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Nintendo Download – September 24, 2026 (North America) – Dragon Quest 11 S for Switch 2, EA Sports FC 27, more
The North American Nintendo Download report for September 24, 2026, details new releases and sales on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable new titles include Dragon Quest 11 S and EA Sports FC 27 for the Switch 2, alongside various other retail and digital releases. The report also highlights ongoing eShop sales and a Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave sweepstakes.
PSA: Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale ends in two days, these are the games you need to see
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale, offering 30% off a wide range of Nintendo Switch titles and hardware, is ending in two days on September 26. While some older titles like Luigi's Mansion 3 and Super Mario RPG might see deeper discounts during holiday sales, popular games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are highlighted as particularly good deals during this event.
Star Wars Zero Company finds success in passing 1m sales, so can the furloughed development team be reinstated and paid now?
Star Wars Zero Company, a turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, has surpassed one million in sales, generating an estimated $50 million in revenue. This success is contrasted with the studio's decision to furlough most of its development team without pay prior to release, raising questions about their potential reinstatement and payment using game revenue.
WARDOGS Teases Gloomy Forecast For Season 2 on October 15th
Bulkhead Studios' WARDOGS has achieved 2 million sales in its early access period. The game's authentic arcade-style combat has resonated with players, leading to the announcement of Season 2 launching on October 15th. A new teaser suggests challenging weather conditions will be a factor in the upcoming season.
Star Wars: Zero Company Has Managed To Sell Over A Million Copies
Star Wars: Zero Company has achieved over one million copies sold, generating nearly $50 million in revenue. Despite this commercial success, developer Bit Reactor is facing financial difficulties that raise concerns about the studio's future.
New Halo Announcement is Coming Soon – Rumor
Rumors suggest Xbox is preparing a significant announcement regarding the Halo franchise soon, with industry insiders hinting at future plans. However, reports also indicate recent title Halo: Campaign Evolved underperformed expectations, and potential layoffs at Halo Studios could be part of the news, creating mixed reactions.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Weekend Console Download Deals for Sept. 18: Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale
Nintendo is holding a significant Customer Appreciation Sale on its first-party Switch titles, with discounts on popular games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Additionally, sales are available for PlayStation and Xbox platforms, featuring a wide array of third-party titles across various genres.
Despite controversial reviews and online mockery, Marvel's Wolverine looks to have sold 1.9m on PS5 - and over 1 in 5 sales are physical
Marvel's Wolverine has sold approximately 1.9 million copies on PlayStation 5 in its first three days, generating over $130 million. Despite controversial reviews and online mockery, 22.9% of these sales were physical editions, a slightly lower ratio compared to other major PlayStation Studios titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Astro Bot.
Best early Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2026, the biggest discounts ahead of the holiday sales
Despite price increases and component shortages in 2026, Black Friday is still expected to offer discounts on gaming laptops, though likely not reaching previous year's lows. The article advises on specifications like RAM and display resolution to mitigate higher starting prices and provides target price ranges for various GPU tiers.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond On Switch Drops to $35 During Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch is currently available for $34.99, a 42% discount, at Amazon and Best Buy as part of Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale. This limited-time offer significantly reduces the price of the highly anticipated title.
Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale Flubbed The Goodwill Gesture Attempt
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale is criticized for offering modest discounts primarily on older games, with prices barely making a dent in the full list price. The article argues that tying the sale to tariff-related refunds is a poor public relations move, making the goodwill gesture feel insulting rather than beneficial to consumers.
Smash Bros. director shares thoughts on originality in games, says “industry that loses its originality will ultimately just die a slow death”
Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros., believes originality has little impact on game sales, stating that an industry that loses its originality will eventually die. He announced the discontinuation of the Game Designers Award at the Japan Game Awards, which recognized creativity and innovation.
Metroid Dread Drops in Price for Nintendo Switch Following the Metroid Ravenous Reveal
Nintendo has reduced the price of Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch as part of a 'Customer Appreciation' sale. This price drop follows the recent reveal of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during a Nintendo Direct presentation.
I'm worried the 2026 Lego Advent Calendars will run out earlier than ever this year, because they're already…
The author expresses concern that Lego Advent Calendars for 2026 may sell out earlier than usual due to early price cuts at Amazon. Historically, these items sell out by Black Friday, but current discounts suggest an accelerated sales schedule, particularly for Marvel and Star Wars themed sets.
Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale now live, full list of deals – lowest prices ever for Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Metroid Prime Remastered, more
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation sale is now live on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts of up to 30 percent on nearly 100 titles. This promotion includes historically low prices for games such as Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 and Metroid Prime Remastered, available on the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 remake series director says “it kind of feels like fate” to return to Nintendo hardware, talks Switch 2 sales
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed that bringing the games to Nintendo Switch 2 felt like fate, especially after the series' initial move away from Nintendo hardware. He is eager to see long-time Nintendo fans re-engage with the franchise. Hamaguchi also discussed how the company's shift towards a multiplatform strategy, coupled with a presentation of the Switch 2's capabilities, led to the decision to develop for the console, which has since performed well.
US: Target lists some of first party games in Customer Appreciation Sale
US retailer Target has listed several first-party Nintendo games, including Super Mario Galaxy Collection and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of an upcoming Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale. While Nintendo has not officially announced the full list of discounted titles, Target's inclusion suggests these popular games will be available at a reduced price.
Wardogs Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold on Day One, Blows Past 300k Peak Concurrent Players on Steam
The game Wardogs has achieved significant success, selling over one million copies on its first day. It also reached a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, indicating strong player engagement.
Nintendo of America thanks fans for dealing with tariff-related price hikes by encouraging them to spend more money in a new sale
Nintendo of America announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale", framing it as a promotion made possible by tariff-related refunds. This announcement comes amidst a class action lawsuit where customers claim Nintendo did not pass on these refunds. The company's justification for price increases and the subsequent sale has drawn criticism online, with many questioning the framing of the promotion.
