gamingTuesday, July 21, 2026

GAME's closure sparks retail nostalgia

The end of physical game retail in the UK gets a personal eulogy from a former employee, while Nintendo and Atlus serve up fresh content for their upcoming titles. Today's gaming news is a mix of heartfelt farewells and forward-looking announcements.

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Retail's last stand

The closure of GAME's standalone stores prompts a reflective look at the human side of game retail.

#01www.nme.comJul 21

Confessions of a GAME employee: “My Mario costume had a funky smell”

A former employee's anecdote about a smelly Mario costume and celebrity run-ins offers a grounded, human angle on the end of an era for physical game retail in the UK.

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Ports and revivals

Several games find new life on fresh platforms or with updated content.

#02www.nintendolife.comJul 21

Stellar Blade Has Been Rated For The Switch 2

Stellar Blade's ESRB rating for Switch 2 confirms the port is imminent, bringing Shift Up's action hit to Nintendo's hybrid console later this year.

#03www.gematsu.comJul 21

Persona 4 Revival – Chie Satonaka trailer

Atlus's new Chie Satonaka trailer for Persona 4 Revival highlights the character's kung-fu and meat-loving personality ahead of a February 2027 launch across current-gen platforms.

#04www.nintendolife.comJul 21

Nintendo Music Updated With More Mario Kart World 'Free Roam' Songs

Nintendo Music adds eight free-roam tracks from Mario Kart Super Circuit and Double Dash, padding out the Mario Kart World album for subscribers.

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