Yesterday brought a mix of leaks, sales numbers, and platform changes worth unpacking. A notable remaster surfaced early, Valve’s payment processor troubles deepened, and Rockstar’s Switch release stirred speculation.
Mafia: The Old Country Sales Data Emerges
Mafia: The Old Country released last week, and early estimates from Video Game Insights by Sensor Tower suggest 800,000 units sold in its first four days. Average playtime sits near nine hours, likely covering most of the story. Reviews are about 73% positive, with 48% of sales on PlayStation, 37% on Steam, and 13–14% on Xbox.
The $50 launch price placed it between budget and premium territory. While not an instant blockbuster, the game’s sales should climb through discounts, subscription services, and a likely $20 price point in the future. Over time, Hangar 13 and 2K may still turn this into a profitable release.
Capcom’s New York Comic-Con Appearance
Capcom will take the main stage at New York Comic-Con on Friday, October 10th, with a 90-minute panel highlighting recent and upcoming titles. Scheduled games for 2026 include Onimusha, Resident Evil, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. While hopes for a new Mega Man announcement exist, expectations should stay realistic—this slot could simply feature already announced titles alongside some Q&A.
Fallout Season 2 at Gamescom Opening Night Live (Gaming News)
Jeff Keighley confirmed that Fallout Season 2 will be showcased at Gamescom’s Opening Night Live on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern / 11 a.m. Pacific. Promotional art features New Vegas, hinting at its inclusion in the upcoming storyline. Viewers can expect a trailer reveal and more details next week.
Tales of Xillia Remaster Leak
Bandai Namco appears set to announce a Tales of Xillia remaster after an unlisted livestream surfaced online. The original launched in Japan in 2011 and globally in 2013 for PS3, selling over 500,000 copies in its first Japanese week and surpassing 1 million units worldwide by the end of 2013.
The remaster is likely part of Bandai Namco’s ongoing PS3-era upgrade projects, targeting multiple platforms with resolution and performance improvements. While PlayStation and Switch releases seem certain, Xbox availability remains a question. A formal reveal is expected during the upcoming Tales series broadcast.
Valve’s Payment Processing Restrictions (Gaming News)
Valve confirmed that PayPal’s withdrawal from processing certain currencies on Steam ties back to content-related restrictions involving Mastercard’s policies. As of now, PayPal transactions remain available in major currencies like USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CAD, and AUD.
Affected regions can still make purchases using alternate methods, including Steam Wallet codes, but the situation highlights a growing vulnerability in digital storefront transactions. If restrictions expand to major currencies, it could have a far wider impact.
GTA Trilogy Physical Switch Edition Resurfaces
Retailers have listed a newly packaged Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch at $30, with updated box art missing the “download required” banner. This has led to speculation that all three games might now be included on the cartridge.
However, European listings still label it as “code in box,” suggesting downloads are still required. The lowered price makes a full cartridge unlikely, so buyers should wait for confirmation before assuming the new release is fully physical.
