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Europe: Nintendo Summer Sale is now on
Nintendo of Europe has announced its Summer Sale on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts on titles such as Red Dead Redemption for £20 and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection for £8. While not replicating US eShop deals, the sale offers several notable price reductions for Nintendo Switch owners.
Best Steam Train Fest 2026 Deals & Games
The Steam Train Fest 2026 sale is live, featuring significant discounts on various train-themed simulation games. Notable deals include up to 80% off titles like Train Sim World 6 and Transport Fever 2. The sale concludes on July 27 at 10am PT.
Best Buy's Black Friday in July event brings holiday sales up the calendar for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox, and PC…
Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale is offering discounts on various gaming hardware and software for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The sale includes deals on controllers, gaming mice, headsets, and select game titles, with some products reaching record-low prices.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, including SnowRunner with a 60% discount, Achilles: Legends Untold with a 70% discount, and R.I.P. - Reincarnation Insurance Program with a 20% discount. The article also mentions an event called "Games Composed in Germany".
Steam's Train Fest sale means all 790 pieces of Train Simulator Classic DLC can be yours for a mere $6,993 instead…
Steam's Train Fest sale features significant discounts on Train Simulator Classic and its extensive downloadable content. The base game is 80% off, and nearly all of its 790 DLC pieces are also on sale, reducing the total cost of all DLC from over $15,000 to approximately $6,933.
Crimson Desert Drops to $49 on PS5 (Limited Time Only)
Amazon has reduced the price of Crimson Desert physical copies on PlayStation 5 to $49 as part of a limited-time Lightning Deal. This matches the game's lowest price point and is available while supplies last.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced sold 3 million in its first week
Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold over 3 million units worldwide in its first week, surpassing the sales of Assassin's Creed Shadows on Steam. Despite a strong sales performance and the upcoming addition of a New Game Plus mode, the remake faced controversy due to extensive microtransactions and initial PC instability.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Fantasy Life i, Venba, Worms Armageddon, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles like Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Venba, and Worms Armageddon. The article lists numerous other discounted games available for purchase.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, with Phasmophobia available at 30% off, Session: Skate Sim at 75% off, and NITRO GEN OMEGA at 25% off. All discounts are available on the Steam platform.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale, with Phasmophobia available at 30% off, The Operator at 40% off, and Session: Skate Sim at 75% off. All discounts are available on the Steam platform for PC.
Evening Reading - July 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading recaps various gaming news items, including updates on Battlefield 6, Elden Ring mods, and The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda confirmed remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout project with Obsidian, and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. Konami has revived Metal Gear social accounts, and the Lies of P Complete Edition is heading to Nintendo Switch 2.
On Sale
The Steam Games Made in Sweden Sale 2026 is offering significant discounts, including 75% off Celeste and 25% off Monument Valley 3. Additionally, a 2K Megahits 2026 Bundle is available on Humble Bundle with a pay-what-you-want model that supports charity.
Award-Winning 2025 PS5 Action Game Half Price on PlayStation Store
Battlefield 6, an award-winning first-person shooter developed by Battlefield Studios, is currently available for half price on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. The deal, which offers the game for $34.99, ends on July 30, 2026. The title was a critical and commercial success, selling over seven million units in three days and receiving numerous award nominations.
GTA 6 Predicted to Make Up to $5.2 Billion in Sales by End of Launch Week After Securing an Estimated $260 Million via Preorders
Grand Theft Auto 6 is projected to achieve up to $5.2 billion in sales within its first week, driven by an exceptionally strong preorder campaign. Analysts have noted this as the most significant preorder performance they have ever witnessed.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts of up to 87%. Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown is available for 30% off, The Surge for 87% off, Empyrion - Galactic Survival for 60% off, and PowerWash Simulator 2 for 25% off.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Crosses 3 Million Copies Sold
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has sold over three million copies in its first week, generating significant revenue on PC via Steam. Ubisoft has confirmed that a New Game Plus mode is in development, with details to follow. The game is available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, and also through Ubisoft+.
Epic Summer Sale - Get Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto for Free
Epic Games is offering Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto for free as part of its Summer Sale. The sale features discounts on select PC games and runs until July 30. This promotion allows players to claim two titles at no cost.
Nintendo Download – July 16, 2026 (North America) – Culdcept Begins, Moss: The Forgotten Relic, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of July 16, 2026, features new releases like Culdcept Begins and Moss: The Forgotten Relic on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The update also includes details on eShop sales, a closed network test for The Duskbloods, in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza, and sweepstakes related to Pikmin and Super Mario.
Ubisoft Barcelona is on strike, while Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced gets the best launch on Steam
Employees at Ubisoft Barcelona have gone on a 3-day strike protesting recent layoffs, despite the company announcing that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved 2 million sales in its first 24 hours on Steam. The studio, which contributed significantly to the remaster, is reportedly being shifted to focus solely on the Rainbow Six franchise. This news comes as the game's DLC is criticized for its high cost relative to the base game.
On Sale
Marmalade Game Studio and Super Rare Games are holding publisher sales on Steam, offering significant discounts on various titles. Escape from Tarkov is available at 25% off, and The Forever Winter is 50% off, with further deals mentioned.