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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 5, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on a crazy run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 5, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continuing its strong performance with nearly eight million copies sold. The game remains at the top of the overall charts, followed by other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft.
Labor Day PS5 deals have landed, save on consoles, collector's editions, controllers and more
Labor Day sales are offering discounts on PlayStation 5 consoles, controllers, and collector's editions from retailers like Best Buy, Woot, and Amazon. While new consoles are at full price, refurbished original models are available for $539. Deals are expected to end around midnight on Monday, September 7.
Award-Winning 2024 PS5 Adventure Game 60% Off With DLC on PlayStation Store
The award-winning PlayStation 5 adventure game, Still Wakes the Deep, is available for 60% off on the PlayStation Store until September 10. The Complete Edition, which includes the Siren's Rest DLC, is priced at $15.99, down from its usual $39.99. The base game is also currently available on PS Plus Extra.
Steam Has Generated $15 Billion In Revenue So Far, And New Games Are A Big Part Of It
Steam has generated $15 billion in revenue so far in 2026, according to Rhys Elliot of Alinea Analytics. Top-selling games like Forza Horizon 6 and Crimson Desert contributed significantly, with new IPs making up 63% of the top 100 new games by gross revenue. Future releases like Phantom Blade Zero and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 are expected to further boost Steam's earnings.
Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale Brings Discounts of Up to 75% | Invision Game Community
The Epic Games Store End of Summer Sale is offering PC gamers discounts of up to 75% on select titles until September 17. Featured deals include "007 First Light," "Dave the Diver," and "Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced," with some purchases also granting in-game items for "Rocket League" and "Fortnite."
2 PS4, PS5 Harry Potter Games on Sale for $6 on PlayStation Store
The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is available for a limited time at a significant discount on the PlayStation Store. The bundle, which includes LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 and Years 5-7, is priced at $5.99 for PlayStation 5 and $4.99 for PlayStation 4, representing an 85% price reduction. The PS5 version features enhancements like improved visuals and haptic feedback.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026 – Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition debut
The UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026, sees Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debut at number one, with 80% of sales on PlayStation 5. Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition enters at number five. The chart also features strong performances from other major titles like EA Sports FC 26 and Pokemon Pokopí.
GTA 6 extended look causes PS5 Pro to sell out – only two stores have it in UK
The extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6, released on Netflix, has significantly boosted demand for the PlayStation 5 Pro, causing it to sell out in most UK retailers. While neither Sony nor Rockstar have officially promoted the Pro as the optimal platform for GTA 6, its scarcity suggests strong consumer anticipation for the game.
Games Inbox: Are retro video games becoming more popular?
This collection of reader letters discusses the growing popularity of retro gaming, the anticipation and potential console exclusivity of Grand Theft Auto 6, and the perceived resurgence in quality of Sonic the Hedgehog games. Other topics include Capcom's future releases, Sony's State of Play, and the long wait for Nintendo's Zelda remakes.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – August 30, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave overtakes Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Famitsu's latest most wanted games chart shows Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave has overtaken The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the second spot, likely due to recent Nintendo Direct announcements and upcoming launch hype. Castlevania: Belmont's Curse also debuted on the list at number 30.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Darksiders 2, Etrian Odyssey, Lunar, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, more
The North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring significant sales, including the lowest prices ever for titles such as Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Lunar Remastered Collection, and Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection. The article lists a comprehensive roundup of these discounted games.
Bandai Namco Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with Ace Combat 7, Tales of Arise, and more at new low prices
Bandai Namco is holding a publisher sale on the Nintendo eShop, featuring significant discounts on various Nintendo Switch games. Titles like Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, Tales of Arise, and Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero are available at their lowest prices. The sale includes games from franchises such as Digimon, Pac-Man, and Gundam and will run until September 10, 2026.
GTA 6 Extended Look Sends Netflix US Viewership Up 50% — And the Stream Stumbled at Launch
The extended trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, hosted on Netflix, caused a significant surge in viewership, with US mobile viewership up 50% and web traffic up 125%. Despite brief technical issues at launch, the trailer has contributed to over 4.5 million pre-orders, with the PlayStation 5 being the dominant platform.
Underrated 2024 PS5 RPG 70% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, an action RPG developed by Don't Nod, is currently available for 70% off on the PlayStation Store, priced at $17.99 until September 10, 2026. The game is also included in the PlayStation Plus Extra Game Catalog and is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.
Nintendo Download – August 27, 2026 (North America) – Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of August 27, 2026, features new releases including Elden Ring and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The eShop also highlights various sales and promotions, alongside new My Nintendo rewards such as vinyl soundtracks and collectible patches.
Acclaimed 2022 PS5 RPG 80% Off on PlayStation Store, Lowest Price
Soul Hackers 2, an acclaimed RPG released in 2022 for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, is currently available at an 80% discount on the PlayStation Store. Developed by Atlus and published by Sega, the game is priced at $11.99 for the base version and $17.99 for the Digital Premium Edition, with this limited-time deal ending on August 27.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is now the highest-rated game in the series on Steam, and it's all thanks to…
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has become the highest-rated game in the series on Steam, achieving an 89% positive review score. This surge in popularity is attributed to renewed interest following the release of Christopher Nolan's film 'Oppenheimer', which shares source material with the game's narrative. The game's success on Steam is also noted alongside a similar trend for Marvel's Spider-Man 2, influenced by the film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life, and Mario Kart in the top 5
The UK software sales chart for the week ending August 22, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 26 reclaiming the top spot. Nintendo titles remain strong, with Pokemon Pokopia and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at #2 and #3, and Mario Kart World at #5. Mortal Shell II entered the top 5 at #4.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – August 23, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake moves up to #2
The latest Famitsu most wanted games chart reveals that a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has climbed to the second position in Japan. Pokemon Winds and Waves remains the most anticipated game, while other titles like Persona 4 Revival and Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave also feature prominently in the top rankings.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Slides to All-Time-Low Prices on PS5 and Switch 2
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has reached an all-time low price of $19.99 on PlayStation 5 at Amazon, while the Nintendo Switch 2 version is available for $34.99, also a record low. The Switch 2 edition includes an exclusive Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy promo card featuring Zack Fair. Additionally, Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is on sale for $29.99 on Switch 2, making it possible to acquire both titles for around $65.
