While all eyes are on the Switch 2 console following the release of Nintendo's financial results briefing today, its predecessor has continued to cement itself as Nintendo's best-selling console of all time with 155.92 million consoles sold as of March 31, 2026. That puts the Switch within spitting distance of Sony's PlayStation 2--currently the best-selling console of all time, with 160 million units sold as of March 31, 2024.

To put all of this into perspective, 19.86 million Switch 2 consoles have been sold as of March 31, and the Switch has long surpassed the 154 million lifetime sales of the Nintendo DS. Nintendo is predicting that it'll sell fewer Switch 2 consoles in its second year on the market--around 16.5 million units according to its estimates--due to a wide variety of global factors.

Sony's PS2 figure was revised back in 2024 when the Nintendo console began closing the distance. The sales record stood at 155 million PS2s sold to 143.42 million Switch consoles sold in August that year, with the number eventually being revised after the final PS2 unit was manufactured.

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Nintendo foresees Switch 2 hardware sales declining during the system's second year of availability--an unusual development for successful games systems. This comes as the hybrid console has already sold almost 20 million units in 10 months, but with a price hike waiting in the wings.

The company behind Mario explained why fiscal 2027's (April 1-March 31, 2027) forecast sees a reduction in Switch 2 sales, with the current estimate at 16.5 million units sold. Nintendo offered the following reasons for the reduction: "In light of the strong sales performance in the first year following launch and price adjustments, we expect unit sales for the fiscal year ending March 2027 to decline year-over-year. That said, we view this as a healthy level of sales for Nintendo Switch 2 in its second year after launch, and we continue to anticipate further growth in its installed base."

Intriguingly, the major launch-year success for Switch 2 caught Nintendo a bit off-guard. The company even admitted that the system's sales "reached a level we had not experienced with any of our previous hardware systems."

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As part of Sony's latest earnings briefing, the company revealed that PlayStation 5 sales are down massively year-over-year, while management discussed what it believes will be a rosy future for the company thanks to AI-driven efficiencies.

In terms of PS5 sales, Sony reported that it had sold 46% fewer PS5 units during its fiscal Q4 than it did during the same quarter last year. More specifically, Sony sold 1.5 million PS5 units worldwide during the quarter, down from 2.8 million during the same period the year prior. The PS5 has now sold 93.7 million units worldwide.

Downward trends are expected for the PS5, as the system is now in its sixth year on the market. The PS5 is also more expensive than ever before, as Sony has raised the price of the console by $200 for its cheapest version since the system launched in 2020. During the earnings briefing, Sony blamed the latest downturn on "continued pressures in the global economic landscape."

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Video games have featured famous faces for decades now, but they've often suffered from a stigma of providing subpar entertainment when compared to movies and TV. Things are changing lately, thanks to games like The Last of Us, and last year's smash-hit Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 making a strong case for how actors can still deliver emotional performances through this digital medium. One of the Expedition 33's stars, Andy Serkis, has spoken about how there has been a shift in attitudes from actors, with a new generation of thespians wanting to appear in video games.

"I don't see any difference in that or acting in films, on stage, or TV," Serkis said to Variety. "It's exactly the same; you approach and build a character the same way. My first engagement with video games was with a company called Ninja Theory, and we made a game called Heavenly Sword for PS3. At that point, actors looked down on video games as like, 'I wouldn't get involved in a video game'. Now, young actors coming out of drama schools, and they're like, I really want to be in a video game. There has always been that snobbery about video games not being anywhere near filmmaking. But that's all changing and certainly looking into the future when we have more immersive storytelling, which is what's happening."

Serkis has had a long career in video games, starting in 2002's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers game, where he reprised his role as Gollum, and continuing through the official King Kong video game, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, several Lego games, and the aforementioned Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Like several of his fellow actors, Serkis' performance as Renoir received high praise for being nuanced and charismatic.

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Mere months after launch, Resident Evil Requiem has shadow-dropped a new mode that focuses purely on the best part of the game: Leon S. Kennedy's talent for taking care of bioweapons that have run amok. Titled "Leon Must Die Forever," the minigame adds a roguelike element to Leon's survival-action gameplay while taking players through familiar levels and boss fights from the Requiem campaign.

It was originally thought that Requiem would get a form of the popular Mercenaries mode that has been present in several Resident Evil games over the years, but this minigame sees the franchise explore new gameplay territory. You can check out the trailer through this link, and screenshots of it below.

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In its latest financial results, Sony revealed that it has yet to determine pricing or a launch date for the PlayStation 6. While the console hasn't been officially unveiled yet, Sony did mention that it is increasing investment in its "next-generation platform" while also working out how to deal with the global component shortage crisis driven by various global factors currently.

Responding to questions, Sony president and CEO Hiroki Totoki explained that the rising costs for vital components like RAM would have an impact on its PS6 plans. "We have not yet decided on at what timing we will launch the new console, or at what prices," Totoki said during the call.

"We would like to really observe and follow the situation. Looking at the current circumstances, the memory price is also expected to be very high in the Financial Year 2027, because there will still be a shortage of supply. So under that assumption, we must think carefully about what we will do."

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Sony just presented its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, including the fact that the majority of PlayStation game sales are digital. Of course, this comes as no surprise since digital sales overtook physical between 2018 and 2019, in the PS4's midcycle.

When the PlayStation 5 launched with an option to have no disc drive at all, it was evident the digital era had become king. Now, Sony has reported a record-breaking 85% of PlayStation game sales were digital in Q4 of its last full fiscal year.

That's a 2% increase from 2024, where Q1 and Q4 reported 80% of sales were digital. Its sales in gaming overall remained "essentially flat," contributed to positively by the impact of foreign exchange rates, an increase in sales from network services, and an increase in sales of non-first-party titles.

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After writing $204 million off Bungie's value in November last year, Sony has recorded another $565 million impairment loss against the studio--resulting in a total $769 million being wiped off Bungie's value in the last financial year.

While Sony gaming's FY2025 results are generally pretty strong considering the challenging market conditions, the company listed the $769 million loss against Bungie's value as the biggest negative factor impacting its operating income. The write down, which represents over 20% of the $3.6 billion Sony paid for Bungie back in 2022, doesn't look good for Bungie, or either of its ongoing titles.

The loss may turn out to be another nail in the coffin for Marathon, which has been slowly losing players since it launched in March. While the game has a small but loyal playerbase who appreciate its unique style and aesthetics, no one seems particularly optimistic about Marathon's longevity at the moment.

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Amid pressure from investors, Nintendo has announced that it will be increasing the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 to $500 from September 1, 2026. The new pricing is a $50 increase from the Switch 2's current $450 price point.

Nintendo announced the price hike in today's earnings release for the 2026 financial year, where ongoing hardware pressures continue to impact the company's bottom line. The pricing changes are being implemented "in light of changes in market conditions, and after considering the global business outlook," Nintendo said in a press release.

The $50 price increase is at the lower end of the range anticipated by analysts. Multiple regions are set to receive a similar price bump on September 1, including the US, Canada, and Europe, however Japanese consumers will be the first to be impacted, with the local price for the system set to increase from May 25.

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Unless it's Mario or Zelda, there seems to be no guarantee that a Nintendo franchise will remain a constant presence in the company's portfolio. Take it from the heartbroken and frustrated fans of Nintendo properties that have lain dormant for years--decades, even. Until very recently, Star Fox was perhaps the most notable example of this.

The grand return of Fox McCloud and the crew came with little warning, with the reveal of Fox in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and news of the upcoming Switch 2 game blowing up the internet like a Smart Bomb. But while Star Fox devotees celebrate these developments, I'm left contemplating why this series came back--and why others aren't getting a similar treatment.

I've long been under the impression that Nintendo sidelines properties that it simply doesn't have any new ideas for. That was famously the reason why a Metroid game never materialized on Nintendo 64, with Shigeru Miyamoto saying that developers "couldn't come up with any concrete ideas or vehicle at that time." Star Fox itself skipped the Wii era, with Miyamoto recalling that Nintendo "didn’t find an idea that really brought that together for the Wii."

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The Entertainment Software Association is opposing new legislation in California that would require developers of online games that are shutting down to give lengthy notice beforehand, offer refunds, and make their games playable offline.

Introduced by Democratic Assemblymember Chris Ward, Assembly Bill 1921 would require game developers to "communicate specified information to purchasers and prospective purchasers of a digital game 60 days before the operator ceases to provide services." Once that server-closure day arrives, the studio would have to offer "an alternate version of, a patch or update to, or a refund for, the game."

Its aims generally align with the goals of Stop Killing Games, an online game preservation movement that has gained traction over the past year. It also comes in the wake of high-profile live-service game failures like Concord and Highguard, which were abruptly taken offline and delisted shortly after launch.

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Players who constantly check PlayStation Store for the best prices may be surprised to hear that Sony has apparently removed the deals tab that has been associated with its online marketplace. A sale was previously scheduled to begin today, but there's currently no sign that it will.

Push Square was among the first outlets to notice that PlayStation Store's deals tab was missing, and we confirmed that going to the deals page on a web browser results in an error message. Pinning down a reason why has been more difficult in the absence of any official word from Sony. GameSpot has reached out to Sony for comment.

Early speculation from the outlet suggested that the move may be tied to Sony's currently in-progress update for PlayStation's UI, which is in beta. Insider Gaming has also reported that the settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Sony could be another factor in the decision to take down the deals tab. If the settlement is accepted by the court, Sony will pay $7.8 million to players in the United States who purchased select games on PlayStation Store.

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One of the changes that Xbox CEO Asha Sharma could make as the new boss could pertain to Microsoft's controversial multiplatform strategy. She said as much during a recent town hall, and now new reporting from The Verge states that Sharma is "evaluating a range of options for Xbox exclusive games."

The report said Sharma is "treading carefully" and is not yet ready to sign off on "any major changes" to the policy.

This is hardly a surprise. Before this, Sharma said she's trying to make "the right decision, not the fastest decision." Whatever Sharma and the team land on in terms of exclusives will amount to "long-swinging decisions that have decade-long impact," she said.

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Darkstone Digital and DreadXP have announced that they will no longer release Paranormal Activity: Threshold because Paramount would not give them more time to make the horror game.

Brian Clarke, best known for being the creator of the viral horror game The Mortuary Assistant, broke the news on Darkstone Digital's X account on Wednesday.

"It became clear that the game needed more time to ensure it was the best it could possibly be," Clarke explained. "DreadXP stood by my need for more time and, together, we made a request to Paramount for a time extension. Sadly, Paramount did not agree to extend development. This left me with two choices: Rush through development and release a sub-par product I would not be proud of or request we go our separate ways. I chose the latter."

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As the halfway point of the year comes into focus, the latest batch of free games for Amazon Luna has been revealed. Amazon Prime members can claim these 11 PC games and six more via the cloud for a total of 17 freebies in May. This month, the selection includes a classic gangland drama that has been overhauled for modern systems, some escape room fun, and one of the best Alien games of all time.

As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim through Amazon Luna are yours to keep forever, even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for Amazon Luna for as little as $15 for one month to take advantage of the subscription and its freebies.

Sign up for Amazon Prime Amazon Luna Free Games For May 2026May 7

• Mafia 2: Definitive Edition (GOG Code)
• Fruitbus (GOG Code)

May 14

• Survival: Fountain of Youth (Amazon Games Code)
• 60 Minutes to Extinction: Escape Room (GOG Code)
• Lethal Honor: Order of the Apocalypse (Epic Games Store)

May 21

• Space Grunts (GOG Code)
• Palindrome Syndrome: Escape Room (GOG Code)
• Hot Brass (GOG Code)

May 28

• Nordic Storm Solitaire (Legacy Games Code)
• Moon Mystery (Epic Games Store)
• Pro Basketball Manager 2026 (Amazon Games Code)

Prime subscribers will also be able to play the following new games in May via the Luna channel:

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May 7 is the kickoff day for Humble Bundle's Spring Mega Sale, which includes more than 6,000 discounted games for PC and Mac. No, that's not a typo. Whether you've been waiting on a price drop for a game you want or you just want to grab some games at stupidly low prices, this is an amazing opportunity. The sale runs through May 28, so Humble was kind enough to give us plenty of time to hold off until payday.

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May 4 was more than just Star Wars Day--it was also the day a bunch of people tried and failed to purchase a new Steam Controller. Many prospective buyers were met with error messages when trying to check out, and were left without one of the fancy new devices. However, Valve is giving you another chance on May 8, so make sure you're ready.

The Steam Controller will be available for preorder on May 8 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and Valve is changing the process a little bit in an attempt to make it less painful. In order to qualify for a preorder, you must have an account in good standing on Steam already, and you must have purchased a game prior to April 27, 2026. This means new bot accounts will not be eligible to purchase a controller.

Only one Steam Controller will be available per user, and this also means you cannot buy one if you already did during the first drop on May 4.

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Project Ethos, the third-person shooter in development at 2K's 31st Union studio, is undergoing major changes and cutting staff from the project.

Studio head Ben Brinkman said in a memo to staff today, shared with GameSpot by 2K, that Project Ethos is becoming a "skill-based PvP roguelike" as part of the "renewed direction" that was announced in 2025. A new piece of concept art for the game can be seen below. Brinkman also said Project Ethos is aiming to be a game that will "challenge and thrill players."

"We've evolved as a team this past year in what has been a defining period of creative growth. While the moves we're making haven't always been easy, they are what is required to push us forward. I believe strongly in our ability to deliver on this vision and the promise of this game," Brinkman said.

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Now that gaming's worst-kept (and one of the worst-named) secrets, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, has been revealed, Ubisoft is talking more about what you can expect from the pirate sim. This includes new accessibility features that let you do everything from skipping QTEs to disabling shark attacks to breathing underwater forever--because sailors always had gills.

In a May 7 interview on the Ubisoft blog, director of user experience Jonathan Bedard and game designer Maksym Smolynets detailed the accessibility features that've been baked into the Black Flag remake. There are your usual additions, such as aim-assist options, difficulty settings, and text-size adjustments. There are also some newer features, including autopilot navigation while sailing the Jackdaw and controller configurations for left-handed gamers. But deeper in the interview are some fascinating changes, too, such as turning off those absolutely frightening shark attacks.

You know the ones. Protagonist Edward Kenway would submerge himself in one of the seven seas and, while swimming for treasure, might get chomped to bits by Jaws. Performed as a quick-time event, if you didn't press the buttons in sequential order fast enough, then you'd become fish food for the sharks. That's no fun.

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Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out

$60 | August 1, 2026

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Animal Crossing's Timmy and Tommy have been hard at work peddling their wares since 2001, when Dobutsu no Mori, the first Animal Crossing game, made its debut in Japan. Despite their admirable work ethic, the brothers deserve some time off--and that's just what they get in Lego's new Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out set, which is now available for preorder for $60 and comes out on August 1.

Lego Timmy & Tommy's Fun Day Out (513 pieces) $60 | August 1, 2026

You typically only see Timmy and Tommy in Nook's Crossing when you play an Animal Crossing game, but it's lovely to see them enjoying the idyllic towns you bring to life. This Lego set measures 7.5 inches high, nine inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep and depicts the brothers playing on the Red Zen Bridge from New Horizons, with fish swimming in the lake below, flowers dotting the grass on both sides, and a bit of cracked earth that reveals a buried fossil. There's also a familiar red balloon floating overhead with a present that contains a DIY recipe card, a movable butterfly, a fishing rod, and a flag, so you can use these accessories to customize the scene any way you want.

This set is ideal for builders 10 years of age and up and contains 513 pieces. You can use the Lego Builders app to guide you as you build, which will save your sets, help you keep track of your progress, and rotate the models so you can see them from all sides.

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This is the seventh set in Lego's current Animal Crossing series, and they're all just as cute as you might imagine. The previous six sets are all available at Lego and range in price from $10 to $90. However, it's worth noting that Lego no longer makes some of its original Animal Crossing sets, so if you want to collect them all, don't wait too long to pick them up.

Lego's Current Animal Crossing Sets

• Able Sisters' Clothing Shop (322 pieces) -- $40
• Blathers Museum Collection (543 pieces) -- $80
• Creative Houses: Seasons of Fun (814 pieces) -- $90
• Goldie's Cozy House (149 pieces) -- $23
• Leif's Caravan & Garden Shop (263 pieces) -- $30
• Stargazing With Celeste (78 pieces) -- $10

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