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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 31: Bethesda celebrates 40 years
Bethesda Softworks is celebrating its 40th anniversary with significant sales across its game catalog, including popular franchises like Doom, Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Quake. Numerous PC storefronts like Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com are participating, offering discounts on individual titles and bundles. Additionally, several free games are available for a limited time on platforms such as Amazon Luna.
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Several games are currently on sale, including My Friend Pedro with an 80% discount and Schedule I with a 30% discount on Steam. Additionally, a Humble Handhelds Bundle is available on a pay-what-you-want basis, with proceeds going to charity.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Series Sales Are “Several Times Better” Than Expected Since Revelation Reveal
Director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that sales for Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth have significantly exceeded expectations, especially following the recent reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation. The PC platform, particularly in English-speaking and Simplified Chinese markets, has shown strong performance for the trilogy. Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is slated for release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Capcom: En Pragmata-uppföljare är "väldigt trolig"
Capcom has indicated that a sequel to their new title Pragmata is highly likely, following strong initial sales of 2.5 million units. The company hopes to establish Pragmata as one of its core, long-term revenue-generating series.
Steam Machine reservation queue should be caught up by the end of 2026, Valve says
Valve has provided an update on Steam Machine sales, stating that they are fulfilling orders daily and expect the current reservation queue to be cleared by the end of 2026. The company explained that reservation queues are product and region-specific, leading to varying speeds in order fulfillment. Customers in the reservation queue will receive an email invitation to purchase within three days, with waitlist individuals only being contacted if the reservation queue is exhausted.
Krafton pledges to turn Subnautica into "franchise IP" after Subnautica 2 surpasses 5m sales in just 22 days
Krafton has announced its intention to develop the Subnautica series into a franchise IP following the success of Subnautica 2, which sold over 5 million units in its first 22 days of early access on Xbox Series X/S and PC. The company also addressed past legal disputes with Unknown Worlds developers, confirming a settlement that includes bonuses for staff.
Valve expects all Steam Machine reservations to be fulfilled "by the end of the year"
Valve has announced that all remaining Steam Machine reservations are expected to be fulfilled by the end of the year. While the device received mixed reviews and faced criticism for its price, it has remained sold out on Valve's storefront. The company is sending out purchase invitations in the order of the reservation list, with some regions already moving to waitlists.
Danganronpa creator reflects on first game’s slow sales start, originally no plans for sequel, and how things turned around with Danganronpa 2
Danganronpa series creator Kazutaka Kodaka reflected on the franchise's challenging start, noting that the first game had slow initial sales and no immediate plans for a sequel. Sales eventually picked up through word-of-mouth, and a sequel, Danganronpa 2, was developed with a different tone and improved mystery elements. The full mainline series is available on Nintendo Switch.
On Sale
Several games are currently on sale on Steam, with significant discounts available. Psychonauts is 90% off, Forever Skies is 60% off, Stoneshard is 35% off, and Drug Dealer Simulator 2 is 51% off.
Engagement Ring
An indie developer explained how their eight-year-old Steam game unexpectedly gained popularity due to an Undertale mod. Separately, Resident Evil 5 has been surpassed as the best-selling game in its series.