The platform and publishing stories behind this week’s international games coverage.
PC Gamer published the field for its Most Wanted showcase on Thursday. Its council’s top 20 will be revealed on 3 December. The editors say Steam wishlists and the impact of a trailer both factor into the initial selection.
For a studio preparing a pitch, the shortlist offers a look at which unreleased games have already caught the editors’ attention.
See the organiser’s shortlist ↗Nintendo reported 65.73 million software units for the original Switch in April–September 2026, against 24.49 million for Switch 2. Over the same six months, the newer console led hardware sales, at 6.49 million units versus 1.27 million.
For a team deciding which version to ship, the original Switch software market is still substantial. Nintendo also notes that Switch 2 owners can play original Switch titles.
Read Nintendo’s figures (PDF) ↗