If you pick up a new video game every few months, you are in the minority for US players. That's because roughly 63% of American gamers buy a maximum of two games annually, according to research firm Circana. Taken further, 33% of the market overall doesn't even purchase one new title per year.
Circana senior director Mat Piscatella shared these purchasing frequency nuggets on Bluesky. They're part of the company's Q3 2025 Future of Games report. "Hyper enthusiast, price-insensitive players...
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Sandfall Interactive's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out of nowhere on its way to becoming one of 2025's breakout success stories. Now, Sandfall has announced that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has passed 5 million sales across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. To celebrate the news, the developers revealed that a new free update is coming with a lot of fresh content.
Although Sandfall didn't share the release date for its update, it did state that the characters of Expedition 33...
EA is in the process of selling itself to an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to the tune of $55 billion. Should the sale go through, it would likely result in cutbacks, possible layoffs, and EA selling "non-essential assets," according to DFC Intelligence. There could be upsides, too, DFC Intelligence president David Cole said in a new interview.
He told Polygon that, if the deal happens and on a long-term basis, the EA sale could allow the company to "focus...
Sony is feeling blue — but in a good way — as the company has just revealed a new limited-edition DualSense controller. The Icon Blue Special Edition gives the peripheral a striking makeover, wrapping it in layered shades of blue, and it'll be available to preorder exclusively from Walmart for $85 when it goes on sale starting October 20.
The peripheral's colorway is inspired by the signature blue glow of the PS5 consoles when it's powered on, and according to Sony designer Leo Cardoso, the...
Amazon has two great Meta Quest 3S VR headset bundles in its Prime Big Deal Days sale. The 128GB base model is available for only $249, which matches the best-ever price for the best entry-level virtual reality headset around. As an added bonus, this is an Amazon-exclusive bundle with a bunch of free DLC for the popular online game Gorilla Tag. But if you love Batman, you may want to opt for the 256GB model, as it's on sale for a larger $71 discount and comes with the very cool Batman...
Razer's recently released Pokemon PC gear collection is up for grabs for steeply discounted prices in Amazon's Big Deal Days sale (October 7-8). While supplies last, Prime members can get a Pokemon-themed BlackWidow V4 X Mechanical Keyboard for $136 (was $170). You can pair your new gaming keyboard with the matching Kraken V4 X Gaming Headset for $70 (was $100). Both accessories have eye-catching yellow color schemes and are decorated with Generation 1 Starters Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle...
Earlier today, developer Teenage Astronauts and publisher No More Robots were preparing to launch their new role-playing game Little Rocket Lab. Unfortunately for the team, Steam went down just as the game was about to launch.
Mike Rose--the founder of No More Robots--shared his reaction to this turn of events on social media.
In a follow-up message an hour later, Rose said he was "livid," before expressing his relief when Steam went back online. Players can now grab Little Rocket Lab on...
If you're considering getting into VR gaming, the Meta Quest 3 and 3S are ideal starting points, thanks to their affordability and user-friendly all-in-one setups compared to other high-end VR headsets. For those who've recently purchased one of Meta's flagship VR devices (which also happen to be on sale right now), you can pick up several helpful Meta Quest 3 and 3S accessories at a discount thanks to Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event. The price cuts include upgraded headwear like the Meta...
Anyone looking to relive the glory days of the old-school gaming can grab 8BitDo's excellent Sega-inspired M30 wireless controller for just $21.24 (was $30) during Amazon's Big Deals Days event, which runs October 7 to 8. The M30 controller is inspired by the Sega Saturn's six-button gamepad, and it features several modern touches--including Bluetooth wireless connectivity compatible with PC, Android devices, Switch, and Switch 2.
For Switch owners looking for a dedicated controller--and...
If you're looking for a relaxing game to unwind with, Disney Dreamlight Valley is one of the best options. It's a bit like Animal Crossing, as it sees you building an idyllic neighborhood and befriending the locals, but you'll also get to go on adventures and solve a variety of mind-bending puzzles. Disney fans will find it particularly exciting, as you'll come face-to-face with dozens of iconic Disney and Pixar characters. And for Prime Big Deal Days, Amazon is discounting Disney Dreamlight...
Microsoft recently announced a major Xbox Game Pass price hike, but it's not going into effect right away in the US or abroad. Back when the 50% price hike for Game Pass Ultimate was announced on October 1, people got emails from Microsoft saying when the change would happen for them, and for some people in the US, the price hike wasn't set to go into effect until November.
Now, it's been confirmed that Microsoft will allow people to keep their existing membership rates in certain countries...
Have you been completing your daily Wordle challenge every day since the end of 2021, when the spelling puzzler first launched? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for the new game show that NBC is piloting. Deadline has reported that the show is being filmed in the United Kingdom.
Savannah Guthrie, known for her role on NBC's Today show and other journalistic work, will host the show. The project comes from Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog company, Universal Television Alternative...
Activision has announced that a new free trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will begin on October 9, which is just one day before EA's Battlefield 6 launches on October 10.
The free period runs for a week, ending on October 16. During the free period, people can play the campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies, along with the new content coming to the game for The Haunting event. October 9 also marks the debut of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 6.
It's pretty common for Activision...
One year ago this week, Bloober Team's remake of Konami's classic survival-horror title Silent Hill 2 was released on consoles and PC. Now, the critically acclaimed reboot is reportedly heading to PS Plus Extra later this month.
According to Dealabs (via Insider Gaming), Silent Hill 2 will arrive on PS Plus Extra on October 21, "barring any last-minute surprises." This has yet to be confirmed by Sony, but if true, it would bring the game to the service just in time for Halloween.
Like the...
If you happened to miss out on the popular New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, now is your chance to finally jump in. The Switch game is discounted to just $40 (was $60) for Prime Big Deal Days, which is the lowest price we've seen all year. Playable on both Switch and Switch 2, it's an easy recommendation for anyone seeking some family-friendly, 2D-platforming action.
As a bonus, you'll find three additional game modes--Boost Rush, Challenges, and Coin Battle--offering plenty of replay value...
This story features spoilers for early Hades 2 content.
When Darnedrat first logged into Hades 2 after its official 1.0 launch, their screen filled with achievement pop-ups. The Steam chime went off again and again--like sweet music--until the sheer flood of unlocks caused the game to crash.
“My game literally crashed when they all started rolling in,” they wrote in a comment on Reddit. “It was the most successful moment of a game breaking ever for me.”
That moment summed up the...
Good news if you're looking for a new headset, keyboard, or other PC accessories--dozens of SteelSeries products are on sale for Prime Big Deal Days, many of which are listed for their lowest prices of the year. And while big-ticket items like the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Headset and the Apex Pro Mini Wireless Keyboard are a few of the main attractions of the event, long list of other SteelSeries accessories is discounted, too. To help you navigate all the deals, we've pulled together the best...
It's a matter of days now before Battlefield 6 comes out, so EA is celebrating with not just a launch trailer, but a "launch hype trailer." The new video for the FPS features all sorts of explosions, demolition, crashing helicopters, and even a soldier wielding a sledgehammer for a deadly attack.
Seen below, the Battlefield 6 launch trailer is all about showing off large-scale warfare. We see buildings getting blown up, aerial combat, and tanks rolling around. The action has a rendition of...
Backbone recently revealed several new cozy colors for its line of smartphone controllers, but if you'd prefer to stick to its regular colorways, then you can score one of these devices for up to 40% off during Amazon Big Deal Days. Currently, you can get the Backbone One with a USB-C connection for $70 (was $100), and for people using older iPhones, the Backbone One with a Lightning connection is down to $60 (was $100). This deal starts today and runs through October 8.
The other big deal...
A great PC gaming setup allows for more than one display to linked in, and if you've been looking for a second screen that won't break the bank, then you can get a 27-inch monitor right now for just $99. Normally priced at $180, the Acer Nitro VG270 is a low-budget but reliable display that's on sale at Walmart. The retail chain is looking to match Amazon's Big Deals Days with its own sales event, as it offers deals on PC hardware and much more.
This is just the tip of the Walmart iceberg...