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AC Black Flag Resynced Is A Hit, But People Are Particularly Upset About One Thing
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has achieved strong sales, selling over 2 million copies in its first 24 hours and setting a new record for concurrent players on Steam. Despite critical acclaim and positive reviews, players are expressing significant dissatisfaction with the game's extensive microtransactions, which total $85 for the $60 base game. Ubisoft has acknowledged the feedback, stating that the optional in-game purchases are not required to complete the game.
2 Brand-New PS5 Action Games Are Already 50% Off on PS Store
Two PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 action games, Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, are currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store. Originally released for PlayStation 3, these ports are priced at $19.99 each for PlayStation Plus members until August 6, 2026. Additionally, PlayStation Plus members can receive a 67% discount on the Season Passes and access free DLC bundles for Black Ops 2.
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Nintendo Download: No Stranger to Adventure
Nintendo has announced its latest download offerings for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases like Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink. The update also includes classic titles for Nintendo Switch Online members, such as Fortified Zone and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Additionally, pre-orders are open for Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, and various sales and activities are highlighted.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Has Already Sold Over 300,000 Copies on Steam – Rumor
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has reportedly sold over 300,000 copies on Steam since its release, generating nearly $14 million. Analyst Rhys Elliot estimates the remake has already outsold Skull & Bones' entire Steam lifetime run and is on track to surpass Assassin's Creed Shadows' Steam sales. The success is attributed to nostalgia, a lower price point than the industry standard $70, and Ubisoft's need for a financially stable title following the underperformance of its live service games.
Build Your Own Criterion Closet With Up To 50% Off Blu-Rays And Box Sets
Criterion is offering significant discounts of up to 50% on Blu-rays and box sets at Amazon and Barnes & Noble through July 26. The sale includes major collections like The Complete Kubrick, The Criterion Collection 40-Film Set, and The World of Wong Kar-Wai, as well as individual titles such as Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films 1954-1975 and Parasite.
PS5 Remaster of Acclaimed PS2 Action Game 60% off on PS Store
A remastered bundle of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 action-adventure games Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 is available for up to 60% off on the PlayStation Store. The cross-buy title is priced at $11.99 for PlayStation Plus members and $13.49 for non-members until July 16.
Surprise Hit 2025 PS5 Action Game Half Price on PlayStation Store
The PlayStation 5 action game Deadzone: Rogue is currently available at a 50% discount on the PlayStation Store, priced at $12.49 until July 16. This limited-time deal also applies to the Deluxe Edition, which includes additional cosmetic items and content. Deadzone: Rogue is a co-op enabled roguelite shooter set in space.
Get Discounts On 300+ Items During Minecraft Marketplace’s Summer Sale
The Minecraft Marketplace is holding a Summer Sale offering discounts of up to 33% on over 300 items for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition. Additionally, a daily Doorbuster sale features two deals per day at 75% off until July 14. The sale runs until July 28.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new sales, including the lowest prices ever for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. The article lists numerous game titles with their discounted prices, encouraging players to check Nintendo's website for the complete list of deals.
Get Games For Less Than $10 During Green Man Gaming’s Summer Sale
Green Man Gaming is currently hosting its Summer Sale, offering significant discounts on thousands of PC games, with many titles available for under $10. The sale features a wide range of games, from indie hits like Balatro to major releases such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and includes deals on games like Sleeping Dogs Definitive Edition, Batman: Arkham Collection, and Destiny 2: The Collection. The sale is set to end on July 13.
Save Up To 80% Off Digital Games In Fanatical’s Red Hot Sale
Fanatical's Red Hot Sale is offering discounts of up to 80% on over 10,000 digital games, with a free game or coupon for purchases over $15. The sale includes titles from the Resident Evil franchise, Stellar Blade, Silent Hill f, Pragmata, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Dave the Diver. Codes are redeemable via Steam and the sale runs until July 10.
Save Up To 95% Off Thousands Of Games In The GOG Summer Sale
GOG has launched its Summer Sale, featuring discounts of up to 95% on over 8,000 games until July 9. Notable deals include Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition for $16, Control Ultimate Edition for $6, and the Yakuza Complete Collection for $44.79. The sale also offers significant price reductions on popular titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, and various indie games.
Nintendo is phasing out the Switch in February 2027, just weeks ahead of the console's 10-year anniversary
Nintendo has confirmed that production of the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED Model will cease in mid-February 2027, just before the console's 10th anniversary. While sales will continue through 2026, the company will no longer sell hardware to retailers or on its own store after that date. This decision comes as the Switch approaches its decade-long lifespan and faces potential competition from a successor console.
Cyberpunk 2077 Just Hit Another Massive Sales Milestone
CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies as of July 3, 2024. This milestone includes sales of the base game and its ultimate edition, with sales accelerating after a recent 70% discount on Steam. The developer also confirmed that a sequel, Cyberpunk 2, is in development alongside multiple new Witcher titles.
These Are the Top 5 Best Selling Games on Amazon So Far This Year
Nintendo continues to lead Amazon's best-selling game charts for the year so far, alongside Grand Theft Auto 6. This data offers insight into the ongoing discussion surrounding physical versus digital game sales.
Meccha Chameleon sells 15,000,000 copies to become game equivalent of Obsession
The hide-and-seek indie game Meccha Chameleon has achieved over 15 million copies sold worldwide since its launch on Steam on June 10. Developed by two Japanese indie developers in under two months, the game's success is attributed to its low price point, viral popularity on platforms like TikTok, and its classification as a 'friendslop' title. Despite its modest revenue, Meccha Chameleon has become the best-selling game of 2026 so far across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Med 16 miljoner ex är Meccha Chameleon årets mest sålda spel
Meccha Chameleon has become the best-selling game of the year, selling 16 million copies in less than a month since its June 10 release. Industry analyst Daniel Ahmad confirmed it is the fastest-selling game of the year. The game is a hide-and-seek title where players paint their figures to blend into their chosen hiding spots.
Viral indie hit Meccha Chameleon sells a massive 15 million copies in less than a month, becomes the fastest and…
The indie multiplayer game Meccha Chameleon has achieved remarkable success, selling 15 million copies in under a month and becoming the fastest-selling game of the year. Analyst Daniel Ahmad noted the game's strong sales performance, surpassing major titles, and praised the developers for consistent updates and bug fixes.
Engagement Ring
Valve's Counter-Strike 2 is the most popular game on Steam, while Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over 300,000 copies. This indicates continued strong player engagement and commercial success for the franchise on PC.