
The PlayStation Store's Spring Sale will begin on March 25 and run until April 22, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide selection of games. The sale includes major titles and acclaimed classics, with specific sale periods and regional variations noted.
Marathon Sales Look Soft So Far – PC By Far The Favoured Platform
Marathon has sold approximately 1.2 million copies, generating around $48 million in revenue, with PC being the dominant platform for sales. Despite initial sales being softer than anticipated by Sony and Bungie, the game has received positive reviews. However, current player trends suggest a potential challenge for its long-term viability as a live service title.
PS5 Players Seemingly Skip Marathon as Sales Estimates Look Very Weak
Sales estimates for Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon suggest weak performance, with only 1.2 million copies sold since its March 5th launch, primarily on PC. PlayStation 5 sales are particularly low, accounting for only 19% of purchases. Despite positive reviews and a recent endgame raid, player numbers have declined since launch, raising concerns about the game's long-term viability for Sony.
"Weird and bats**t" Steam launch of two different indie games with the same name ended in 3x more sales than expected: "It all absolutely popped off"
Two unrelated indie games, both titled "Piece by Piece," launched on Steam around the same time, leading to unexpected sales boosts for developer Gamkat and publisher No More Robots. This naming coincidence resulted in roughly triple the expected sales and a significant increase in wishlists, as many players purchased the games as a bundle.
Nintendo cuts Switch 2 production following disappointing holiday sales, but history shows why we shouldn’t be surprised
Nintendo has reportedly cut production of the Nintendo Switch 2 by 30% following disappointing holiday sales in the U.S. Despite this downturn, the article suggests that Nintendo's history of console sales fluctuations, including past successes like the Nintendo Wii and the original Nintendo Switch, indicates a potential for future recovery. Factors such as tariffs and rising memory chip prices are cited as contributing to the current market challenges.
Japan: Retailers slash price of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Japanese retailers are significantly discounting Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch, a move unusual for Nintendo's first-party titles. This price reduction follows mixed reviews for the game, with some critics noting empty open-world areas and resulting in a critic score of 78.
Engagement Ring
Crimson Desert has achieved 3 million copies sold worldwide. Separately, Tekken 8 experienced review bombing following the launch of its third season, indicating ongoing community sentiment issues.
Nintendo Switch 2 Production Reportedly Slashed After Weak Holiday Sales
Nintendo is reportedly reducing production of the Nintendo Switch 2, planning to manufacture four million units this quarter, a 33% decrease from the initial six million. This decision follows weaker-than-expected holiday sales, despite the console outselling its predecessor in the US. Production cuts may also be related to upcoming European regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries by 2027.
Nintendo has reportedly cut Switch 2 production significantly due to weak holiday sales and now aims to produce 4 million units instead of 6 million this quarter
Nintendo has reportedly cut production of the Nintendo Switch 2 by 33%, aiming for 4 million units this quarter instead of 6 million, due to weaker-than-expected holiday sales. Despite strong performance from exclusive titles like Pokémon Pokopia, overall console demand is cited as the reason for the production adjustment, not rising RAM costs.
Crimson Desert Sales Surpass Three Million Units In Five Day
Pearl Abyss announced that Crimson Desert has sold over three million units worldwide in less than a week since its March 19 launch. The open-world action-adventure game set in Pywel follows the journey of Kliff as he rebuilds the Greymanes. Special editions and pre-order bonuses are available, including a PS5 exclusive DLC.
