Bandai Namco released a new story trailer for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, launching October 2nd, showcasing campaign moments and character interactions. While visually impressive, the trailer may contain spoilers for players planning to experience the single-player campaign firsthand.
Circana released data on the top 20 best-selling GameCube games in the U.S., with Nintendo titles dominating the list. Super Smash Bros. Melee leads, followed by Super Mario Sunshine and Mario Kart: Double Dash, while Sonic Adventure 2: Battle is the highest-ranking third-party game at #8.
Persona5: The Phantom X adds Kotone Shiomi, the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable, on September 24, 2026, as part of a crossover update featuring a new 3D model, unique moves, and Persona 3 Portable song arrangements. Other Persona 3 characters including Makoto Yuki, Yukari Takeba, and Akihiko Sanada are returning on September 15 with replayable event stories.