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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.
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are now some of the best-selling Pokemon games of all time thanks to the new Switch…
Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen have seen a significant surge in sales, propelling them to become some of the best-selling titles in the franchise's history, largely due to their recent re-release on the Nintendo Switch. The games have collectively sold over four million units since their re-release, nearing the series' top five best-selling titles.
PS5 Sales Drop Almost 50%, As Sony Discusses AI Ambitions, Including New Hair Tech
Sony reported a nearly 50% year-over-year drop in PlayStation 5 sales for its fiscal Q4, selling 1.5 million units compared to 2.8 million in the prior year. The company attributes the decline to global economic pressures and discussed its future ambitions in Artificial Intelligence, including AI-driven efficiencies in game development, animation, and QA tasks. Sony executives emphasized that AI will augment, not replace, human creators.
Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Of All Time, Including New Heights For Mario Kart 8
This list ranks the top 10 best-selling paid video games of all time, excluding free-to-play titles. Sales figures include pack-in games, with Tetris leading at over 520 million units sold, followed by Minecraft at 300 million and Grand Theft Auto V at over 225 million. The ranking also highlights significant sales for games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Wii Sports, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
Steam Controller Reservations Begin on May 8th, as Valve Looks to “Limit Reseller Activity”
Valve has implemented a reservation system for the Steam Controller, beginning May 8th, to manage high demand and limit reseller activity. Customers must be in good standing on Steam and have made a prior purchase to reserve a spot in the queue. Order fulfillment will begin next week in North America, with other regions to follow.
Still hoping to snag a Steam Controller after it sold out? You'll have to literally join a queue to get one
Valve has announced a reservation queue system for the Steam Controller following its rapid sell-out. Starting May 8th, customers can join a queue to be notified when stock is available, with purchase limits and account restrictions in place to prevent scalping. Replenishment will vary by region, with North America and Europe/Australia receiving stock in the coming weeks.
Valve announce a reservation system for the new Steam Controller
Valve has announced a reservation system for the Steam Controller due to high demand, with reservations opening on May 8th. This system mirrors the one used for the Steam Deck, allowing customers to secure a place in line for future orders. The company also detailed purchase limits, account standing requirements, and regional rollout plans for the controller, which remains priced at $99 USD.
