Games and Numbers (June 3–16, 2026)

The bi‑weekly bulletin delivers a snapshot of recent commercial and engagement milestones across PC, console, mobile, transmedia, platform sales, and industry events for the period June 3–16 2026. It highlights several high‑profile releases that achieved rapid sales growth, such as Pearl Abyss’s Crimson Desert surpassing six million copies in under three months and IO Interactive’s 007 First Light hitting three million sales within two weeks. Independent titles also feature prominently, with Meccha Chameleon and Gamble With Your Friends each exceeding two million copies shortly after launch, while INDIKA reached one million players two years post‑release following a Game Pass addition. The report notes early sales momentum for Mina the Hollower and wishlist activity for Capcom’s Resident Evil Veronica, which attracted over one million Steam wishlists in a week after its Summer Game Fest announcement. Transmedia activity is represented by the Super Mario Galaxy film’s $1 billion global gross. Platform sales data show a sharp 87% drop in Nintendo Switch 2 units sold in Japan after a price hike. Event metrics report record viewership for the Summer Game Fest livestreams at 62 million, a 23% increase year‑over‑year, and a modest 6% attendance rise at Nordic Game 2026. The bulletin aggregates data from press releases, social media announcements, and third‑party analytics to provide a concise overview of market performance during the two‑week window.