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Serious Sam Stone is back, but this time he’s not alone. Uber Mental’s maniacal machinations have fractured the walls between universes, and now Sam’s from multiple dimensions must learn to work together to repair the Shatterverse.

As part of the Serious Program, a multidimensional force opposing Uber Mental, you’ll travel across shifting universes to finish battles other Sams couldn’t. Mental has been hunting the hero across realities, and in many timelines, he’s already won. Now, it’s your turn to push back. To advance, you must bring down his five lieutenants, each a formidable boss in search of total annihilation.

Wield a relentlessly destructive arsenal of devastating weapons, unlock powerful boons, and experiment with run modifiers that reshape gameplay. In true roguelite fashion, death is never the end, and each run opens the door to new strategies and limitless possibilities across the Shatterverse.

Multiverse Mayhem

Reality cracked and now Serious Sams from multiple universes are fighting the same war. Team up across shifting worlds, collide with alternate versions of the legend, and bring guns-blazing chaos to timelines that were never supposed to meet.

Big Guns, Serious Damage

Pack the classics, then crank it into the weird. Wield a mix of iconic Serious Sam staples and brand-new toys, built for one purpose – clearing arenas when Mental’s hordes decide hundreds is a warm-up. Explosive, loud, and extremely violent.

Escalating Destruction

A world full of unstable anomalies, hidden portals, and high-risk opportunities that can supercharge a run, or end it instantly. Push forward greater rewards, unlock powerful modifiers, and upgrades that permanently expand your possibilities.

Mental’s Horde, Remixed

Familiar foes are back, and they brought friends. Face a selection of classic Serious Sam enemies alongside fresh monsters, all under Mental’s control, all engineered to overwhelm you, and all begging to be turned into mush.

Arcade-Style First-Person Shooter Energy

High-adrenaline, run-and-gun arena chaos, big battlefields, nonstop pressure, and perfectly-timed one-liners when everything’s on fire. Shatterverse leans into the Serious Sam legacy and pushes it forward with procedurally shifting runs across hand-crafted arenas set in previously unexplored worlds.

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Pragmata sold 2.5 million units in its first quarter on the market.

Resident Evil Requiem sold 1.1 million units to bring lifetime sales to 8.0 million units, Resident Evil 7: biohazard sold 1.0 million units to bring lifetime sales to 18.4 million units, and Resident Evil Village sold 900,000 units to bring sales to 15.8 million units.

Resident Evil 4 remake sold 2.4 million units to bring lifetime sales to 16.0 million units, Resident Evil 2 remake sold 1.4 million units to bring sales to 19.7 million units, and Resident Evil 3 remake sold 1.2 million units to bring lifetime sales to 14.5 million units. 

Monster Hunter Wilds sold 400,000 units in the quarter to bring lifetime sales to 11.8 million units. Monster Hunter: World sold 300,000 units to bring lifetime sales to 22.4 million units, while the Iceborne expansion sold 700,000 units for a total of 16.7 million units.

Monster Hunter Rise sold 700,000 units in the quarter to bring lifetime sales to 19.3 million units. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak sold 600,000 units to bring lifetime sales to 11.9 million units.

Monster Hunter Stories sold 100,000 units in the quarter to bring lifetime sales to 1.2 million units. Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin sold 100,000 units to bring lifetime sales to 2.6 million units.

Devil May Cry 5 sold 1.1 million units to bring sales to 12.3 million units, Street Fighter 6 sold 500,000 units to bring lifetime sales to 7.2 million units, and Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics sold 100,000 units in the quarter to bring lifetime sales to 1.3 million units

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The Grand Theft Auto series is the best-selling franchise by Take-Two with nearly 475 million units sold-in. This is up from nearly 470 million units from the previous quarter. Grand Theft Auto V has sold-in over 230 million units, which is up from nearly 230 million units.

The Red Dead Redemption series has sold-in nearly 116 million units worldwide, which is up from nearly115 million units. Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold-in over 87 million units, which is up from 85 million units.

The NBA 2K series has sold-in over 175 million units worldwide, which is up from over 173 million units. 

The Borderlands series has sold-in over 100 million units worldwide, which is the same as the previous quarter. Sales reported for Borderlands 2 has sold-in over 31 million, which is the same as the previous quarter. There were no figures given for any other entries in the series.

Sid Meier’s Civilization series has sold-in over 80 million units, which is the same as the previous quarter.

Our excellent first quarter results reflect the power of our portfolio and disciplined execution across all of our labels" said Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick.

"With these positive trends and excitement around the November 19th launch of Grand Theft Auto VI, we are reiterating our Fiscal 2027 Net Bookings outlook of $8.0 to $8.2 billion. Looking further ahead, we expect to sustain this new level of scale and generate strong cash flows, setting us on a path to deliver continued growth and long-term shareholder returns."

Total net bookings for Take-Two decreased three percent year-on-year to $1.39 billion, while GAAP net revenue increased two percent to $1.53 billion.

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The update includes the free Dawn of the Machine expansion developed by MachineGames.

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To celebrate Quake’s 30th anniversary, the award-winning team at MachineGames—in collaboration with id Software—returns with Dawn of the Machine, a brutal new episode building on their critically acclaimed work on Dimension of the Machine and Dimension of the Past. Delivering ferocious combat, labyrinthine level design, and nightmarish realms that twist reality beyond recognition, it pushes the legacy of the genre-defining first-person shooter even further, honoring one of gaming’s most enduring icons. 

End the nightmare. Escape the illusion.

Ranger is trapped in a dimension of endless illusion, reliving the same violent cycles for what feels like lifetimes, dying thousands of times in a futile attempt to escape. Wearied but unbroken, he has heard rumor of The Nightmare Machine.  

Beyond the hordes of monsters, twisted by an eternity in the Elder realms, lies the Machine. It is believed its destruction will shatter the illusion, finally breaking the loop. 

Quake is available now for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series XS|, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

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The game is currently available for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

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From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth is a story-driven, cozy puzzle adventure that lets you return to the enchanting Moominvalley through the creative lens of the award-winning indie studio Hyper Games. While not a direct sequel to Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, it is a spiritual successor with many similarities. You can enjoy both games on their own, and in any order you’d like.

Key Features:

• Third-Person, Top-Down Adventure – Explore Moominvalley and enjoy the beautiful winter landscape.
• Story-Driven Exploration – Discover the warmth of winter with Moomintroll.
• A Winter Wonderland – Inspired by Tove Jansson’s Moominland Midwinter.
• Play as Moomintroll – Everyone’s favorite Moomin on a quest for warmth and friendship.
• Environmental Puzzles – Set in beautifully crafted, cozy surroundings.

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Devolver Digital also announced the final free update for the game - Naturalist Update - is now available. The update adds the following:

• 2 new characters - The Ballbearer and The Hoary Hoarder
• 11 new balls
• 5 new passives

"BALL x PIT Naturalist Update is here! The final free update feeds your ball addiction as the game crosses two million copies sold!" said Devolver Digital.

BALL x PIT released for the Nintendo Switch 2,PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass in October 2025.

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This monthly series compares the aligned worldwide sales of the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch 1.

The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 and the Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do not lineup.

Switch 2 Vs. Switch 1 Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 18,965 - Switch 2

Gap change over last 12 months: 2,898,024 - Switch 2

Total Lead: 5,971,236 - Switch 2

Switch 2 Total Sales: 21,838,307

Switch 1 Total Sales: 15,867,071

June 2026 is the 13th month the Nintendo Switch 2 has been available for. During the latest month, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 18,965 units when you align the launches.

In the last 12 months, the Switch 2 has outsold the Switch 1 by 2.90 million units. The Switch 2 is ahead of the Switch 1 by 5.97 million units.

The 13th month for the Switch 2 is June 2026, while for the Switch 1 it is March 2018. The Switch 2 has sold 21.84 million units, while the Switch 1 sold 15.87 million units during the same timeframe.

The Nintendo Switch 1 has sold 155.17 million units to date. The Switch 2 is currently 133.33 million units behind the lifetime sales of the Switch 1.

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It will also premiere on the Rockstar Games YouTube channel and Grand Theft Auto VI official website later the same day at 6:00 pm ET / 9:00 pm PT / August 28 at 2:00 am UK.

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Grand Theft Auto VI will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19.

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"Approximately 90 percent of our unit sales are digital," said Capcom. "We do not anticipate a significant impact at this time."

Capcom in the latest quarter sold 23.81 million games, which is up from 14.16 million units during the same period last year.

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The game is currently available for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

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A modern take on the classic on-rail adventures of the ’90s.

Soar over oceans, desert ridges, and perilous caves, battling waves of enemies and pushing back Grimclaw’s forces. With the help of allies, you’ll fight to restore peace while experiencing the thrill of classic arcade flight-combat!

Blue Bombers Reporting for Duty.

Easy-to-learn controls make Wild Blue Skies accessible for newcomers and genre veterans alike, while the game’s stunning visuals immerse you in a hand-crafted, anime-style universe. With its compelling gameplay loop, branching paths, and thrilling missions, every flight is an adventure!

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The game is currently available for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam.

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What is the The Legend of Dark Witch Series?

The first game was developed by Japanese indie studio Inside System in 2014 and released as a 3DS download by CIRCLE Entertainment, and the series has sold over 450,000 copies.

What is Brave Dungeon?

Brave Dungeon, an offshoot of the Dark Witch series, was featured in Nindies, the predecessor to Nintendo’s Indie World, and was exhibited at the Nintendo booth during BitSummit. It has sold a total of 100,000 copies worldwide.

Overview

A sequel that inherits the basic system of the previous Brave Dungeon from the Dark Witch series. You can play in different stories and different systems with the scenarios of the three protagonists.

• Al – Walk through the vast Forest of Miracles and look for the exit of the forest. We will proceed with the countless “IvyDoors” that block the way by using the limited number of “GrassKeys.” You can further your exploration by picking up the pieces of Shega scattered throughout the forest and creating Seama Items.
• Klinsy – The goal is to get the “Unsealed Books” hidden in the three library stacks. There is a “Sealing Trap” in the library that tests the wisdom of intruders.
• Papelne – Papelne is brought to an empty plain. She begins to build her city from scratch. She is free to build the city as she wishes. Let her build a more attractive city and attract more visitors.

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Tie those sneakers and ready your camera, it’s time to set off on a new photo adventure in TOEM 2! Head off on a relaxing journey, spurred on by your awakened passion for discovering and photographing mysterious “events” known as TOEMs. TOEM 2 was crafted to be welcoming for both returning fans of TOEM and those who want to jump in for the first time.

Explore

Run, jump, and climb your way through all new cozy environments, uncovering hidden paths, scenic viewpoints, and small details waiting to be discovered. The world is built to reward curiosity, so take your time and wander wherever your camera leads you.

Meet

Encounter a cast of new quirky characters and adorable critters along your journey. Lend a hand to new faces, create lasting friendships, and catalogue your memories as you go along.

Snap

Your camera has gotten an upgrade! Not only can you snap pictures to solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and document your discoveries, you can also use it in more unconditional ways with new attachments to solve various problems in each region.

Stamp

Fill your journal with stamps as you complete quests, document discoveries, and expand your critter compendium. Each stamp is not only a reminder of the little wonders you’ve uncovered along the way, they’re also your ticket to unlocking your ticket to the next region.

Set Your Pace

TOEM 2 is built to be experienced at your own pace with no time limits or hard requirements for full completion. Listen to music on a bench, smell the flowers, admire the sights and enjoy.

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Warrior Cats: Clans of the Forest is an all-new turn-based RPG inspired by the beloved Warrior Cats novel series. Hunt prey, hone your skills, and defend your home against rival warriors as you rise through the ranks of your Clan. Experience previously untold stories of the Warrior Cats world and build a legacy that will last a lifetime.

Choose between a multitude of unique customization options to create your own warrior purr-fectly suited for the journey ahead. Before pouncing into action, players select which of the four Clans they will belong to. Will it be the courageous ThunderClan, the graceful RiverClan, the cunning ShadowClan, or the swift WindClan? Each Clan has its own unique story campaign built upon their culture and traditions.

As you explore, climb, and track scents through familiar territories, you’ll encounter original characters alongside iconic cats from the Warrior Cats universe. Every choice made and relationship forged plays a role in shaping your adventure as you journey to uncover the secrets of the mysterious StarClan.

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Village in the Shade (NS2) debuted in third place with sales of 21,965 units. The Switch 1 version debuted in seventh place with sales of 12,458 units.

The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more… (NS) debuted in fifth place with sales of 16,996 units.  The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game (NS) debuted in sixth  place with sales of 16,987 units.

Blue Reflection Quartet (NS) debuted in eighth place with sales of 7,880 units. The PS5 version debuted in ninth place with sales of 7,019 units.

Rhythm Heaven Groove (NS) is in second place with sales of 59,884 units, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (NS) is in fourth place with sales of 18,306 units, and Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 (NS) came in 10th place with sales of 5,928 units.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling platform with 30,606 units sold. The PlayStation 5 sold 10,107 units, the Switch 1 sold 8,233 units, and the Xbox Series X|S sold 92 units.

Here are the best-selling games in Japan:

1. [SW2] Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo, 07/23/26) – 73,542 (548,226)
2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo, 07/02/26) – 59,884 (734,476)
3. [SW2] Village in the Shade (Nippon Ichi Software, 07/30/26) – 21,965 (New)
4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo, 04/16/26) – 18,306 (1,518,331)
5. [NSW] The Prince of Tennis: Sweet School Festival 0-40 and more… (Konami, 07/30/26) – 16,996 (New)
6. [NSW] The Prince of Tennis: Doki Doki Survival eternal passion! Tie break game (Konami, 07/30/26) – 16,987 (New)
7. [NSW] Village in the Shade (Nippon Ichi Software, 07/30/26) – 12,458 (New)
8. [NSW] Blue Reflection Quartet (Koei Tecmo, 07/30/26) – 7,880 (New)
9. [PS5] Blue Reflection Quartet (Koei Tecmo, 07/30/26) – 7,019 (New)
10. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 (Konami, 06/11/26) – 5,928 (189,164)

Here is the hardware breakdown (followed by lifetime sales):

1. Switch 2 – 30,606 (6,132,633)
2. PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 9,412 (1,380,203)
3. Switch Lite – 4,325 (7,003,783)
4. Switch OLED Model – 3,384 (9,616,164)
5. Switch – 524 (20,305,756)
6. PlayStation 5 Pro – 465 (367,877)
7. PlayStation 5 – 230 (5,922,229)
8. Xbox Series S – 56 (342,855)
9. Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 19 (33,184)
10. Xbox Series X – 17 (328,311)

Previous week - Week 30, 2026

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The Nintendo Switch 2 has shipped 23.68 million units to date, while 58.17 million Switch 2 games have been shipped lifetime.

Shipment figures for the Nintendo Switch 1 reached 156.59 million units, while 1,561.95 million Switch 1 games have been shipped lifetime.

For the quarter ending June 30, 2026, Nintendo shipped 3.82 million Switch 2 units and 0.66 million Switch 1 units shipped.

Breaking down the 23.68 million lifetime shipped figure for the Switch 2, it has shipped 7.95 million units in the Americas, 5.37 million in Europe, 6.70 million in Japan, and 3.66 million in the rest of the world.

Breaking down the 156.59 million lifetime shipped figure for the Switch 1, it has shipped 59.80 million units in the Americas, 40.14 million in Europe, 38.55 million in Japan, and 18.09 million in the rest of the world.

The regular Nintendo Switch model accounts for 97.75 million units of the total Switch consoles shipped worldwide. The Switch OLED accounts for 32.23 million units and the Switch Lite accounts for 26.61 million units.

Nintendo's forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 remains unchanged and has the Nintendo Switch 2 at 16.50 million units shipped and the Nintendo Switch at 2.00 million. If Nintendo reaches the forecast exactly that would put Switch 2 lifetime sales at 36.36 million units and the Switch at 157.92 million units.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has sold through over eight million units worldwide as of August 5.

The Switch 2 has outshipped the GameCube 21.73 million units this quarter.

Here are the best-selling Nintendo Switch 2 first-party titles:

1. Mario Kart World – 15.39 million
2. Donkey Kong Bananza - 4.78 million
3. Pokémon Legends Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 3.99 million
4. Pokémon Pokopia - 3.68 million
5. Kirby Air Riders - 1.90 million
6. Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - 1.15 million

Here are the top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch 1 first-party titles:

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 71.53 million
2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 50.29 million
3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 38.14 million
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 34.06 million
5. Super Mario Odyssey – 30.80 million
6. Pokemon Scarlet / Pokemon Violet – 28.46 million
7. Pokemon Sword / Pokemon Shield – 27.26 million
8. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 22.71 million
9. Super Mario Party – 21.36 million
10. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 19.10 million

Other Nintendo first-party sales:

• Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream - 8 million (as of August 5, 2026)

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The Switch 2 version compared to the Switch 1 version will feature enhanced lighting, shadow effects, and more.

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Imagine a town crier (me), rolling into a blocky village square with an equally blocky trumpet to announce some joyful news. Queue the fanfare: Minecraft is coming for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27! Can I get a very enthusiastic Hmmm??

Let me unfurl this metaphorical scroll a little to remind you why we’re all so excited. First, the Nintendo Switch 2 renders the world of Minecraft to lush life with Vibrant Visuals—set as the default visual experience. This means enhanced lighting, shadow effects and more—and you can even enjoy Vibrant Visuals enabled content across all the supported content in Minecraft Marketplace.

The much-loved Super Mario Mash-Up pack is also getting an update, to get the most out of those Vibrant Visuals graphics. As a reminder, the Super Mario Mash-Up pack is exclusive to the Nintendo versions of Minecraft, bringing with it a custom Mario-themed world, music, and unique skins. Explore iconic locations like Peach’s castle and Delfino Plaza within Minecraft. Worlds collide!

For those of you who already own Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, a digital upgrade path will be available for Nintendo Switch players. More details to follow.

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"We cannot yet guarantee which of the two is correct, but the release will definitely be on one of these two dates," said the leaker.

The game will be available for $69.99 / €69.99 / £62.99. It isn't known if the Lord of Hatred DLC will be included or not. A physical edition will be available, however, it will be a code in a box and not a Game Key Card. 

Diablo IV released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in June 2023. The Lord of Hatred DLC release in April 2026.

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The update adds a bunch of free content that includes the ability move freely and build houses underwater, as well as adding new items, recipes, patterns, emotes, hair colors, and more. 

Read the patch notes below:

The following features have been added

• Added the move Dive, allowing players to move freely underwater.
• The Build specialty can now be used to build houses underwater.
• Added new items such as the portal pod and safe.
  • Recipes can be purchased after increasing Palette Town’s environment level.
• Added the new pattern, dynamic Ditto print.
  • Can be obtained by talking to Smearguru after acquiring the diploma.
• Added new emotes: Lie Down and Ready, Set, Go!
  • Can be obtained in Bleak Beach and on Dream Islands.
• Added five new hair colors: orange, light pink, yellow-green, blue-green, and brown.
• Added a function to move items in bulk between the storage box and bag.
• Added a function to delete items placed inside objects such as the garbage bin.
• Added the ability to fine-tune depth placement when placing windows, doors, and similar items.
• Added an option in Settings to hide the confirmation message shown when canceling Magnet Rise.
• Added an option in Settings allowing movement while the move wheel is open.
• Added motion-sickness reduction settings for the camera.
• The following items can now be painted: stylish stool, handrail, metal chain, workbench, vending machine, bike, bookcase, Pokémon Center counter, arrow sign, rope.

The following improvements have been implemented

• Even if a Pokémon’s habitat is destroyed, it will move back in if the same habitat is rebuilt within a certain area.
• Pokémon that are sad because furniture was removed will now notice more quickly when the same furniture is replaced.
• Pokémon that taught you an emote will now respond with the same emote when you use it.
• If a Pokémon being searched for in the Pokédex is in another town, you can now travel to that town using Return Home.
• Reduced ordinary conversation indicators so that special Pokémon conversations and requests directed at Ditto stand out more clearly.
• Lost relics can now be appraised in batches of up to 10 at a time.
• Paint, Gather Honey, and Collect can now be performed multiple times in the same interaction.
• During crafting, materials in the storage box next to the workbench will be consumed before materials in the bag.
• Increased the placement limit for power generators (excluding furnaces) from 64 to 128.
• Increased the number of different photos that can be displayed in a town from 10 to 40.
• When sucking up liquid, a short press of the move button to hold liquids in Ditto’s mouth will allow liquid to be held in their mouth without removing it from the environment.
• When releasing stored water, adjusted water levels now automatically match nearby water levels.
• Smearguru can now learn patterns from photos stored in References.
• Improved visibility of the target item when painting with paint balloons.
• Increased the amount of treasure discoverable with the Dowsing Machine on Dream Islands.
• Pokémon companions can now follow you while moving with Surf, Glide, Rollout, or Magnet Rise.
• Inhaling items and opening the bag are now possible while rolling using Rollout.
• Rollout can now destroy certain natural objects such as large boulders.
• Surf can now be activated on land by pressing the Surf button while holding the focus button.
• Improved activation conditions for Surf and Waterfall so they occur more smoothly.
• Leafage can now be used on farm soil to revert it to a normal soil block.
• Strength can now be used underwater.
• Added an All tab to both the Pokédex and Habitat Dex.
• Made it clearer that buildings can still be remodeled even when items such as the Ditto Flag are attached to roofs or walls.
• During construction, any Pokémon not assigned to the Build role in a building project can now help with cooking.
• Prevented treasures in Sparkling Skylands from appearing when using the Dowsing Machine in locations where breaking terrain would cause them to fall.
• Improved messaging when there are insufficient materials for copying items using the 3D Printer.
• Items can now be placed on top of square plants.
• Hide-and-sneak can now be canceled midway.
• Adjusted in-game event notifications shown at startup so they are displayed only during specific remaining-day periods.
• Certain roof items now block water.
• Increased output when crafting curved eaves to 10.
• Tidal Bell and Clear Bell can now be triggered using laser sensors and switches.
• Adjusted sound effects for camping chair and sleeping bag.
• Improved performance for certain rendering processes.

The following issues have been fixed

• When talking to a Pokémon that is currently assigned to construct buildings, options such as “Follow me!” may sometimes fail to appear.
• Suicune and Gholdengo may be unable to travel across water.
• Pokémon may occasionally fall into the ocean or off cliffs when appearing from their habitats.
• Even when using honey, Pokémon may sometimes fail to return to their habitats.
• Using Magnet Rise may occasionally cause Pokémon to scold or warn the player.
• Pokémon that dislike water may sometimes be unable to move across duckweed and flowering duckweed on the water’s surface.
• Requests from Pokémon may occasionally ask for items that the requesting Pokémon actually dislikes.
• When processing berries in the community box, paint may not be produced correctly.
• The timing of the note played by the music mat (high Do) is offset incorrectly.
• Certain furniture can be painted through specific procedures even on parts where the colors are not actually changeable.
• Painting certain items may use more paint than intended.
• The light color of a painted surface light may fail to change correctly.
• Under specific conditions, it is possible to place more than one party cooking pot in the same town.
• Some items may display unnaturally when viewed from a distance.
• For some items, visual effects may disappear when viewed through glass.
• Under certain conditions during multiplayer, building may become impossible to complete or cancel.
• In certain situations, it may be unclear why actions such as building or relocation cannot be performed.
• On Cloud Islands, players other than the administrator may be able to place a relocation kit.
• Under certain conditions, a building kit may become unrecoverable when remodeling a house.
• Under certain conditions, painted portions of the sand house may be reset.
• Using Rock Smash while falling may cause Ditto’s position or height to become significantly displaced.
• During the Withered Wasteland request “Clear the path!” Slowpoke may stop moving partway through.
• During the Sparkling Skylands request “Follow Tinkmaster!” certain actions may prevent the request from progressing.
• During the Sparkling Skylands request “Pokémon Center tour guide!” searching for Tinkmaster in the Pokédex may guide the player to the town containing their habitat rather than the town where they are currently located.
• Loading may occasionally fail to finish when returning from a Dream Island.
• Returning from a Dream Island may incorrectly send the player to Palette Town.
• Under certain conditions when an online session ends, the player may be transported to a Dream Island.
• On the Cloud Island loading screen, the player’s gender pronoun may sometimes be displayed incorrectly in some languages.

We have made several additional adjustments and fixed a number of bugs to improve the overall gameplay experience.

Pokémon Pokopia is available now for the Nintendo Switch 2.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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The update adds new ways to view achievement history, more control over cloud saves, new game capture features, and more.

Read details below:

Include Chat In Your Game Captures

Some of the best gaming moments happen when you’re playing and talking with friends, and we’ve heard from players who wanted more ways to capture them. Starting today, XBOX Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring can choose to include chat audio in their game captures.

When you’re in a party, you can decide whether party chat is included in your recordings. Each player controls whether their voice can be captured, so voice audio is only included when players opt in.

Not in a party? You can also choose to include game chat audio in your captures.

New Ways to View Your Achievement History

Finding exactly what you’re looking for in your achievement history is getting easier for XBOX Insiders in Alpha Skip-Ahead. Whether you’re chasing 100% completion, tracking your next Gamerscore milestone, or revisiting old favorites.

In addition to the default ‘last played’ view, you can now sort games by name, completion percentage, Gamerscore earned, or number of Achievements unlocked. Every option can be sorted in ascending or descending order, giving you more flexibility to explore your achievements the way you want.

More Control Over Your Cloud Saves

Already available for XBOX Insiders and rolling out to more players next week, you can now restore previously synced cloud saves directly from your XBOX console in supported games, starting with Forza Horizon 6.

If you need to recover a previous version of your save, you can browse available cloud save versions and restore an earlier save directly from your console experience.

This feature is currently available for Forza Horizon 6 via Manage game & add-ons > Saved data > Restore saved data, with support for additional titles coming in future updates.

Add More Games To Your Wishlist

Your wishlist just got bigger.

Now available to all XBOX players, you can add up to 1,000 games to your wishlist, making it easier to keep track of the titles you want to play, follow, and pick up later.

Whether you’re building a backlog, keeping an eye on future launches, or waiting for the right time to jump in, you’ll now have plenty of room to organize the games you don’t want to miss.

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He joined Ubisoft in 2005 and left about five years ago. He was the game director on Assassin's Creed Valhalla, as well as lead game designer on Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, senior game designer on Assassin's Creed Unity, and project lead on game design on Assassin's Creed Origins.

After he left Ubisoft he worked at Electronic Arts' Motive Studio as the game director on the Dead Space remake and was one of the game design directors on Battlefield 6.

Assassin's Creed head of content Jean Guesdon on the return of Eric Baptizat stated, "Thrilled to share some exciting news. After an incredible professional journey, including 16 years at Ubisoft and then leading the critically acclaimed Dead Space remake at EA Motive, Eric Baptizat is coming back to the Assassin's Creed family as our new Game Director for the brand.

"Eric needs no introduction in this universe. 16 years at Ubisoft, key contributions to Black Flag, Origins, and Valhalla as Game Director, his passion for gameplay craft and his deep connection to this franchise speak for themselves.

"Seeing someone with his expertise, his rigor, and his collaborative spirit step into this role fills me with confidence and honestly, a lot of excitement, for what’s ahead for the brand. Welcome back, Eric. We’re so glad to have you home."

The latest entry in the Assassin's Creed series, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, sold over 3.5 million units in about two weeks.

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Bloomberg's Jason Schreier on social media has reported EA has taken on $18 billion in debt and will have to pay around $1.8 billion per year in interest.

EA's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is currently about $1.5 billion, which is roughly enough to pay off just the yearly interest. EA has told debt investors it is looking to cut $700 million in annual costs. This includes $170 million organizational efficiencies.

These cuts will most likely result in mass layoffs at EA. 

"EA's annual EBITDA is around $1.5 billion, which should be enough to service the interest payments," said Schreier. "But the publisher has told debt investors that it will cut $700 million in annual costs including $170 million in 'organizational efficiencies,'" per Bloomberg. In other words: mass layoffs."

EA in 2025 laid off around 300 to 400 employees, which included around 100 at Respawn Entertainment that resulted in a new Titanfall game being cancelled. An undisclosed number of employees were also laid off in March 2026 from the studios that developed Battlefield 6 - DICE, Criterion, Motive and Ripple Effect.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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The rest of the top five all dropped one spot this week. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced came in second place, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream took third place, EA Sports FC 26 was in fourth place, Pokémon Pokopia rounds out the top five.

Top sellers per system were as follows:

Nintendo Switch 2

1. Splatoon Raiders
2. Pokémon Pokopia
3. Mario Kart World

PlayStation 5

1. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
2. Grand Theft Auto V
3. EA Sports FC 26

Xbox Series X|S

1. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced
2. Forza Horizon 6
3. Assassin's Creed Shadows

1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
2. Minecraft
3. EA Sports FC 26

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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Main Booth

• Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve (PS5, Xbox Series, PC) – Playable, Novelty, Freebies, Pre-Order Campaign
• Bleach: Mirrors High (iOS, Android) – Playable, Novelty
• Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 (PS5, Xbox Series, PC) – Playable, Novelty
• One Piece: Grand Gourmet (Switch 2, Switch, PC, iOS, Android) – Playable, Novelty, Pre-Order Campaign
• Tales of Eternia Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, PS4, Switch, PC) – Pre-Order Campaign

Family Game Park

• Once Upon a Katamari (PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, PC) – Playable, Novelty
• Tamagotchi Plaza – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – Playable, Novelty

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Beaten Path is a turn-based tactical RPG set in a world ruled by fallen gods and ancient machines. Take command of Panna and her companions as they unravel the secrets of time, confronting lost memories, mythic powers, and a looping fate. Strategy, story, and spectacle converge in this character-driven journey.

Tactical Turn-Based Combat

Master the battlefield with careful positioning, unit synergy, and decisive abilities. Flank enemies, exploit terrain, and command devastating abilities in grid-based encounters inspired by Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem.

Explore a Vast World

Navigate a richly illustrated overworld filled with shifting weather, strange landmarks, and narrative events. From sunken temples to storm-lashed shores, each location hides lore, choices, and challenges that shape your journey.

Deep Customization

Tailor every unit to your strategy with a flexible job system, dual-class loadouts, and unlockable outfits. Equip powerful skills, assign stat-boosting traits, and create unique builds that evolve with your party over time.

Unravel a Time-Loop Mystery

As Panna retraces her forgotten steps, clues to a forgotten war and her role in it begin to surface. The truth is hidden in ruined machines, old allies, and looping memories—waiting to be pieced together.

Command a Fully Voiced Cast

Recruit 25 voice-acted characters, each brought to life through distinctive 2D character art, unique 3D models, individual personalities, and personal stories.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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With the arrival of version 1.0, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault brings its main story to a satisfying conclusion while introducing new weapons, armor, and the Bomb Path; a combat ability that causes enemies to explode after taking enough hits, damaging those nearby. Will’s shop also reaches its final level, unlocking additional Bloblet slots, new cosmetic options, and even more room to make Tresna truly feel like home.

For players eager to continue the adventure, the Infinite Endless Vault offers a new postgame challenge: an ever-escalating gauntlet of gold-filled runs designed to test even the most seasoned merchants. And for the truly fearless, Hardcore mode raises the stakes to their highest level—fall in the dungeon, and it’s back to the very beginning.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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Look a day in the life inside room.

UFO: A day in the life was released by ASCII in 1999 for a 32-bit home console.

This is an alien-search variety game where your goal is to rescue the missing aliens inside an apartment on “Chikyu” in the Chahaya star system—the very place where the space passenger ship “Daimaoh” crashed.

Enjoy the unique cast of aliens, the apartment residents, and the human drama that unfolds within its walls!

(This title was originally released exclusively in Japan. While the user interface and manual are available in English, the game content is available in Japanese only.)

The Console Archives series is designed to bring classic games originally released on home consoles to modern gaming platforms.

In Console Archives series, features such as customizable button layouts, rapid-fire settings, multiple save points, and for some titles, a rewind function have been added, to support players in completing these classics.

Additional options include screen layout adjustments and filters that recreate the the nostalgic atmosphere of CRT TVs back in the day, allowing players to customize the visual experience to their preference.

Whether it’s a title you played long ago or one you’re experiencing for the first time, we hope you’ll find a favorite and enjoy the game your way.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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Arcade Archives 2 TX-1 is priced at $9.99 / 1,100 yen, while Arcade Archives TX-1 is priced at $7.99 / 838 yen An upgrade will be available for $2.99 / 330 yen.

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Half-hearted don’t graduate!

Combat School is an action game released by Konami in 1987.

Join a prestigious military academy as a cadet and tackle brutal training like shooting and combat under a terrifying instructor.

Only those who survive these trials to claim the glory of graduation can face the next battle as a hero. Well, can you make it to the end?!

Arcade Archives 2 series introduces a brand-new mode called Time Attack Mode, in addition to the Original Mode, Hi Score Mode, and Caravan Mode from Arcade Archives. Time Attack Mode focuses on how quickly you can complete the game, regardless of the score you achieve.

What’s more, with VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) support, the gameplay can be reproduced even more accurately, closer to the original arcade experience.

Please enjoy these iconic arcade games that defined an era with the Arcade Archives series!

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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Moonlight Peaks starts dramatically. The child of Dracula (yes, the Dracula) storms out of the family castle. Fed up with their father's nonsense, they hop on a midnight train to Moonlight Peaks, the hometown of their mother. There, they start a new life on the old family farm, surrounded by woods, rivers, caves, and many interesting locals, almost all of whom belong to some supernatural community: vampires, werewolves, witches, etc. Imagine Story of Seasons mixed with Wylde Flowers, and you'll get the idea.

Overall, the story of Moonlight Peaks is quite nice, not to mention flexible. There is a major through line — that of the protagonist (designed and named by the player) bringing the town's clans together and helping them recommit to the larger community — but it never gets in the way of those smaller daily decisions that help make the world your own. You choose how you maximize profit, how you deal with requests, how you respond in conversation, and how you pursue romantic interests. There is a fixed framework in place, but lots of wiggle room within it.

You'll always be bound by the rigid demands of time, though. Like most farming sims, you'll have approximately 12 hours to conduct your business, after which you must rest. In a clever inversion of the norm, however, developer Little Chicken Game Company set the starting time each day at 6pm, instead of at the break of dawn. The main character is a vampire, after all. Once you're up, you must pay attention to crops, farm animals, and equipment. Mechanically, this is all quite simple. Farming takes place on a grid, so it's easy to plant seeds on individual plots. The same goes for chopping down trees, breaking apart stone, picking flowers, fishing, etc. Fishing is perhaps too easy; all you must do is cast the line and press Y when the fish bites and takes off.

Farming isn't just a matter of harvesting crops and selling them for profit in Moonlight Peaks — at least not if you want to make the big bucks. There are many ways to modify and combine ingredients to craft more interesting, expensive items. You can use Wily Wheat in a keg to make beer, or grind it into flour at the mill to make bread. You can even combine those two things to make øllebrød. What about rice? It's worth a good amount of money on its own, but if you combine it with tomato and cheese (earned by placing cow's milk in a cheese press) and wrap it in a corn tortilla, you'll have an even more profitable consumable.

Then there are the magical crops. Not only can you plant onion and eggplant seeds, but otherworldly things like Drikkers, Gobblers, and Moonfruit. You'll need your magic wand and a spell to water them properly, and in some cases other unusual items. Gobblers, for example, must be fed fish and critters in order to reach maturity. You can sell the mature plants, or use them in other applications, primarily to create mana vials, which refill your mana slots and allow you to cast additional spells. Thanks to all these magical and non-magical crops, and the synergies among them, there are lots of opportunities to feel like both an expert farmer and a clever tactician.

When you're not tending to your farm, you'll spend your time chatting with your neighbors. This is Moonlight Peaks at its best. You'll encounter many characters with unique personalities who are great at some things, but struggling with others. Fiona, a witch, is a perfectionist who carries on her shoulders the weight of the entire coven. Orlock, a vampire with an inferiority complex, struggles with alcoholism. The characters aren't simply interesting on their own; they're interesting in relation to each other. Each clan in town is made up of three or four family members. As the player, you must forge relationships with each neighbor, and also serve as an observer or mediator when it comes to intrafamiliar conflict.

If you're so inclined, you can also start romantic relationships with certain citizens. As you chat with individuals, and give them gifts and physical affection, you will add more hearts to their profile, which will take you from acquaintance to friend to partner to fiancé(e) to spouse. Deepening each relationship triggers meaningful character-specific scenes, which is great, but the process to reach marriage is a little repetitive. You'll have to give a lot of gifts and read the same dialogue again and again to make progress. The most egregious part is dating. Each romance candidate has a single activity they enjoy, so every date plays out the same way. The first date is magical; the sixth one is boring. 

This speaks to the game's largest issue: pacing. Moonlight Peaks is a slow burn. In some ways this is good, since it spreads the good stuff across each season. In other ways it's less ideal, as it tends to stall the momentum of the journey. I pushed the main quest line forward as quickly and urgently as possible, but still found myself treading water for days at a time as I waited for some important milestone. 

A few slow, uneventful stretches weren't enough to stop me, though. I still spent over 50 hours in Moonlight Peaks, which took me through a full calendar year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. I expanded my house, nurtured farm animals, crafted furniture, participated in celebrations, learned spells and transformations, got married, and helped bring the townspeople closer together. This isn't the end of my journey, of course. Like any good farming/life sim, the game encourages its players to live out year two, year three, and so on. If you're looking for a serious time commitment, you've come to the right place.

You've also come to the right place if you're looking for an enchanting, cozy aesthetic. The world of Moonlight Peaks is filled with vampires and werewolves, but that doesn't stop it from being a warm, welcoming place in which to settle down. Every area is filled with enchanting fixtures and decorations; even the trees are charming. 

As for the music, it's appropriately homey and soft. The two best tracks are the summer theme, which has a breezy, open-air quality to it, and the winter theme, which benefits from the chilly sound of bells. You can almost hear the snow falling.

On the performance side of things, Moonlight Peaks acquits itself fairly well. The only problem is the frequency of loading screens. Every time you leave an area or move between rooms, you'll have to pause for three to four seconds before proceeding. These load times aren't long, but they are ubiquitous. Note: the developer is aware of the issue, and is working on a solution. In fact, Little Chicken has been active and upfront about post-launch patches and bug fixes, which is admirable. Apart from load times, the only technical flaw occurs when you reap too many crops at once: the frame rate tends to buckle for a second before correcting itself.

When it comes to comfy life sims on Switch 2, the rich get richer. Moonlight Peaks is a worthy addition to the growing library of cozy games on Nintendo's latest hybrid, thanks to solid mechanics, a satisfying gameplay loop, dozens of hours of content, and a clever supernatural twist. It's not the best of the best, due to some pacing and grinding issues, but it's worth your time and energy, particularly if you enjoy games like Story of Seasons and Wylde Flowers.

Full Article - https://www.vgchartz.com/article/468271/moonlight-peaks-ns2/

The demo includes the prologue up to the beginning of Chapter 1-3 To the Forest in Offline Mode. It provides full access to character creation and all 14 weapon types. Save data from the demo can be transferred to the full version of the game.

The following are also now available:

• Monster Hunter Wilds Gold Edition ($79.99) – A bundle of the full game and the Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic Downloadable Content Collection.
• Monster Hunter Wilds Cosmetic Downloadable Content Collection ($59.99) – Bundle of 10 downloadable content packs that includes the Monster Hunter Wilds Extras Cosmetic Downloadable Content Pack.
• Monster Hunter Wilds Extras Cosmetic Downloadable Content Pack ($29.99) – Bundle of paid cosmetic downloadable content that were previously only available as standalone products.

Monster Hunter Wilds first released for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam in February 2025. A Nintendo Switch 2 port is currently in development. 

The Ascendance will launch in 2027.

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Take control of an owl named Lief as they make a pilgrimage skybound to the forsaken Isle of Reveries, where it’s said that any wish can be granted. Players will fight through seven mysterious dungeons, each with their own unique themes and puzzles, and meet charming anthropomorphic characters along the way in this The Legend of Zelda-inspired adventure.

Use your fairy companion’s magic to duplicate and spawn a variety of objects in the world, and discover how they interact with your robust set of items to solve head-scratching puzzles.

Key Features:

• A large world that doesn’t hold the player’s hand, filled with charming anthropomorphic characters.
• Use the fairy companion to copy and spawn various objects found in the world, including puzzle blocks, torches, mushrooms, and more.
• Seven dungeons, each with their own distinct theme and key item.
• Key items that are useful in both combat and puzzle solving, and remain so after completing the dungeons they’re found in.
• Dedicated jump button so that there’s always space to equip the most relevant items.

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Xbox will be hosting a broadcast at Tokyo Game Show 2026 at 3:00 am PT / 6:00 am ET / 11:00 am UK / 19:00 JST. Xbox Fanfest Tokyo has also been confirmed.

Japan, we'll see you soon!" said the team at Xbox. "XBOX Tokyo Game Show 2026 Broadcast. XBOX Fanfest Tokyo. See you on September 17."

 Tokyo Game Show 2026 will run from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan.

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The Consortium acquisition of EA was first announced in September 2025 and was approved by EA stockholders in December 2025.

EA stockholders will receive $210 in cash for each share of A common stock owned as of the time of the closing. The stock has ceased trading and will be delisted from NASDAQ. 

"This moment recognizes the extraordinary people whose creativity, ambition and passion have made EA one of the world's leading interactive entertainment companies," said Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson. "We're entering this next chapter from a position of strength with partners who share our vision and ambition. Together, we'll invest boldly, accelerate innovation, and build the next generation of games and experiences for the hundreds of millions of players and fans who inspire us every day."

PIF Deputy Governor and Head of International Investments Turqi Alnowaiser added, "Having been a minority investor in the company for more than five years, we have a deep understanding of EA’s unique platform, massive global sports and gaming franchises, and iconic IP. Entertainment and sports are key areas of strategic focus for PIF, and are among the fastest growing and evolving sectors around the world. Together, the Consortium is uniquely positioned to be a long-term partner to EA’s management team in driving sustained growth and innovation for EA and the industry."

Silver Lake CEO and Managing Partner Egon Durban stated, "EA’s franchises are some of the most beloved in entertainment, combining exceptional creative talent with a relentless focus on players. As long-term investors in technology, we admire how EA’s innovation fuels imagination and human connection. We’re proud to join with PIF and Affinity Partners to invest heavily in EA’s growth, including what AI can do to enhance game development and player experience, and excited to partner with Andrew and the EA team as they raise the bar for fans everywhere."

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The game will be available in the following editions:

Standard Edition ($19.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / ¥2,310)

• A copy of the game
• Pre-order bonus Golden Survival Pack – Gold-polished gear for brutal fights and last stands!

Deluxe Edition ($29.99 / £29.99 / €29.99 / ¥3,520)

• A copy of the game
• Arcade Apocalypse Pack
  • Two weapon skins – Tactical Magnum and Unlockable Mystery weapon skins
  • One character skin – Civic Republic Military Rick
  • The Walker Pit – Endless survival combat mode
  • “HELL ON EARTH” difficulty mode – Hardcore Mode without checkpoints
  • Digital soundtrack
• Pre-order bonus Golden Survival Pack – Gold-polished gear for brutal fights and last stands!

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Fight the dead. Survive the streets.

The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival challenges you to intense arcade brawling in the unforgiving world of AMC’s The Walking Dead.

Play as iconic survivors Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon, and Michonne while fighting through walker-infested tunnels, devastated settlements, and hostile strongholds packed with explosive encounters. Face Alexandria’s most ruthless foes, the Saviors led by Negan, along with overwhelming waves of Walkers as you unleash crushing combos, signature weapon attacks, and devastating finishers in a relentless battle for survival.

Inspired by the Story You Know

Based on the events of the All Out War storyline, fight through a campaign that reimagines the Saviors conflict that features walkers, threats, and surprises pulled from across the world of AMC’s The Walking Dead. You’ll explore familiar environments from the show—including the Sanctuary, Hilltop, Alexandria—enhanced by dynamic set pieces, environmental hazards, and intense, story-driven moments.

Iconic Survivors. Iconic Weapons.

Step into the boots of legendary characters from The Walking Dead, each with a unique fighting style, stats, and signature abilities inspired by the series. Rick’s magnum, Michonne’s katana, and Daryl’s trusty crossbow are all ready for battle.

Hard-Hitting Arcade Beat ‘Em Up Combat

Use brutal melee abilities, crowd-clearing ranged attacks, or a mix of the two in fast-paced skirmishes. Enjoy responsive, crisp, and satisfying fighting gameplay while exploring the apocalypse.

Overwhelming Walker Swarms and Ruthless Enemies

Battle through creeping armies of the undead and dangerous members of The Saviors that force you to adapt, assess threats, and fight for every inch of ground.

Face Iconic Bosses

Take on powerful, fan-favorite walkers like Winslow, the Well Walker, and more. The Saviors provide their own challenges as you throw down with Negan and Simon in intense, multi-phase boss battles that test your skill, strategy, and survival instincts.

Replayable Arcade Challenge

Master each character’s moveset and tackle multiple difficulty levels in an experience built for repeat runs and escalating challenges. Or jump in with an optional Easy Mode for casual play.

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The game will be available in the following editions:

Standard Edition ($19.99)

• A copy of the game

Deluxe Edition ($29.99)

• A copy of the game
• Post-launch content expansion
• Ceremonial Armor Set
• Axe of the Gods

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Even angels bleed.

Reclaim the fallen city of Gildenarch in this gothic, high renaissance action-adventure RPG.

In Crimson Moon, you embody the form of a Nephilim. A violent half-human, half-angel hybrid forged to defend humanity from hell using supernatural powers, weapons, and melee combat abilities.

Over the course of savage, replayable runs you’ll slay your way through an ever-evolving horde of demons, undead, vampires, and Hellgrowth abominations in visceral souls-inspired melee combat, culminating in brutal boss encounters with the fabled Dead Gods.

Whether you crusade alone or slay together in two-player cooperative play, the prophecy is yours to fulfill. So rise, violent one. And hail the Order of the Crimson Moon.

Immerse Yourself in Brutal Elegance

Save Gildenarch by venturing through every district and ward, each more hauntingly beautiful and hellish than the last. This is a world that remembers, reshapes, and pushes back, without demanding punishing repetition.

Bloodsoaked Combat

Fight demons, undead, vampires, and Hellgrowth abominations with adept seraphim vengeance and visceral executions unique to each enemy type. This is a game for those who thrive on improvisational and expressive combat.

Crusade Alone or Slay Together

Your ally is your amplifier. Share lives, resurrect the fallen, and unlock synergies through optional cooperative mode. Dynamic difficulty scaling and enemy composition ensures every mission feels fresh and personal.

High Risk, High Reward Missions

Every run is a ritual of transformation and resistance, with each triumph earning you new missions, modifiers, and skill achievements.

Unleash the Power of Angelic Transformation

Wreak holy havoc with evolving Nephilim powers that bestow temporary abilities and divinely devastating attacks.

Find Reprieve in Reverent Splendor

In between runs, return to the headquarters of the Church, your home base for permanent upgrades and NPC interactions. When ready, survey the city and plan your next mission via the War Table.

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The Dagdan Empire: a land at the peak of prosperity under the rule of the gods. In the Empire’s capital city of Dagsion, worthy fighters from all over the land arrive to compete in the Heroic Games, with the winner granted one wish. Among the combatants are four Heroes tied to the fate of the world.

Discover an intertwining story of strength and steel, strategic battles and encroaching war – with you at its center.

Gods and Heroes – Five years after the Heroic Games, the Dagdan Empire faces its end at the hands of the revived demon god, Balor. Four Heroes who played a significant role in the Heroic Games have vanished. To confront the situation, the progenitor god Sothis charges one soul with saving the world from its end. That soul is you.

• Main Protagonist – Enter a world set ablaze with turmoil. Will you face the demon god Balor on your own … or use the goddess Fortuna’s time-travelling powers to change the fates of the four Heroes? Assemble your forces and light a path toward Dagda’s salvation.
• Four Heroes – Journey back to the time of the Heroic Games and take up arms as one of the four Heroes. Who you choose will determine how the narrative unfolds.
  • Cai – From the peaceful village of Ribeira, Cai sets out with his childhood friends to win the Heroic Games and save his imprisoned father.
  • Dietrich – Washing ashore after an attack from an enormous monster, Dietrich decides to slake his thirst for battle by competing in the Heroic Games with new allies at his side.
  • Theodora – Hailing from the kingdom of Saramis, Theodora leads her veteran retainers into battle to restore the honor of her goddess – the loathed Keeper of Death and Night – and defend the peace of her kingdom.
  • Leda – Born into prestige and blessed with musical talent, Leda gives up everything to seek revenge against her father’s murderer. With companions in tow, she enters the Heroic Games after learning that the killer will be fighting as well …
  • From each Hero’s story, you can travel through time again to change to a different path. Progress is saved for each of the Heroes, so playing each story in parallel is also an option.

The Heroic Games – The Heroic Games are a series of matches held in tribute to Dagda, the Empire’s first and founding king. Solel, the current ruler of the Dagdan Empire, will grant one wish to the ultimate winner. Achieving victory is no easy task, so preparation is key.

• Prepare for Battle – Explore Dagsion between matches to visit establishments for equipment, boons and more. As your journey continues, you’ll gain access to even more facilities. You can also venture beyond Dagsion’s walls to strengthen your team in battle. This time is yours, so spend it wisely.
  • Arena – Train here to improve your skills, which can allow you to learn new moves and wield stronger weapons. On match days, you can watch battles between other participants to gain intel on your opponents.
  • Shopping Arcade – Here you can purchase weapons and tools or enhance weapons using materials you’ve collected.
  • Temple Row – Volunteer at temples here to acquire a blessing usable in battle, such as a temporary stat buff, damage reduction and more.
  • Certification Exams – Speak to an exam proctor to obtain a new class for one of your units. Success is not guaranteed, so ensure they have the necessary skills before applying.
  • Quests – Complete quests from townsfolk by the given deadline to receive in-game rewards. You never know who might ask for your help.
  • Recruit – Add powerful warriors you meet to your ranks. They may turn you away at first, but giving gifts or sharing a meal may win them over.
  • Inns – Rest, eat, and use turns to gain experience and gather materials automatically. Characters may also converse and show their support to each other here.
• Beyond Dagsion – Outside of Dagsion you can explore the world map. Time passes every time you move, so plan your expeditions carefully.
  • World Map – Visit towns to purchase local wares, gather information and gain experience in Skirmish battles. While on the world map, each of the four Heroes can use abilities that are unique to them. You’ll also find dungeons to explore outside of Dagsion.
  • Dungeon Delving – Collect materials for strengthening weapons, along with other treasures in dungeons. Encountering enemies in dungeons will trigger turn-based clashes that differ from normal battles. In clashes, you can perform attack combos with your allies.
• Matches – Similar to traditional Fire Emblem battles, matches play out strategically. Choose your units and their placement on the field, then the battle will commence. Each unit’s movement range is shown in blue and their attack range in red. Once all units have completed their actions, your opponent’s turn begins. Take turns engaging in fierce combat to determine the victor.

Classes, Combat and More – For all four paths, achieving victory will see you face fierce foes no matter where or when you take up arms.

• Classes – A unit’s abilities, weapons and movement range can drastically change depending on their class, with various categories to choose from:
  • Beginner – There are five Beginner Classes, each dedicated to playing a foundational role in combat. They include gladiators who excel in handling weapons, diviners who wield magic, ornius riders with increased movement range and more.
  • Specialty – There are over 10 Specialty Classes, each with specific abilities. Armored knights offer ironclad defense, wing soldiers can leap obstacles and cover long distances, charioteers can strike multiple enemies in a straight line, and more.
  • Advanced – These classes are masters of their skills. Cataphracts have the mobility of horses and are heavily armored; guardians are skilled with white magic and spears; and elephant riders fight astride their giant mounts, to name a few.
• Means of Attack – In battle, units can employ various weaponry, including swords, gauntlets that aid in evasion, spears that can massively damage cavalry units, axes with low accuracy but high attack power, bows that strike at a distance, and magic which is effective against heavily armored foes and can heal or otherwise support allies. There are also swords that call down lightning, gauntlets that look like firearms and other unique weapons to find.
• Positioning – On the battlefield, positioning is key. Avoid potential counterattacks by attacking enemies who wield close-range weapons from a distance, and long-range opponents up close. Terrain can also be an advantage, and adjacent allies can receive buffs. Assess the situation and control the battle in your favor.
• Combat and Blaze Arts – Combat arts are attacks unleashed at the expense of weapon durability. There are attacks with greater power, longer range or other advantageous effects, so use them in decisive moments. Blaze Arts are special moves that can turn the tide of battle at the cost of a Hero’s health points. For example, Cai releases a burst of flames in a wide area; Dietrich’s ink-black cloak can warp him to locations on the battlefield; Leda plays her vihuela to buff allies, summon a powerful monster and more.
• Fortuna’s Blessing – After each move, you can turn back time to any previous point in battle. You are free to rethink your strategy if things don’t go as planned, or a favored unit is routed unexpectedly.

Your story begins at the end of the world at the hands of the demon god. Those who join you in the future will strengthen the might of your assembled forces. Which path will you walk to save the world?

Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17.

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It’s 1982 and you’ve been beckoned to a secretive research facility in an authoritarian Cold War-era state. Hazard Pay puts you in the shoes of a government cleanup specialist dispatched after a catastrophic containment breach. The mission seems simple: destroy evidence, restore order, and collect your hazard pay. But inside the facility, the truth behind the experiments quickly begins to surface, and reality is far more sinister.

The Officials Want Silence, Not Survivors

Inside the Institut für Proteintherapie (IPT), a government program intended to solve a national food crisis has spiralled into a biological horror. Resident scientists who were attempting to synthesise artificial proteins have created horrific ███████████████ that now ████ ██████ around the facility. Navigate laboratories, dormitories, and experimental chambers while encountering the terrifying results of these experiments.

You’ll cross paths with PRS-86, a blind predator that tracks blood with lethal precision, and The Collector, an evolving organism that has grown beyond the control of its creators.

As the clean-up specialist, you are only one of many expendable workers sent in to contain the situation. If you die, another will replace you.

Choose Your Own Nightmare

Hazard Pay blends stealth, survival horror, and narrative choice in a tense facility-wide clean-up operation.

Players must:

• Navigate across sectors of the research facility.
• Avoid deadly bio-organisms that hunt through scent and sound.
• Decide the fate of trapped scientists.

Will you become just another disposable tool of the system, or be the one to finally expose the crimes hidden inside the facility?

Key Features:

• Ingenious, compact, handcrafted push / pull puzzle levels.
• Unique clean-up mechanics—erase blood trails, destroy evidence, and hide the truth.
• Branching narrative choices that affect alliances, trust, and endings.
• Environmental storytelling, uncovering the secrets of the facility.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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To celebrate the release of the game, the Complete Edition is currently available for $41.99, which is a 30 percent discount on the Nintendo eShop until August 8. After this the price will increase to $59.99.

The Switch 2 version will not require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription, however, a separate monthly subscription from the other versions will be required. Users who subscribe on other platforms will receive a 50 percent discount on the subscription for the Switch 2 version.

The Free Trial version of the game lets gamers play through the base game and the first three story expansions Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers for free. The rest of the content requires a subscription

The Evercold expansion will launch in January 2027 for all platforms. 

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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This monthly series compares the combined aligned sales of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with the combined aligned sales of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched in November 2020, while the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One launched in November 2013. This does mean the holiday periods for the two consoles do lineup.

PS5 and Xbox Series X|S vs PS4 and Xbox One Worldwide:

Gap change in latest month: 486,067 - PS4 & XOne

Gap change over last 12 months: 7,233,194 - PS4 & XOne

Total Lead: 18,590,179 - PS4 & XOne

Total Combined PS5 and Xbox Series X|S Sales: 128,352,551

Total Combined PS4 and Xbox One Sales: 146,942,730

In June 2026, the gap grew in favor of the combined sales of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One when compared to the aligned launch of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in the last month by 0.49 million units.

In the last 12 months, the PS4 and Xbox One has sold 7.23 million units more than the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are currently behind by 18.59 million units.

The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in their first 68 months sold a combined 128.35 million units, while the PS4 and Xbox One have sold a combined 146.94 million units. Month 68 is June 2026 for the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, while for the PS4 and Xbox One it is June 2019.

The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One sold a combined 175.16 million units lifetime. The PS5 and Xbox Series X|S are 46.81 million units behind lifetime sales of the PS4 and Xbox One.

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Bautista is best known as a professional wrestler and his role as Drax in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He most recently finished filming a new Highlander movie, which did require him to bulk up.

Shooting for season one was put on hold after original Kratos actor Ryan Hurst was tore a bicep while doing a stunt. He has undergone surgery and is recovering. However, it can take up to a year to fully recover. 

Production in season one is expected to restart in mid-October with the show having to reshoot everything with the new actor. Co-lead Atreus is played by child actor Callum Vinson, which means it would be hard to reuse footage as kids grow up fast. 

Other members of cast includes Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri and Danny Woodburn as Brok.

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The game first released in Early Access for PC in August 2025.

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In the face of receding oceans and cataclysmic events, players must establish and develop a sprawling network of cities as they fight for dominance over an ever-shifting landscape. Raise formidable armies led by mighty heroes, each with their own unique attributes and skills, and uncover the secrets that lie at the heart of the world.

As the 1.0 release dawns, new factions will enter the fray in a bid to make their mark on the crumbling oceanic paradise:

The mysterious Sandshapers emerge as the game’s sixth major faction. As the oldest civilization to inhabit Saiadha, they remember a time before the planet was covered by water, and it’s their sacred duty to terraform the planet back to the desert world it once was. As with all major empires in ENDLESS Legend 2, the Sandshapers bring a new faction quest to tell their story, along with new units, heroes, technologies, and traits, which will be available in the Custom Faction creator.

Meanwhile, Rogue Factions enter the fray as a new spin on existing factions. While these splinter groups share much with their predecessors, they will have their own distinct faction quest, story, and gameplay. The first two planned are the Order of Zelevas, a conquest-focused variant of the Kin of Sheredyn, and The Severed Claw, a version of the Necrophage that can only replace its losses by enslaving other factions.

Finally, the Mangrove of Harmony is a new, starfish-like minor faction developed in conjunction with the Amplitude community, featuring its own hero and questline, alongside new villages, recruitable units, a new population, and two hero skills, among other things.

Anyone looking to try the game out can dive into the new and improved demo on Steam and consoles, which is back online from today and features the Kin of Sheredyn and The Last Lords as playable factions.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.

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