Video gaming keeps growing. The major consoles have been out for a while now and game developers continue to bring out more action, stunning details, and incredible gameplay in the newest games this year. We expect some amazing announcements this June as we celebrate gaming with Play at Best Buy. Follow us as we cover the biggest announcements and preorders in the gaming industry. You can learn about all the gaming news in our articles and preorder many of the games soon after they are announced (or learn when preorders begin). And like every year in June, Play at Best Buy will include a huge gaming contest!

Innovation and nostalgia make gaming better every year

The gaming world is constantly adapting and building on its previous successes. Each new game is an iteration on the programming, animation, videography, and sound design that came before to bring an immersive blend of storytelling, interactive entertainment, and competition. This year we have already seen amazing games, including Star Wars: Jedi Survivor by Respawn and EA games. And Nintendo just released the highly anticipated: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fans have been waiting for years to play this game and many are already calling it the game of the year.

Both of those titles bring a healthy dose of nostalgia with new game play features that stretch the limits of technology. We expect to see more of this trend in many of the gaming announcements over the rest of this year, especially from now to the end of June. Be on the lookout for several more reboots and sequels. Additionally, watch for potential future franchise games in the many indy titles vying for our attention.

Prizes are huge part of Play at Best Buy

The announcements started early this year with the PlayStation Showcase on May 24th. The buzz of gaming month is driven in a large part by gaming announcements, but also by the great deals that Best Buy will feature all month long. It’s just a great month to be a gamer! To top it off, Best Buy has the best gaming contest anywhere in Canada! Look at these amazing prize packages.

The Xbox prize bundle includes the Diablo IV Xbox Series X bundle, the new Stellar Shift wireless controller, plus an exclusive Xbox Zamboni stand: it keeps your cords perfectly organized and even has a seat for action figures. This is one of only two in the world!
Spider-man: Miles Morales themed prize with Cosmic Red Controller and Pulse3D wireless headset!
Legend of Zelda themed Nintendo Switch OLED Console plus the game everyone is playing this year.
The 128GB Meta Quest VR headset with touch controllers for unreal immersive gaming.
The new Microsoft 8 in 1 Thunderbolt dock enables to connect all your peripherals including two 4K monitors plus SteelSeries incredible Arctis Nova 7 Wireless gaming headset and a Logitech racing wheel!
PC Gaming is better with Razer Basilisk V3 26000 dpi optical gaming mouse, Huntsman V2 full backlit mechanical gaming keyboards and Kraken V3 wireless gaming headset.

Which prize are you hoping to win? Read these details carefully for the best chance to win.

How to enter

Entering this contest will be fun and you can enter in three different ways:

  1. In a comment below: tell us the name of a game you played in the past that you think should be redone soon. A valid entry must include all three of these parts: 1. what console you played it on; 2. what changes you suggest would make a new version exciting; and 3. on which console would you like to try this new version of the game.
  2. Social post: For two additional entries, create a public post on a social media channel sharing with your friends and followers that you are entering the Play at Best Buy blog contest. Let your friends know which prize package you are hoping to win and what new game you will play first if you do win; include the hashtag #PlayatBestBuyContest, so we can find your post, and include a picture from this contest page. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any social media channel (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but the post must be public so we can verify it is there.
  3. Email a photo: If you visit any Best Buy store, take a picture with your smartphone of the gaming section in a store showing several of the games available that you love to play. Then in an email to bestbuyblog@bestbuycanada.ca with the subject line “Play at Best Buy Contest” tell us the location of the store (city, street) and attach the picture.

What you can win

At the end of the contest, we will randomly select six (6) winners from all eligible entries. These winners will be randomly assigned to the six prize packages shown above so each winner will get one of those six prize packages.

This contest runs from May 31st to June 30th.

Remember you can enter up to four times as mentioned above. Perhaps you’ve been trying to win a prize in a Best Buy Canada contest for many years and just have not been lucky. Hedge your bet by telling all of your friends and family that you really need their support for this amazing contest. They’ll likely be happy to enter this contest too. If they win, I’m sure they’ll share the prize with you.

Win a Play at Best Buy gaming prize

Good luck.

Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
Editor in Chief
Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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1073 COMMENTS

  1. Outrun 2 that I played on og xbox, better graphics more cars, I want to play in 4k 120hz on xbox series x.

  2. The original Super Mario Bros for NES with updated graphics, but the same tight controls.

  4. The original Mario Brothers. I played on the original Nintendo. Would like to see improved graphics and maybe 3d game play rather than side scroller. Would love to play on Nintendo Switch.

  5. I remember playing the original Star Wars Battlefront II on the original Xbox. I think the galactic conquest mode would be awesome if they added some new planets from all the new content over the past 20 years. I would play it on the PS5 but it should really be cross platform.

  6. 1) Black Ops. Played on XBox 360. 2) The split screen on the new games, for two players, needs better visibility, 3) for XBox Series X

  13. The lost Vikings.
    I used to play it on my PC
    Online multi player would be a great new feature
    I think it would be a great game for a Nintendo switch

  15. The game id like to see remade is the fighting game Bloody Roar originally played on Playstation 1. I’d like it to have a online multiplayer and mimic the combo style of Killer Instict and be 4 way directional. Definitely would love it to be added to Nintedo switch console.

  16. Assassin’s Creed 4 Black Flag
    1. Xbox 360
    2. Higher resolution/textures and framerate
    3. XBox Series X

  17. Duck Hunt
    1. NES
    2. Immersive VR play with different types of rifles and weapons, upgraded graphics
    3. Meta Quest 2

  18. the Dynasty warriors.
    1. i played it on the PS2 and have lots of nostalgic memories of it
    2. i would make the graphics better and wished it had online multiplayer.
    3. ps5 or PC

  19. A game that I played in the past that you and should be redone is Donkey Kong, I played it on the Nintendo console. The changes I suggest is to add more characters and make the game more challenging. I would like to try this game on the PS5 console.

  21. I would love to see Zelda 2 from the NES redone to be played on the switch, with all the bugs being fixed.

  23. I would love to see Sonic Adventure DX Remade, it was one of the first games I’ve ever played. I played it on the GameCube but I think it would be cool if it was remade on the Switch. If this ever does happen, I hope they update the graphics and add extra story content (maybe more playable characters).

  25. An newer version with better graphics of Zelda, Ocrina of Time. I think that would be a best seller.

  26. Super Mario World that I had played on SNES could use an update! It would be great to see it with upgraded graphics and play it on either PC or Switch!

  29. I loved playing Spartan X as a teen on Nintendo’s SNES system. The new version can include John Wick style choreography to make it more appealing for fans of action genre. I’d like to play this new game on the PS5 that I am hoping to win via this contest.

  30. Contra
    Played the original and its sequels on the Switch
    Controls and graphics can be remade for current gen consoles: switch, ps5 and Xbox series x/s

  32. I want Zelda Ocarina of Time redone. To me it was almost perfect game. Only modernization is necessary. Better graphic, sound, camera works will be sufficient. I wish they can release on PS,Xbox,Switch and PC so it can take advantage of better hardware…but I know it is not going happen. So I least want to see that happen on Switch…

  34. Hatrix which I played on gameboy would be great upgraded on Switch with new music and hats!

  35. I have fond memories of playing einhander for ps1 down in my friends basement- I’d love for a remake to come to steam/pc!

    I think it would be a perfect candidate for a remake done with rogue-like elements; maybe a dash of deck-building

  36. I want Mario Party redone. I played it on my Nintendo Switch. I would add more adventures and new characters.

  37. I want Mario Party redone. I played it on Nintendo Switch. I would add more maps, different games and more characters! I’d like to play a new version on the Nintendo Switch too!

  38. I want Mario party redone. Played on Nintendo switch. The last one was a lot of fun but could use more maps and team play. Bring back bunch of the old maps and then add new and keep adding.

  39. James Bond Golden eye on Nintendo 64
    This should be redone on Oculus Quest. It should be updated with the more recent movies and include past villains and weapons. Obviously the landscape, maps and graphics need to be greatly improved for modern times.

  43. I would love to see an updated version of Tron 2.0 which I played on the PC, but would love to see it on the Oculus Quest! The mulit-player games would be real fun! I don’t think it needs much changing, except for maybe adding some “real world” cutscenes that you get to actually play.

  44. altered beast
    sega genesis, I think?
    break all the things & freak out.
    make shiny & happy fun fun
    kawaii

    jk- idk man- u made me work. I thought we were friends

  45. Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
    1. Nintendo Wii
    2. Updating the graphics and adding new side quests, with more clothing customization options
    3. Nintendo Switch

  48. Ocarina of Time – N64
    Updated visuals, given how old that console is. The scope of the world could also be updated (Ex: more detailed side-quests)
    Nintendo Switch (or future Switch successor)

  50. GoldenEye 007 (1997 video game). I played on Nintendo 64. I would like to see more character choices, new weapons and main bad guys to go against would be fun. I would like to play this new version on PS5.

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