➀ Analysts predict that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass could lead to up to six million lost game sales, but also three to four million new Game Pass subscriptions. ➁ Microsoft announced that Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox Game Pass upon release, along with Modern Warfare III and Warzone. ➂ Despite concerns about potential sales impact, analysts believe the move will benefit Microsoft and consumers in the long run.

➀ An analyst reveals the top 10 best-selling sports games of all time in the US; ➁ The list includes titles like NBA 2K21, EA Sports College Football 25, and Madden NFL 07; ➂ The list does not include digital sales or microtransactions, and it is US-centric, with soccer games not making the top 10 despite global sales.

➀ The Final Fantasy franchise, established in 1987, has sold over 195 million copies. ➁ Square Enix has updated its sales figures, with the series on track to reach a new milestone. ➂ Despite the impressive sales, the series is currently experiencing a downturn.

➀ Sony updates its PlayStation Plus Extra / Premium libraries with new games for October; ➁ Titles include Dead Island 2, Two Point Campus, and The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me; ➂ PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers also receive classic games like The Last Clockwinder and Dino Crisis.

➀ Amazon's Throne and Liberty has surpassed 3 million players in its first week; ➁ The game, developed by NCSOFT and published by Amazon Games, is a free-to-play MMORPG; ➂ Despite a lower concurrent player count than New World, the game has seen significant interest.

➀ The Ace Attorney series has a strong and loyal fan base; ➁ Capcom is committed to continuing the series; ➃ The series has recently surpassed 10 million copies sold despite being over 20 years old.

➀ Black Myth Wukong has reached 20 million sales in just one month; ➁ The game's player base is predominantly on PC, with over 80% of players accessing it on this platform; ➂ The game's success is attributed to its promotion in China and the anticipation of the upcoming DLC release.

➀ TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge successfully revived the much-loved franchise in 2022; ➁ The game is receiving another surprise DLC called 'Radical Reptiles'; ➂ The DLC includes two new characters and a free update with a Remix mode of the official soundtrack.

➀ Sony will be removing a total of 8 games from the PS Plus service in October, including several Dragon Quest titles; ➁ The list includes Ultra Street Fighter IV, Gotham Knights, LittleBigPlanet 3, Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest Builders 1 + 2, Dragon Quest Heroes 1 + 2, Toukiden Kiwami, and The Evil Within; ➂ The removal of these games is set to occur in October, with The Evil Within being particularly notable for its previous addition and removal from PS Plus Extra.

➀ Astro Bot, the latest first-party exclusive from Sony, has surpassed the sales of iconic PlayStation mascot Ratchet and Clank in its first week of launch in the UK; ➁ Despite being a relatively new IP, Astro Bot's success is notable, especially considering the long-standing history of Ratchet and Clank; ➂ The initial sales figures are specific to the UK, and the global comparison with Ratchet and Clank's 4 million sales in the first two years will be interesting to observe.

➀ The Black Ops 6 beta has set new records in Call of Duty history; ➁ The beta included both closed and open testing phases; ➂ The beta was the largest in terms of total players, hours played, playtime per player, and most matches played.

1. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater's social media accounts have updated their iconography and banners to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series. 2. Fans speculate that these updates could be part of a marketing strategy for an unannounced game. 3. Following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, insiders suggest the company may be planning to revive the Tony Hawk franchise.

➀ The Nintendo Museum, repurposed from a historic card manufacturing plant, will open on October 2 in Kyoto, showcasing Nintendo's iconic games and history. ➁ Exhibits include a giant Wii Remote and interactive touchscreen floors for playing mobile card games. ➂ The museum also features a dedicated section for pre-gaming era Nintendo, including a Laser Clay shooting gallery and retro-themed Japanese home interiors.

1. Geoff Keighley has confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong will not be featured at the upcoming Gamescom Opening Night Live. 2. The game was previously announced as a day-one Game Pass addition with a planned release within a year, but no new timeline has been provided since. 3. Despite the absence of Silksong, the ONL showcase will still feature several highly anticipated games.

1. Wreckfest 2, the sequel to the 2018's popular destruction derby game, has been officially announced by THQ Nordic. 2. The game is set to launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S with an improved physics engine, customizable cars, and new game modes including a split-screen mode. 3. The original Wreckfest was well-received for its unique soft-body damage model and has been released on various platforms including mobile.

1. EA's College Football 25 has seen over 2.2 million players pay for early access, despite the high cost; 2. The trend of charging for early access is becoming more common in the gaming industry; 3. The Deluxe Edition includes 3 days of early access and 4600 College Football Points.

1. Helldivers II and The Last of Us Part II Remastered are the top-selling games in the UK for 2024, both published by Sony. 2. Helldivers II has sold over 12 million copies globally, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered, a PS5 remaster, has taken second place despite no official sales figures from Sony. 3. The success of The Last of Us Part II Remastered may be attributed to the new audience attracted by the TV show adaptation.

1. Star Wars: Battlefront (2015) tops the list of best-selling Star Wars games in the US. 2. The list includes multiple LEGO Star Wars games, highlighting their popularity. 3. The upcoming Star Wars: Outlaws by Ubisoft is expected to impact the sales rankings.

1. GAME UK, a leading video games retailer in the UK, is discontinuing more of its services, including the sale of physical currency cards. 2. The company has been undergoing a series of downsizing strategies, such as ending in-store pre-orders and closing physical stores. 3. Despite these changes, customers can still purchase digital codes for game credits, but physical cards will no longer be available.

1. GAME UK, a leading video games retailer in the UK, has been scaling back its services over the past year, including ending its Reward program and trade-in services. 2. Starting from August 1st, GAME UK will stop accepting in-store pre-orders, and customers will only be able to pre-order through the company's website. 3. The GAME Wallet functionality will also be shut down on August 21st, and any pre-orders set to release after January 2025 will be refunded.