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Nintendo Download – August 6, 2026 (North America) – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Montabi, more
Nintendo's North American eShop update for the week of August 6, 2026, features new releases like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also includes DLC for The Pokémon Pokopia, various digital downloads, and a game trial for NBA 2K26 for Nintendo Switch Online members.
Forget Steam’s Summer Sale: Here Are Five Must-Play Games You Can Get Even Cheaper
This article highlights five PC games available on sale through Fanatical, suggesting they are better deals than Steam's Summer Sale. Featured titles include Monster Hunter Wilds, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Nioh 3, and Dynasty Warriors: Origins, with discounts up to 63%.
Nintendo's Switch 2 console sales just dropped significantly
Sales for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console have reportedly decreased significantly. This decline precedes an anticipated price increase scheduled for next month.
Halo On PS5 Is Off To A Slow Start, Expert Says
Halo: Campaign Evolved is experiencing a slow sales start on PlayStation 5, with analyst Rhys Elliott estimating around 351,000 copies sold in July. Elliott attributes the slow uptake partly to the $50 price point for a graphical update of a 2001 game, especially without multiplayer. The game's performance on PlayStation 5 contrasts sharply with significantly higher sales on PC and Xbox, and also with the success of older Call of Duty ports on PlayStation.
14 Years After Its Release, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Is One of 2026's Best Selling Games, According to Analysts
Despite being released over a decade ago, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is reportedly one of the best-selling games of 2026, according to industry analysts. This surge in sales is attributed to recent ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Black Ops 1 And 2 Ports Sold 11 Million Copies Combined On PlayStation, Benefitting Both Xbox And Sony
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 for PlayStation have sold over 11 million copies combined, generating nearly half a billion dollars. Developed by Iron Galaxy, these straight 1080p ports were released on PS4 and PS5 and capitalized on significant pent-up demand. The success benefits Microsoft, Activision, and Sony, with the latter earning an estimated $130 million from its 30% cut.
Splinterlands Weekly Patch Lands as the Escalation Pack Sale Counts Down
Splinterlands has released its weekly update, which includes a new ruleset, gameplay fixes, and quality-of-life improvements, coinciding with the final days of the Escalation pack sale. Players can still earn a free Mage Wagon by purchasing 20 packs, with staked cards contributing to the next Legendary Airdrop. The sale's revenue is directed to the SPS DAO, with future proposals aiming to transfer IP ownership to the DAO.
How Is Halo: Campaign Evolved Selling? Mediocre, Especially On PlayStation
Halo: Campaign Evolved has sold approximately 1.56 million copies in its first week, a figure considered mediocre for the franchise. The game's appeal is further hampered by mixed reviews and a significant early player drop-off, particularly noted on PlayStation platforms.
Blacks Ops 1 & 2 Sold 11.2 Million Copies On PlayStation Alone
Ports of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II released on PlayStation 5 by Xbox have sold over 11.2 million copies, generating $435 million in revenue. This represents a successful collaboration between Xbox and PlayStation.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, with discounts available on PC via Steam. Avowed is available for 40% off, Sephiria also has a 40% discount, and Black Jacket is offered at 25% off.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5 Drops to $30 in Best Buy’s Back to School Sale
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is available for PlayStation 5 at Best Buy for $30 as part of their Back to School sale, offering a $40 discount. The promotion also includes the Spider-Man: Brand New Day suit as a bonus.
My dream anime PC has a massive discount, but I am utterly heartbroken that I still can't afford this stunning…
Starforge Systems is offering a discount on its custom "The Apothecary Diaries" themed PC, reducing the starting price from $2,799.99 to $2,499.99. The PC features detailed anime artwork and high-end components like an RTX 4070 and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. Similar anime-themed PCs, including "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" builds, are also available, though the article notes that comparable specs can be found for less from other manufacturers.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including the Need for Speed franchise, The Stanley Parable, Black Jacket, and Neon Inferno. Discounts range from 25% to 50%.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Climbs Up Steam’s Best Sellers List Following Brand New Day’s Release
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered have seen a significant surge in Steam sales, reaching the top 10 best-sellers list. This increase is attributed to the recent theatrical release of the movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day and ongoing discounts on the games, with Insomniac Games even releasing a new suit inspired by the film.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Chasm, Monument Valley 1-3, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring a large number of sales, including the lowest prices ever for games like Chasm and the Monument Valley series. The article provides an extensive list of discounted titles available on the platform.
On Sale
Games Operators is holding a Publisher Sale on Steam in 2026, offering an 85% discount on the game Spirit of the North. The sale is available on PC.
Annapurna lowest prices ever for Outer Wilds, LEGO Voyagers, more
Annapurna Interactive is holding a sale on the Nintendo eShop, offering discounts of up to 80 percent on numerous titles for the Nintendo Switch. Several games, including the acclaimed Outer Wilds and LEGO Voyagers, are available at their lowest prices ever. The sale runs until August 21.
On Sale
Frozenheim is available for 70% off on Steam, and Everdell is 50% off on Steam. These discounts are part of a limited-time sale.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, including the Octopath Traveler franchise and Marvel's Spider-Man on Steam, with Venba offering a 75% discount. Necrosoft Games has also contributed to a hardship fund for the game industry.
Evening Consolidation
Sony Interactive Entertainment reported flat sales for the first quarter, indicating a cautious approach to future business strategies. The company is reportedly moving forward with plans to halt the production of physical game discs.