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Grand Theft Auto VI has generated approximately $594 million in pre-order revenue ahead of its November 19, 2026, launch. Industry observers warn the release could disrupt sports viewing habits, particularly among younger demographics, while Rockstar Games emphasizes new gameplay freedoms that blur the line between open-world activities and scripted missions.
Gears of War: E-Day has generated approximately $37 million in revenue since its October 6, 2026 launch, with Xbox platforms accounting for 70% of the total despite lower unit sales than Steam. While Steam sold 168,000 copies, Xbox platforms sold 62,000, but 1.7 million players accessed the game via Game Pass subscriptions. The title remains an Xbox console exclusive under new leadership, a strategic choice that has drawn criticism regarding its high development costs and limited cross-platform reach.
Amazon’s 48-hour Prime Big Deal Days sale, running October 6-7, 2026, features significant discounts on Nintendo Switch 2 games and accessories. Notable cuts include 'Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds' at $29.99 and 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' at $39.99. Best Buy offers competing deals on consoles and storage, while preorders for the upcoming 'Zelda: Ocarina of Time' remake are discounted by $10.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve achieved the series' highest PC launch peak with over 52,000 concurrent players on Steam, topping global sales charts. However, the launch was marred by controversy over the pre-order bonus, Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War, which was bundled as DLC rather than a standalone title on PC due to licensing issues. The developer, Project Aces, apologized for the confusion and is currently exploring options to release the older title separately on Steam. Despite the backlash, the game maintains a 'Mostly Positive' review score, with players praising the dogfights and campaign but citing performance issues and the lack of VR support.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, securing the third spot in Japanese weekly sales with 26,728 units sold in its first week. While Nintendo is promoting the title through My Nintendo rewards and sweepstakes, early impressions from Kotaku highlight significant frustration with the game’s time-management mechanics and repetitive exploration loops. The game features four Flame Lords, including Queen Theodora, whose story is praised for strong character writing but hindered by tedious progression systems that require extensive map traversal and resource gathering.
Ubisoft is offering 85-90% discounts on its two Mario + Rabbids tactical strategy games on the Nintendo eShop as part of its 40th-anniversary sale. Both titles are priced at $5.99, a significant drop from their standard costs, and remain playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility. The sale runs until October 7 or 8, depending on the platform, and includes other major Ubisoft titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws.
Nintendo of America COO Devon Pritchard stated that the Switch 2's rapid sales growth and the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake mark only the start of the console's lifecycle. Pritchard highlighted the company's strategy to build long-term consumer relationships through fun experiences, citing strong hardware sales and a successful live-action film partnership with Sony Pictures as evidence of Nintendo's expanding cultural reach.
Xbox has launched a Tokyo Game Show sale featuring discounts on more than 700 games. The promotion includes significant price cuts on major franchises like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Resident Evil, with some titles reduced by up to 90%.
Circana’s Mat Piscatella released data marking the GameCube’s 25th anniversary, identifying Super Smash Bros. Melee as the best-selling title in the US. The top 20 list is dominated by Nintendo franchises, with third-party titles appearing only after the eighth spot. While VGChartz provides global hardware sales figures, the US ranking highlights the enduring popularity of Nintendo’s first-party software despite the console’s limited third-party support.
Bandai Namco and Spike Chunsoft have launched significant publisher sales on the Nintendo eShop, running from late August through early September 2026. Bandai Namco’s sale, active until September 10, features deep discounts on titles like Ace Combat 7, Tales of Arise, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero for both Switch and Switch 2. Spike Chunsoft’s 'Blockbuster Sale,' running from August 27 to September 9, offers up to 90% off titles including Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES. These events coincide with the recent launch of Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition on Switch 2 and a broader market shift where physical game sales have hit historic lows.
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company say Pokémon Pokopia has sold over 5 million copies globally in just over four months, which, given Switch 2’s ~20 million installed base as of May 2026, means about one in four Switch 2 owners has the game. It sits behind Mario Kart World in Switch 2 sales, and its momentum is helped by the new Expansion Pass Part 1: Bubbly Basin; Nintendo and Koei Tecmo are aiming to balance future releases with ports and smaller titles.
November saw the worst hardware and software sales in the US since 1995, with a 27% drop in spending and significant declines across all major consoles, largely due to rising prices and economic factors, signaling a challenging period for the gaming industry.
November 2025 saw the worst U.S. video game hardware and physical software sales since 1995, with declines across the board due to high prices and economic factors, though some affordable devices like the NEX Playground performed well. The industry faces potential challenges if hardware prices continue to rise, impacting future sales and market health.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is currently outselling Mario Kart World in the US, with the former rising in sales rankings despite the Nintendo Switch's larger user base and digital sales not being included.
Amazon Prime Day offers significant discounts on a wide range of gaming products including video games, consoles, PC components, VR headsets, and gaming peripherals, making it a great opportunity to upgrade your gaming setup at reduced prices.