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2026 Japan Sales Comparison Charts Through October - Switch 2 vs PS5 vs Xbox Series vs Switch - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 hour ago / 1,812 Views Here we see data representing the sales through to consumers and change in sales performance of the four platforms still on the market (Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 1) over comparable periods for 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. Also shown is the market share for each of the consoles over the same periods.
God of War Sons of Sparta Launches November 16 for PS4 Alongside Free Update - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 11 minutes ago / 50 Views Publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment and developer Mega Cat Studios in partnership with Santa Monica Studio have announced the 2D action platformer, God of War Sons of Sparta, will launch for the PlayStation 4 on November 16. The game first released for the PlayStation 5 in February 2026.
PS5 QSSR Support Coming to More Games Including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Control Resonant, and More - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 12 minutes ago / 63 Views Sony Interactive Entertainmentannounced PlayStation 5's Quick Spectral Super Resolution (QSSR), the base console versions of PS5 Pro's PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR), is coming to more games in the coming weeks. The games getting QSSR support includes Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Control Resonant, The Finals, ARC Raiders, and Hell Let Loose: Vietnam.
Grand Theft Auto VI In-Game Animated Series Macca & Friends Gets Teaser Traile - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 minutes ago / 52 Views Rockstar Games has released a teaser trailer for the Grand Theft Auto VI in-game animated series,Macca & Friends. View the trailer below: Grand Theft Auto VI will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on November 19. A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelowas first introduced to VGChartz in 2007.
Strategy RPG Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds Launches May 2027 for PS5 and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 12 minutes ago / 66 Views Developer Ocelot Technologies announced the strategy RPG, Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds, will leave Earl Access and launch for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam in May 2027. The game is currently available in Early Access for PC. View the announcement trailer below: Read details on the game below: Create a Hero and Build Your Party Create your hero’s appearance and choose their background, talents, and skills.
Wolfenstein 3 in Development at MachineGames - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 minutes ago / 10 Views Xbox CEO Asha Sharma in a post on social media has announced developer MachineGames is developing Wolfenstein 3. "Wolfenstein 3 is officially in production at MachineGames," said Sharma. "One of gaming's most important franchises, and a team that has done remarkable work bringing it forward.
25 Original Xbox Games Out Now on PC via Xbox Backward Compatibility - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 5 minutes ago / 32 Views Xbox has announced 21 more original Xbox games are coming to PC via Xbox Backward Compatibility. This brings the total to 25 original Xbox titles playable on PC. Achievements are also now available for select original Xbox Games - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II – The Sith Lords, BLiNX: The Time Sweeper, and Conker: Live and Reloaded.
id Software Working on New Game With Hugo Martin Leading Game Direction - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 minute ago / 11 Views id Software has announced it has started working on its next game, alongside an update for Doom: The Dark Ages - Revelations that will be adding a Slaughter Mode on Monday, November 16. "We're incredibly excited about our next project, a new game from our teams in Texas and Frankfurt, with game direction once again by Hugo Martin," said id Software.
Laid Off id Software Employees Form Indie Studio Hidden Horses - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 minute ago / 12 Views A team of over 20 developers that were recently laid off from id Software have formed a new independent employee-owned studio, Hidden Horses. The studio will be launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund its first game, Danger Pay, a single-player high-octane action first-person shooter.
Fable Gets Quest Gameplay Video Celebrating Xbox 25th Anniversary - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 minutes ago / 18 Views Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Playground Games have released a gameplay video for Fable in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Xbox. "Celebrate 25 years of Xbox with an exclusive look at brand new Fable quest gameplay," reads the description to the video.
Sonic the Hedgehog Gets 35th Anniversary Animation - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 12 minutes ago / 51 Views Sega has released a new animation celebrating the 35th anniversary Sonic the Hedgehog titled Memories and Beyond. The video is animated by GXS Productions, story by Takashi Iizuka, and is written by Ian Flynn. "Dr. Eggman’s new evil scheme is to upgrade Metal Sonic into the ultimate fighting machine by stealing Sonic’s life-data and harnessing the power of the Chaos Emeralds," reads the description to the animation.
Dome Keeper Launches December 14 for PS5 and Switch - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 12 minutes ago / 35 Views Publisher Raw Fury and developer Bippinbits have announced the roguelike action mining game, Dome Keeper, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on December 14. The game first released for PC via Steam in September 2022, for the Xbox Series X|S in December 2025, and for iOS and Android in October 2026.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Update to Add Firefight - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 minutes ago / 46 Views Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developer Halo Studios have announced a free update that will release this winter for Halo: Campaign Evolved will add Firefight, the four-player cooperative PvE mode. Read details below: For nearly two decades, Firefight has been a Halo favorite, challenging Spartans to team up, hold the line, and survive wave after wave of enemies.
PC Gaming Show 2026: Most Wanted Set for December 3 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 minutes ago / 40 Views PC Gamer announced it will host the PC Gaming Show 2026: Most Wanted showcase on December 3 at 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm UK. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch. The showcase will feature new trailers, announcements, and behind the scenes looks at over 70 games. It will be hosted by eSports and gaming presenter Frankie Ward, while a pre-show will e hosted by Future channel presenters Midas and Jules Gill.
Zero Hour Launches December 3 for PS5 and Xbox Series - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 hours ago / 202 Views Developer AttritoM7 Productions announced the tactical first-person shooter, Zero Hour, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on December 3 for $24.99. The game is currently available for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. "Zero Hour has come a long way since we first released it in Early Access back in 2020, and then the full release four years later," said Zero Hour director Meheraj Maruf.
Nintendo Black Friday 2026 Deals Announced - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 20 minutes ago / 147 Views Nintendo has announced its Black Friday 2026 deals. The deals include a Nintendo Switch 2 console bundled with Mario Kart World and a three-months of Switch Online for $499.99 from November 22 to December 5, $20 off select games from November 22 to 29, and more. Read details below: Starting Nov. 22 through Dec.
Elements Destiny Launches in December for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 16 minutes ago / 59 Views Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer ShrooMoon UG announced the 2D fantasy adventure RPG, Elements Destiny, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and GOG on December 8, and for the Nintendo Switch on December 15. View the release date announcement trailer below: Read details on the game below: Step into the world of Solitas in this epic 2D fantasy adventure.
Station to Station Launches November 26 for Switch 2 and PS5 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 16 minutes ago / 50 Views Publisher Engine Software and developer Galaxy Grove have announced the voxel art railway puzzle game, Station to Station, will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on November 26 for $17.99 / €17.99. The game first released for PC via Steam in October 2023.
Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Debuts in 1st on the Japanese Charts, Switch 2 Sells 53K - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 16 minutes ago / 113 Views The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (NS2) has debuted in first place on the retail charts in Japan with sales of 537,041 units, according to Famitsu for the week ending November 8, 2026. Stellar Blade Complete Edition (NS2) debuted in fourth place with sales of 8,042 units. Nintendo Switch Sports Resort (NS2) is in second place with sales of 16,621 units and Rhythm Heaven Groove (NS) is in third place with sales of 8,793 units.
Switch 2 Best-Seller, PS5 and XS Up YoY - Japan Hardware Estimates for October 2026 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 6 minutes ago / 117 Views The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling console in Japan with 140,519 units sold for October 2026, according to VGChartz estimates. The Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold an estimated 6.71 million units lifetime. The PlayStation 5 sold an estimated 54,958 units to bring its lifetime sales to 7.80 million units. The Nintendo Switch 1 sold an estimated 22,162 units to bring its lifetime sales to 37.10 million units.
Marvel’s Wolverine Leads Strong Month of New Releases on the Canadian Charts for September 2026 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 minutes ago / 12 Views Marvel’s Wolverine has debuted in first place on the Canadian charts for September 2026, according to data from Circana (NPD) / retail tracking service of Canada reported by Video Games Canada. There were six other games to also debut in the top 10 for the month with The Blood of Dawnwalker debuting in third place and Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuting in fourth place.
Don't Fret Launches December 8 for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 9 minutes ago / 43 Views Publisher Digital Pajamas and developer Scary Kid Studios announced the first-person psychological horror puzzle game, Don't Fret, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on December 8.
Final Fantasy Series Sales Top 215 Million Units - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 hour ago / 215 Views Square Enix last month announced the Final Fantasy series has sold over 215 million units worldwide. This figure is up from 212 million units as of June 2026, 207 million units as of December 2025, 203 million units as of July 2025, and 200 million units as of March 2025.
Black Forest Games Has Split From THQ Nordic - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 26 minutes ago / 79 Views Black Forest Games has announced it has split from THQ Nordic after over nine years of ownership. The developer is based in Offenburg, Germany and was acquired by THQ Nordic in August 2017. Leadership of Black Forest Games have done a management buyout to regain control. THQ Nordic and Black Forest Games will continue to collaborate on projects within game development going forward.
Console Archives Nobunaga Oda den Launches November 12 for Switch 2 and PS5 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 26 minutes ago / 59 Views Hamster announced Console Archives Nobunaga Oda den will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on November 12 for $11.99 / 1,200 yen. View a trailer of the game below: Read details on the game below: Nobunaga Oda den was released by Koei in 1998 for a 32-bit home console. This simulation RPG vividly depicts the glorious life of Nobunaga, who ushered in Japan’s early modern era.
Arcade Archives Shot Rider Launches November 12 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PS4 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 25 minutes ago / 80 Views Hamster announced Arcade Archives 2 Shot Rider will launch for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and Arcade Archives Shot Rider for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on November 12. Arcade Archives 2 Shot Rider is priced at $9.99 / 1,100 yen, while Arcade Archives Shot Rider is priced at $7.99 / 837 yen. An upgrade will be available for $2.99 / 330 yen.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake Sales Top 5.2 Million Units in 4 Days - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 26 minutes ago / 202 Views Nintendo announced the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has sold over 5.2 million units worldwide in its first four days of release. The figure include 810,000 units sold in Japan. "Nintendo announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2 sold over 5.2 million units worldwide (including 810,000 units sold in Japan) in the first four days following its launch on November 5, 2026," said Nintendo.
Queen's Domain Sales Top 100,000 Units - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 26 minutes ago / 93 Views Publisher Future Friends Games and developer Freshly Baked Games have announced the retro-fantasy action RPG, Queen's Domain, has sold over 100,000 units. "We’re writing to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has bought our game, all 100,000 of you!!!" said the developer. "Being just a two person dev team, we really can’t believe the reception we’ve received and seeing this number after only 5 days is beyond anything we could have imagined.
PS5 Ships 100 Million Units as of November 10 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 6 minutes ago / 29 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment on its official Business Data & Sales website has announced it has shipped 100 million PlayStation 5 consoles as of November 10, 2026. This figure is up from 97.9 million units shipped as of September 30, 2026. This means 2.1 million PS5 consoles were shipped in six weeks.
PlayStation Cancels Fairgame$, Haven to Become Support Studio - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 4 minutes ago / 37 Views PlayStation has cancelled first-party developer Haven Studios' online shooter, Fairgame$, three and a half years after the game was first announced. A PlayStation spokesperson told Bloomberg there will be no job cuts Haven Studios and the developer will instead become a support studio. Bloomberg reports Fairgame$ had been reworked several times over the last few years and the plan was to re-reveal it with a new title.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog and Classics for November 2026 Announced - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 7 minutes ago / 43 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment on the PlayStation Blog has revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog games for November 2026. The PlayStation Plus monthly games for the month were made available earlier this month and include Dead Island 2 for PS5 and PS4, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered for PS5 and PS4, and Monster Train 2 for PS5.
PlayStation Plus App on PC Shutting Down on December 10 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 minutes ago / 26 Views Sony Interactive Entertainment announced it is shutting down the PlayStation Plus app on PC on December 10. The app is being retired due to a lack of usage as less than 0.4 percent of eligible PlayStation Plus Premium members use it. "We wanted to let you know that from December 10, we will be retiring the PlayStation Plus app on PC," reads the update.
Killing Floor Developer Tripwire Interactive Lays Off 36 Employees - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 6 minutes ago / 25 Views Killing Floor and Maneater developer Tripwire Interactive has announced it is laying 36 employees. "Today we share difficult news: Tripwire has undergone a workforce reduction, affecting 36 talented people across our studio," reads the statement from Tripwire Interactive. "This was certainly not an easy decision, but unfortunately a necessary one for the organization.
Grand Theft Auto VI Goes Gold - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 4 minutes ago / 32 Views Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick in the company's latest earnings call announced Grand Theft Auto VI has gone gold. "Right now, Rockstar has completed the development of GTA VI," said Zelnick. "That may not come as a surprise to you since we're 10 days away from the release.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Tops the Steam Charts - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 7 minutes ago / 46 Views Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is up one spot to retake first place on the Steam Weekly Top Sellers chart (excluding revenue generated by free games) for Week 46, 2026, which ended November 10, 2026. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered debuted in 10th place.
Action Platformer isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey Launches January 19, 2027 for PC, Later for Switch - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 5 minutes ago / 25 Views Developer TamagawaSoft announced the action platformer, isekizima: Ruins and Tails Journey, will launch for PC via Steam on January 19, 2027 for $17.99 / ¥2,250, and for the Nintendo Switch at a later date. View the release date trailer below: Read details on the game below: Explore ancient ruins reclaimed by the forest as Kijino, a nekomata (a two-tailed cat spirit from Japanese folklore).
Skydance Games Hit With Layoffs a Month After Merger - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 minutes ago / 14 Views Last month it was announced Warner Bros. Games and Paramount Games Studio would be merged into a single company called Skydance Games following the $110 billion merger between Warner Bros. and Paramount. Variety is now reporting Skydance Games has been hit with layoffs.
ARC Raiders Sales Top 17 Million Units - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 minutes ago / 24 Views Publisher Nexon and developer Embark Studios haveannouncedthe PvPvE survivalextraction shooter,ARC Raiders, has sold over 17 million units worldwide. This figure is up from 16 million units as of May 2026, 14 million units as of February 2026, 12 million units as ofJanuary 2026and four million units as ofNovember 10, 2025. "ARC Raiders has sold over 17 million units to date," said Nexon.
Grand Theft Auto VI to Support PS5 Pro and Xbox Cloud Gaming on Xbox Series and Xbox One - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 minutes ago / 36 Views Rockstar Games announced pre-loading is now available for everyone that has pre-ordered the digital version of Grand Theft Auto VI. Those that pre-ordered the code-in-box version can also activate their code and start pre-loading as soon as it's received. The game is targeting 30 frames per second on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Bandai Namco Shutting Down Unknown 9: Awakening Developer Reflector Entertainment - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 6 minutes ago / 31 Views Bandai Namco announced it has passed a resolution to dissolve and liquidate subsidiary Reflector Entertainment. Reflector Entertainment was acquired by Bandai Namco in September 2020. It most recently rele,ased Unknown 9: Awakening for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam in October 2024.
The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster Launches December 2 for PS5 and Xbox Series - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 6 minutes ago / 33 Views Publisher Wired Productions and developer Tomas Sala have announced the aerial combat RPG remaster, The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster, will launch for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on December 2 for $19.99 / £15.99 / €19.99. Those who own the original version of the game can upgrade for $2.99. The Falconeer: Revolution Remaster first released for PC via Steam in November 2025.
Crystals of Irm Delayed to January 21, 2027 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 minutes ago / 19 Views Publisher Deck13 Spotlight and developer Lots of Stuff have announced the old school RPG, Crystals of Irm, has been delayed from fall 2026 to January 21, 2027. It will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and GOG.
Ravenswatch – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches in December - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 2 minutes ago / 18 Views Publisher Nexon and developer Passtech Games announced the cooperative roguelike action game, Ravenswatch – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, will launch on December 10 outside of North America, and December 18 in North America. The Switch 2 version is a free upgrade for those that own the Switch version.
Switch 2 and Switch Update to Add eShop Gifting for Family Group Members - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 3 minutes ago / 29 Views Nintendo has released system update 23.5.0 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Switch 2 updates adds the ability of gifting of Nintendo eShop products to a Nintendo Account family group member, which will be made available after an eShop update on November 17. Read the patch notes below: Switch 2 Update Version 23.5.0 Notes Added the ability to configure accessibility settings during first-time setup.
GTA Series Sales Near 480M, RDR Series Tops 118M, GTA5 Nears 235M - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 minute ago / 48 Views Take-Two Interactive has released its latest earnings report for the quarter ending September 2026 and in the report has provided an update on the latest sales figures for its best-selling franchises, as well as an update on the sales of individual games. The Grand Theft Auto series is the best-selling franchise by Take-Two with nearly 480 million units sold-in. This is up from nearly 475 million units from the previous quarter.
Zelda 40th Anniversary Console Pushed Switch 2 Hardware Dollar Sales to Its Highest Week in 2026 in the US - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 4 minutes ago / 56 Views Senior Director and Video Game Industry Advisor at Circana Mat Piscatella in a post on social media announced The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Edition console helped drive Nintendo Switch 2 hardware dollar sales to its highest week of 2026 in the US. "The Legend of Zelda: 40th Anniversary Edition console helped drive total US Switch 2 hardware dollar sales to its highest weekly total of 2026 to date (w/e Oct 31, 2026)," said Piscatella.
Beholder IV Announced for PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 23 minutes ago / 79 Views Alawar has announced dystopian narrative game, Beholder IV, for PC via Steam. View the announcement trailer below: Read details on the game below: From the creators of Beholder: Conductor. Beholder IV returns to a totalitarian State where your choices matter. Live a double life as an official and underground agent. Spy, sabotage, build relationships, and decide others’ fates.
Wish Upon a Llama Launches December 9 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 5 minutes ago / 34 Views Publisher Whitethorn Games and developer Millionhare Studios announced the cozy life simulation game, Wish Upon a Llama, will launch for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on December 9.
Switch vs PS2 Sales Comparison - September 2026 - Sales
by William D'Angelo , posted 1 hour ago / 1,679 Views The VGChartz sales comparison series of articles are updated monthly and each one focuses on a different sales comparison using our estimated video game hardware figures. The charts include comparisons between the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, as well as with older platforms. There are articles based on our worldwide estimates, as well as the US, Europe, and Japan.
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Festival Set for November 21 in Miami - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 13 minutes ago / 72 Views Rockstar Games and Sony Interactive Entertainment announced a special music festival in celebration of the launch of Grand Theft Auto VI will take place at Mana Wnywood in Miami, on November 21.
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