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PlayStation hardware sales fall to their lowest May total since 2000 | US Monthly Charts
PlayStation 5 unit sales in the US saw a significant 58% year-on-year drop in May, reaching their lowest point since 2000, following a price increase. Xbox unit sales also hit a record low for May. Despite this, overall US hardware spending rose 38% due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance, and total US video game spending increased by 3%.
AI Yi-Yi!
A study suggests that the increasing use of Artificial Intelligence may be negatively impacting video game sales. The article also touches on how a niche technology has become a choke point for AI development and mentions Newegg launching a new initiative.
I've spent 5 hours diving into the Steam Summer Sale with our features editor, and these are the 11 best games on…
The Steam Summer Sale is live, featuring significant discounts on a variety of games. This guide highlights 11 top picks, including Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with many titles reaching their lowest prices to date.
From games to merch, Zelda fans are being spoilt this Prime Day, and I've found the best bargains in all of Hyrule
Amazon's Prime Day is offering rare discounts on Nintendo games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the Nintendo Switch. The sale also features Zelda-themed merchandise such as bags and cases, providing opportunities for fans to acquire Hyrule-related items before the event concludes.
Steam Machine sticker shock, even more Ubisoft layoffs, and another Xbox price hike - Patch Notes #58
This week's gaming news highlights include the high pricing of the Steam Machine starting at $1,049, Ubisoft laying off 93 employees and closing studios, and Microsoft increasing Xbox console prices again. Grand Theft Auto 6 will retail for $79.99, while Kingdom Come: Deliverance II has surpassed 6 million sales. Tencent is reportedly considering exiting some Japanese studios.
The Best Steam Summer Sale 2026 Deals
This article highlights the best deals expected during the Steam Summer Sale in 2026. It serves as a guide for PC gamers looking to find discounts on various titles.
With A Summer This Hot, You Need Cool Prices: Toplitz Productions Joins The Steam Summer Sale 2026
Publisher Toplitz Productions is participating in the Steam Summer Sale, offering discounts of up to 80% on its PC lineup until July 9, 2026. Popular titles like Medieval Dynasty, Vampires: Bloodlord Rising, and Farmer's Dynasty 2 are available at reduced prices, with some games also receiving recent content updates.
My anti-GTA 6 gaming deals will help you combat FOMO this Prime Day if you're not ready to pre-order Rockstar's long-awaited blockbuster
This article offers gaming deals as an alternative to pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto 6, suggesting that not everyone is interested in the year's biggest gaming event. It highlights bargains on games that offer different experiences, such as remakes, RPGs, or titles that focus on playing on the side of the law, to help gamers combat FOMO.
Prime Day PS5 Deals Include Big Discounts On Elden Ring, Dragon Quest, And More
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on numerous PlayStation 5 games, including FromSoftware's Elden Ring and its spin-off Elden Ring: Nightreign, both available for $20. Other notable deals include the Silent Hill 2 remake, Lost Soul Aside, Resident Evil Requiem, and Assassin's Creed Shadows, with prices slashed by up to 50% on select titles.
Amazon Prime Day: Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are Up To 60% Off For A Limited Time
Amazon's Prime Day event features significant discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, with prices reduced by up to 60%. The sale includes popular titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, as well as various third-party releases. Many of these deals are for digital versions or game key-cards, requiring internet access and storage space for installation.
SEGA Celebrates 35 Years of Sonic the Hedgehog with Birthday Livestream Extravaganza
SEGA celebrated the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog with a special livestream event. The celebration included the surprise release of Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, updates for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, new gameplay for SONIC PICO PARK, and announcements for Sonic Forces on Nex Playground and mobile. Additionally, a Sonic the Hedgehog franchise sale on Steam and an expanded Sonic Live in Concert tour were revealed.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Has Dropped to Its Lowest Price at Amazon for Prime Day
Amazon has reduced the price of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 to $39.99 during its Prime Day sale, marking a 20% discount from its original $49.99 price. This sale offers a significant saving for interested buyers.
Resident Evil Requiem Drops to $56 on Amazon, Including First-Ever Nintendo Switch 2 Discount
Resident Evil Requiem is currently available for $55.99 on Amazon during Prime Day. This sale marks the first-ever discount offered for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale live, here are the big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sales – Metroid Prime 4, Hades 2, Resident Evil, more
Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale features significant discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2, and Resident Evil Requiem. The sale requires an Amazon Prime membership, and some deals are time-limited.
Nintendo Is Running a Brand New Sale On Switch Games, Save $20 on These Select Titles
Nintendo is currently running a sale on select Nintendo Switch games, offering a $20 discount on titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4. This promotion is available on Amazon ahead of their Prime Day event.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – June 21, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves keep on winnning
The latest Famitsu most wanted games chart reveals that Pokemon Winds and Waves is the most anticipated game among Japanese gamers, according to reader votes cast between June 3 and June 9. Anomalith for Nintendo Switch 2 makes its debut on the list, while other anticipated titles include Splatoon Raiders and Persona 4 Revival.
Nuntius Games Joins Steam Summer Sale 2026 with Discounts Up to 50% and Major Game Updates
Nuntius Games is participating in the Steam Summer Sale 2026, offering discounts up to 50% on its titles from June 25 to July 9. The sale coincides with major updates for several games, including the Prime Evolution update for Shard Squad and the Definitive Edition release for DOCTOR VISCERA. Other featured titles like Alien Strike: Blasting the Intruders and Arashi Gaiden will also be discounted.
Caught up in World Cup fever? Best Buy has 40% off FC 26 so you can set up those needed rematches on your own terms
Best Buy is offering a 40% discount on EA Sports FC 26, bringing the price down to $30 across all consoles, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. This promotion is tied to the 2026 World Cup, aiming to capitalize on the excitement surrounding the event. The sale also includes various color options for the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core controller.
New Nintendo games sale live on Amazon, multiple Switch 1 and 2 games at lowest prices ever
Amazon is hosting a sale on various Nintendo Switch games, with several titles reaching their lowest prices ever. The sale includes popular games such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Odyssey, and Pikmin 4. Some deals are limited-time offers with limited stock, and titles like Street Fighter 6 are already seeing significant claims.
