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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 04/09/2026

We're thrilled to see This Week in Videogames journalist @maddie-b-a.bsky.social nominated for MCV/DEVELOP's 2026 Women in Games Awards in the 'Journalism Impact' category. Congratulations to all the finalists! 👏 womeningamesawards.com/2026-finalis...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 03/08/2026

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The new price increases are as follows:

Xbox Series Console Price Increases – August 2026

Xbox Series X 1TB

US $800 (previously US $650)
£670 (previously £500)
€800 (previously €600)
AUD $1,100 (previously AUD $850)

Xbox Series X 1TB (Digital)

US $750 (previously US $600)
£620 (previously £450)
€750 (previously €550)
AUD $1,000 (previously AUD $750)

Xbox Series S 512GB

US $500 (previously US $400)
£430 (previously £300)
€500 (previously €350)
AUD $700 (previously AUD $550)

Xbox Series S 1TB

US $600 (previously US $450)
£520 (previously £350)
€600 (previously €400)
AUD $850 (previously AUD $600)

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 08/05/2026

Nintendo has advised that it will increase the price of the Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2026. The cost of the console will increase to US $500. www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 06/02/2026

Deadline reports that a series adaptation of Baldur's Gate is in the works at HBO, with Craig Mazin (The Last of Us, Chernobyl) attached as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. deadline.com/2026/02/bald...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 08/12/2025

We're running our first staff Q&A (or AMA if you prefer)! If you're a website supporter, you can submit your serious, silly, or completely random questions to the team from now until Sunday. Keep an eye on the upcoming supporter-only newsletter for details on how to get your questions considered!

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 03/12/2025

Devolver Digital has reported that roguelite breakout game BALL x PIT has sold 1 million copies in its first two months. store.steampowered.com/news/app/206...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 02/12/2025

Justin Lin (Fast & Furious, Star Trek Beyond) has been tapped to direct the live-action film adaptation of Helldivers. www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 25/11/2025

FX has ordered an anthology series adaptation of Ubisoft's Far Cry, reports Variety. It will star Rob Mac (It's Always Sunny in Philidelphia, Mythic Quest), who will also executive produce. Noah Hawley (Fargo, Alien: Earth) will also executive produce. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 19/11/2025

'Megabonk' developer vedinad has withdrawn their nomination for 'Best Debut Indie Game' at The Game Awards, suggesting the game doesn't technically qualify. "I've made games in the past under different studio names, so Megabonk is not my debut game," they said. x.com/MegabonkGame...

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 11/11/2025

Sony has also reported that Ghost of Yotei has sold 3.3 million copies in its first month of sale.

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This Week in Videogames @thisweekinvideogames.com · 05/11/2025

Nintendo says 84% of the 10.36 million Switch 2 owners out there transitioned from Switch 1.

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