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The Witcher 3 sold another 5 million copies over the last year: 'This cements its place among the best-selling…
CD Projekt announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has sold an additional 5 million copies in the past year, bringing its total sales to over 65 million. This milestone cements its position as one of the best-selling video games of all time, surpassing Super Mario Bros. and nearing Terraria's sales figures.
As Red Dead Redemption 2 becomes the third best-selling game ever, actor Roger Clark says "it's the fans that…
Red Dead Redemption 2 has become the third best-selling game of all time, surpassing 85 million copies sold according to Take-Two Interactive. Actor Roger Clark, who voices Arthur Morgan, thanked fans for the game's continued success. Grand Theft Auto 5 remains the second best-selling game, with Minecraft and Tetris holding the top positions.
Summer Games Done Quick Returns This July, Schedule Out Now
Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) will return from July 5-11, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedrunners tackling games like Super Mario 64, Balatro, and Tetris, with all donations going to the charity. Last year's event raised $2.4 million.
What would be your go-to gaming soundtrack to recommend to a non-gamer?
This article discusses which video game soundtracks would be best recommended to non-gamers, exploring tracks from games like Final Fantasy 10 and L.A. Noire. The author shares personal experiences and asks readers for their own recommendations to introduce people to the world of video game music.
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.
Guide: Shopping For Retro Nintendo Grails In Madrid
This guide explores three independent retro game stores in Madrid: Chollo Games, La Tienda de Videojuegos, and Kaoto. It highlights their unique selections of vintage games, consoles, merchandise, and soundtracks, offering advice for collectors seeking rare Nintendo items and other gaming grails.
New Tetris Board Game and Rubik’s Cube Revealed
MegaHouse has announced two new Tetris-themed physical games: the Tetris Board Game and the Tetris Rubik’s Cube, both set to release in Japan in late April 2026. The board game supports up to four players with scoring based on completing lines, while the Rubik's Cube challenges players to form Tetriminos on its sides. Digital versions of Tetris are available on multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.
"It's all of us against apathy, entropy, and loss of art" - Stop Killing Games has reached the EU Parliament, but what happens now?
The 'Stop Killing Games' initiative has presented its case to the European Parliament, advocating for end-of-life policies for video games to ensure their continued accessibility after server shutdowns. While initially met with a lack of understanding regarding modern gaming, the movement successfully framed the issue as a consumer rights problem, gaining bipartisan support. The initiative aims to preserve games as cultural artifacts, facing challenges in maintaining long-term political engagement against industry interests and the constant emergence of new game closures.
Surprise! Minecraft Dungeons 2 is coming later this year
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to release later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X. The sequel to the popular action RPG promises new challenges, locations, and loot, with co-op play for up to four friends. The original Minecraft Dungeons has achieved significant success, with over 25 million players by April 2024.
The 5 retro video games that have aged the best - Reader's Feature
A reader discusses five retro video games that have aged well, focusing on graphics and gameplay. Titles like Street Fighter 2, Tetris, Lemmings, Daytona USA, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past are highlighted for their enduring quality and impact on the industry.
After this game dev shared her prototype online, it took less than 5 hours for someone to post their vibecoded knockoff
Game developer Freya Holmér shared a prototype of a rotational Tetris game, which quickly gained viral attention. Within hours, a user created and shared an AI-generated knockoff of her design, leading Holmér to express frustration over the rapid pace of imitation facilitated by AI tools. This incident highlights concerns about intellectual property and the impact of AI on game development creativity.
Nintendo Music – list of all games included
Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of games that will feature music in their upcoming Nintendo Music service. The list includes titles spanning various Nintendo platforms, from the NES to the Nintendo Switch, with many fan-favorite franchises represented.
Top 28 Most Popular eSports Games of 2019
This article ranks the top 28 most popular eSports games of 2019 based on player base, streaming viewership, and tournament prize pools. It provides brief descriptions and statistics for each game, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses within the competitive gaming scene.
Tetris Effect Review
Tetris Effect transforms the classic puzzle game into an immersive audiovisual experience, blending core Tetris mechanics with the unique artistic style of Tetsuya Mizuguchi's previous works like Rez and Lumines. The Journey mode offers a two-hour trip through 27 unique levels with interactive music and visuals, which is particularly enhanced when played in virtual reality. The game also includes various other modes and challenges, providing good replayability and a fresh take on the beloved puzzle formula.