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Popular May 2026 PS5 Action Game Already Discounted on PlayStation Store
Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a PlayStation 5 action-adventure game released in May 2026, is currently available at a 20% discount on the PlayStation Store. Developed by Traveller's Tales, the game and its Deluxe Edition are priced at $55.99 and $71.99 respectively, with the sale ending on August 13.
Splatoon Raiders beats Zelda as Nintendo’s top user-rated game on Metacritic
Splatoon Raiders has achieved a Metacritic user score of 9.3, surpassing all other Nintendo games including The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and Mario titles. Despite having fewer reviews than previous Splatoon entries, the game's high user rating has sparked discussion, especially considering Splatoon 3's lower score and the perceived similar lack of innovation in Splatoon Raiders.
Atari hosting Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with lowest prices ever for Turok 1 and 2, System Shock 1 and 2, Tetris Forever, more
Atari is hosting a sale on the Nintendo eShop featuring significant discounts on numerous titles for the Nintendo Switch. Games like Turok 1 and 2, System Shock 1 and 2, and Tetris Forever are available at their lowest prices ever. The sale runs until August 11, 2026.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 24: PlayStation & Xbox Summer Sales continue
The PlayStation Summer Sale and Xbox Ultimate Game Sale are ongoing, offering discounts on a wide range of titles for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Nintendo eShop also features deals, including a sale on Balatro for the Nintendo Switch. PlayStation Plus members can also access free games.
SEGA has no plans to abandon physical media and still sees a lot of value in it
SEGA president and COO Shuji Utsumi stated that the company has no plans to abandon physical media and sees significant value in it. This comes amidst discussions about Sony's potential discontinuation of physical media sales in 2028. SEGA is actively developing strategies to support physical releases alongside digital.
Acclaimed 2022 Marvel PS5 Game 85% Off on PlayStation Store With DLC
The acclaimed 2022 Marvel tactical RPG, Marvel's Midnight Suns, is available at a significant discount on the PlayStation Store until July 30, 2026. The Enhanced Edition for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 includes the base game and five premium skins, while the Legendary Edition offers all released add-ons.
EA Sports UFC 6 and Meccha Chameleon Dominated US Software Sales Charts for June
US video game software sales in June saw EA Sports UFC 6 top the charts, followed by Meccha Chameleon. Despite strong individual game sales and upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto 6, overall spending dropped 12 percent year-on-year, with hardware sales also experiencing a significant decline.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on PS5 Is a Couple Dollars Less Than Its Prime Day Price Right Now at Amazon
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for PlayStation 5 is currently available at a discounted price of $37.49 on Amazon, marking a new low. This offer, which includes a coupon, is valid until July 27.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 19, 2026 – Zelda enters the top 5, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation on Nintendo Switch 2 makes first appearance
The latest Famitsu most wanted games chart reveals The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake entering the top 5, while Final Fantasy 7 Revelation makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch 2 at number 30. The rankings are based on reader votes cast between July 1 and July 7.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Marvelous hosting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale, lowest prices ever for Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion and more
Marvelous is hosting a sale on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, featuring significant discounts on various titles. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion and Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta are available at their lowest prices ever. The sale runs until July 30.
Famitsu software sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 6-12, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 126,000 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced crosses 2 million in sales as studio strikes over proposed layoffs
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieved over two million sales on its release day, with a peak of 99,451 concurrent players on Steam. Meanwhile, Ubisoft Barcelona, which reportedly handled the game's water technology, is striking over proposed layoffs of 51 workers. Ubisoft stated the layoffs are part of a broader cost-reduction effort and a strategic shift to focus the Barcelona studio on Rainbow Six projects.
Midday Consolidation
Dying Light: The Beast has dropped support for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, joining a growing trend of games skipping last-generation consoles. Meanwhile, the PlayStation Store's Summer Sale is set to begin on July 15.
PlayStation Store’s Summer Sale arrives on July 15
The PlayStation Store's Summer Sale begins on July 15th, offering discounts of up to 75% on a wide range of PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2 games, add-ons, and more. The sale will feature hundreds of titles, with new deals refreshing on July 27th and concluding on August 12th.
'The company has turned its back on us': Black Flag Resynced developers at Ubisoft Barcelona are being laid off instead of celebrating the series' latest hit
Despite the success of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, which sold two million copies and broke series player records on Steam, Ubisoft is laying off 51 developers at its Barcelona studio. This decision has led to frustration among employees and a three-day strike called by the Spanish union La Confederación General del Trabajo, protesting the company's 'strategic shift' and perceived betrayal of its dedicated staff.
GTA 6 won't help console sales says analysts as demand predicted to drop by 20%
Despite the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto 6, analysts predict a significant drop in console sales for 2026 and further decline in 2027. S&P Global Market Intelligence forecasts sales to fall to 33.9 million units by the end of 2026, down from 42.1 million in 2025, citing high prices, component shortages, and a lack of major releases as key factors.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 12, 2026 – Final Fantasy Resonance makes first appearance, Zelda in the top 10
The latest Famitsu's most wanted games chart reveals new entries and rising popularity. Final Fantasy Resonance debuts on Nintendo Switch 2, while Zelda: Ocarina of Time climbs into the top ten. The rankings are based on reader votes cast between June 24 and June 30.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 12, 2026 – Moonlight Peaks rises to the top, Digimon and Granblue Fantasy debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 12, 2026, show Moonlight Peaks taking the top spot. New entries include Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok, which both secured multiple positions within the top ten.
Weekend Console Download Deals for July 10: Nintendo and Square Enix
This weekend's console deals feature significant discounts on Square Enix titles on the Nintendo eShop, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. PlayStation users can find deals in the July Savings sale, while Xbox offers a selection of Game Pass deals. Notable Nintendo Switch sales include various SteamWorld titles and other indie games.
