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Nintendo Switch 2Tomodachi LifeNintendo

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Outsells Its 3DS Predecessor and Major Nintendo Franchises

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has become one of the surprise success stories of the Switch 2 era, surpassing 8 million copies sold according to Nintendo. That milestone puts the quirky life sim ahead of its 3DS predecessor, which itself was a cult hit that took years to accumulate its fanbase. The numbers confirm that the long-awaited sequel has resonated with both returning fans and a whole new generation of players.

Aug 7, 2026

Helldivers 2Live ServiceArrowhead Game Studios

Helldivers 2 Is Doubling Its Level Cap, and Something Big May Be Coming

Arrowhead Game Studios is doubling the level cap in Helldivers 2, giving dedicated players a much longer grind to work toward. The move is a significant milestone for the co-op shooter, which has already seen its cap raised before, and signals that the studio is actively expanding the game's long-term progression systems to keep its community engaged.

Aug 7, 2026

Digital DistributionCapcomPhysical Media

Capcom Shrugs Off Physical Media Decline as 90% of Sales Go Digital

Capcom is making it clear that the gaming industry's ongoing shift away from physical media is not keeping the company up at night. In its latest quarterly earnings report, the Resident Evil and Street Fighter publisher revealed that approximately 90 percent of its unit sales are now digital, a figure that has given the company confidence to largely dismiss concerns about an increasingly disc-free future. Capcom stated that the shrinking physical market will not have a "significant impact" on its operations, essentially treating the trend as a non-issue for its bottom line.

Aug 7, 2026

Monster HunterCapcomSales

Capcom Aims for Monster Hunter Wilds to Outsell World with Demos, Expansions, and Price Cuts

Monster Hunter Wilds launched to considerable fanfare, but its sales trajectory has not yet matched the runaway success of its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. According to Capcom's latest financial report, the title did not rank among the company's quarterly best sellers, a notable absence that signals the game has struggled to maintain the kind of momentum Capcom had hoped for following its release. Despite this, Capcom remains firmly committed to the title, publicly stating its goal for Wilds to surpass World's lifetime sales "over the medium to long term."

Aug 7, 2026

RobloxGaming StocksEarnings

Roblox Stock Collapses 70% After Q2 Monetization Miss and Player Decline

Roblox is facing a dramatic financial reckoning after its second quarter 2026 earnings report sent shockwaves through Wall Street. Shares in the company plummeted a staggering 70% following results that showed monetization came in 2% below company guidance, a shortfall that cascaded into significantly weaker overall bookings. The decline wiped roughly $9 billion from Roblox's market value, leaving investors scrambling to reassess the platform's long-term prospects.

Aug 7, 2026

Fighting GamesMarvelArc System Works

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls Launches With PC Issues and Deadpool Easter Eggs

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls officially launched on August 6, 2026, but the celebration has been a mixed bag for PC players, who are encountering day-one issues not present on PlayStation 5. While the exact nature of the problems has been affecting the experience for some users on that platform, PS5 players appear to be having a smoother time diving into the full roster, which now includes characters that were locked out of the Open Beta, such as Deadpool, Carnage, Champion, Loki, and Hulk.

Aug 7, 2026

Nintendo Switch 2NintendoFinancial Results

Nintendo Switch 2 Tops 23M Units Sold as Profits Soar 150% in Q1 2026

Nintendo has published its first-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2026, covering the period from April through June, and the picture is a study in contrasts. The company reported a 9.5% decrease in net sales year-on-year, yet operating profit surged an extraordinary 150.5%, driven by higher software revenue and approximately $300 million in US tariff refunds. Digital sales were a particular bright spot, climbing 90% compared to the same period last year, signaling a meaningful shift in how Nintendo customers are buying games.

Aug 7, 2026

CollectiblesPokémonGame Boy

Three First-Print Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow Copies Sell for $2M Record

Three first-print copies of Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow for the Game Boy have sold for a staggering $2 million, marking the second-largest video game transaction ever recorded. The sale was made to the owner of the Dubai Collection, one of the most prominent and highly regarded retro video game collections in the world. The deal underscores just how far collector demand for pristine, historically significant gaming artifacts has surged in recent years.

Aug 7, 2026

Devolver DigitalIndie PublishingGaming Industry

Devolver Digital Plans to Go Private, Citing Incompatibility With Public Markets

Devolver Digital, the beloved indie publisher behind titles like Hotline Miami and Cult of the Lamb, has announced plans to delist from the stock market and return to being a privately held company. The studio went public in 2021, but after several years of navigating the demands of public trading, the company has concluded that the model simply does not work for an indie-focused publisher. In its announcement, Devolver cited "the ongoing challenge of delivering growth in line with market expectations" as a key driver of the decision, pointing to the relentless pressure of quarterly performance cycles as more headache than it is worth.

Aug 7, 2026

Legend of ZeldaLive-Action MovieNintendo

Zelda Movie Casting Updates: Ganondorf Found, and Sam Neill's Poignant Final Role

The live-action Legend of Zelda movie, set to hit theaters on April 30, 2027, is coming into clearer focus with a wave of new casting reports. Most notably, Uli Latukefu, best known for his starring role in NBC's "Young Rock," has been tapped to play the series' iconic villain Ganondorf. The news marks the first significant casting update since the film's leads were revealed in July 2025, and gives fans their first look at who will bring one of gaming's most recognizable antagonists to life on the big screen.

Aug 7, 2026

Ghost ReconUbisoftTactical Shooter

Ghost Recon Turns 25: New Game Confirmed, Wildlands Gets Major Free Update

Ubisoft celebrated the Ghost Recon franchise's 25th anniversary with a dedicated livestream on August 6, 2026, and the company came with plenty to show. The centerpiece of the presentation was a substantial free update for Ghost Recon Wildlands, adding a brand-new story mission called "Last Rites," next-gen performance upgrades bringing the game to 4K/60fps on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, hundreds of previously locked in-game items now available for free, and the return of Predator crossover content that had been removed back in 2020. PC Gamer describes the new campaign content as a return to a "darker, more oppressive Bolivia," while PCGamesN notes the game has never looked or played better.

Aug 7, 2026

QuakeFPSAnniversary Update

Quake's 30th Anniversary Brings Free 19-Level Campaign Co-Developed by MachineGames

Three decades after its landmark debut, Quake is celebrating its 30th anniversary in a big way. The 2021 remaster of id Software's iconic first-person shooter has received a free update introducing a brand-new 19-level campaign called "Dawn of the Machine," co-developed by MachineGames, the studio best known for the modern Wolfenstein series. The update is available to play right now, giving both longtime fans and newer players a substantial reason to jump back into one of gaming's most influential titles.

Aug 7, 2026

GTA 6NetflixRockstar Games

GTA 6's Next Trailer Is a Netflix Exclusive, and Fans Are Furious

Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive dropped a surprise announcement on August 6, 2026: an "extended look" at Grand Theft Auto VI will premiere exclusively on Netflix on August 27. The preview will air on the streaming platform first, with a broader release to YouTube and the public coming six hours later. The reveal came out of nowhere, with no advance warning from Rockstar, and it immediately set the internet ablaze with frustration from fans who feel a major game preview should not be locked behind a subscription paywall.

Aug 7, 2026