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It’s an exciting time for gamers as the summer video game showcase season kicks off in June. Our annual Play at Best Buy event is back, featuring the new titles and exciting announcements from top brands. Check out our blog articles for the latest gaming news, previews, great deals on games, consoles, VR, and more. Plus, we’re giving away fantastic gaming prizes from Meta, PlayStation, Nintendo, and Xbox. Read on to find out what you can win and how to enter!

Preview your favourite video games on Best Buy’s blog

Our bloggers are passionate gamers and enjoy sharing their expert insights, so you get the latest upcoming releases and useful information you need when buying games from Best Buy. We’ll be covering some of the popular gaming events like the Summer Game Fest, Xbox Games Showcase, PC Gaming Show, Ubisoft Forward Live, Nintendo Direct, and many more. So, make sure to bookmark this page. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the upcoming games that everyone is buzzing about:

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Join Luigi as he returns to hunt ghosts and solve puzzles in this high-definition remake of the beloved classic. With enhanced graphics and new challenges, it’s a must-play for fans of the series.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Step into the shadows with the latest entry in the Assassin’s Creed series. Explore ancient lands, master stealth gameplay, and uncover secrets that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 – Gold Edition

Join the ranks of the elite Space Marines and embark on a thrilling galactic battle to defend humanity.

Wait, there’s more! You can always visit the blog to check out full reviews and know why these games should be on your radar. Like these recent ones, Paper Mario and Stellar Blade have been receiving a lot of attention, and you can find in-depth reviews that highlight their unique features and gameplay experiences.

Discover everything you need for gaming at Best Buy

At Best Buy, you can find an extensive collection of your favourite video games, gaming consoles, VR, and gaming accessories for gamers of all ages. From cutting-edge controllers to immersive virtual reality headsets and gaming furniture, you’ll find everything you need to enhance your gaming experience. If you need help choosing a console, make sure to read our video game console and game streaming buying guide.

Be the first to play epic upcoming games

You can explore the hottest pre-order games announced from Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo right here at Best Buy. By securing your pre-order, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing that you are guaranteed a launch copy of your favourite game. Additionally, by pre-ordering, you’ll often get pre-order bonuses with your games such as in-game accessories, special outfits or even SteelBook cases.

But that’s not all! Best Buy takes your gaming experience to the next level with this exciting “Play at Best Buy” contest. From latest consoles to exclusive game merch, the prizes are simply irresistible. Are you ready to level up your gaming experience? Don’t miss out—enter the contest now! Take a look at this year’s Play at Best Buy contest prizes, then check out how to enter this contest.

Play at Best Buy contest prizes

The Xbox prize package includes the Xbox Series X Console + Controllers in Shock Blue and Deep Pink to get your hands on the powerhouse of gaming consoles and elevate your multiplayer sessions.
The Meta prize package includes the Meta Quest 3 with touch controllers so you can immerse yourself in the world of virtual reality.
The PlayStation prize package includes the PS5 Slim Console + PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller in Volcanic Red + PS5 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Launch Edition to set you up for endless gaming adventures.
The Nintendo prize package includes Nintendo Switch (OLED Model) Console + Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for our Nintendo lovers to embark on a classic RPG journey.

How to enter our Play at Best Buy contest

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in two different ways:

  1. Browse Best Buy’s video games to explore the latest titles and gaming gear for every platform. Then, in a comment below, tell us which new game or gaming accessory available at Best Buy you are most excited about and why?
  2. Social post: For an additional entry, create a public social media post about your participation in the Play at Best Buy blog contest. Share the prize package you hope to win and the first game you would play if you won. Use the hashtag #PlayatBestBuyContest, include a picture from this contest page, and make sure your post is public. Then, comment below with the social media channel you used and your username or pseudonym for verification. 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.

What you can win

At the end of this contest, we will randomly draw 4 winners from all eligible entries posted on the blog (in English and French); each will receive one of the four prize packages listed here:

  1. Xbox Series X package
  2. Meta Quest 3
  3. PlayStation 5 package
  4. Nintendo Switch OLED package

This contest runs from May 31st until June 20th.

With two ways to enter, you double your chances of winning one of the amazing Play at Best Buy prizes. Share this contest with friends, family, and fellow gaming enthusiasts who won’t want to miss out. Good luck to all—may the best gamer win!

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Bhupinder Kaur
Bhupinder Kaur
Bhupinder is a senior editor and a collaborative team player at Best Buy Canada. She is passionate about creating consistent digital experiences with her writing, editing, analytics, and project management skills. Other than that, she loves to cook authentic Indian recipes for friends and family.
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  3. They’re not brand new, but I’d like to play Elden Ring and Baldur’s Gate 3 on XBOX series X – they’ve been really well reviewed. Also looking forward to the forthcoming Perfect Dark game!

  7. We enjoy all things Mario so we are looking forward to the new release of Paper Mario:The Thousand-Year Door.

  10. Excited to try the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door I haven’t played Mario games in a long time and this would be fun to play. WOuld also love to try the Meta Quest 3 as it looks like it would be a lot of fun and engaging 🙂

  11. WRC23. Need to replace my stolen PS4 and upgrading to a PS5 in the process. I love any rally games and am looking forward to playing this one.

  14. There were a lot of good games announced this week. I think I’m probably most exc8ted for Assassins Creed. I’m a fan of the series and I’ve enjoyed the last few entries. This next entry looks like it’s trying to give fans of the new series and the old series ways to play how they prefer.

  15. I am most excited for a ps5 as i have been getting my girlfriend into gaming and she is a big spider man fan so it jsut makes sense! Fingers crossed

  16. The one game I have been waiting forever to play is College Football 25 (Xbox Series X) 11 year wait for the best Football game – Of course, I need an Xbox Series X to play the game. Please

  18. I am definitely most excited about Luigi’s Mansion 2. I am a huge Mario fan and love any games in that universe.

  19. I am definitely most excited about Luigi’s Mansion 2. I am a huge Mario fan and love any games in that universe. I really enjoyed playing the first Luigi’s Mansion on Switch. The game play was lots of fun and I loved vacuuming up the ghosts! 🙂

  22. my pick would be the G29 Driving Force- wheel I love race games and this looks like a winner for steering..

  24. I am most excited for Astro Bot for PS5 (even though it’s criminal that it’s not PSVR2 compatible)

  25. For the additional entry, I posted on Twitter saying that I want to win the Playstation Prize Package! @kittykat4512

  26. After searching through the PS 4 games, I have to go with House Flipper Pets Edition- that is perfect for me because I love watching the home reno shows on HGTV, and I love animals, so it’s the perfect combination!

  30. Stellar Blade for PS5! Friends have been telling me how much fun the game is and how gorgeous the MC is as well.

  31. I can t wait for GTA VI to drop, really hoping it comes out the day R* announces and not another year after.

  33. I have been looking forward to trying Stellar Blade and am curious about the ROG Ally as I am considering a portable PC gaming device.

  34. I am most exited about the PS5 package because I love Spider-Man and would love to try the PS5 controller haptics

  36. I’m most excited about the PS VR2. I had a PS VR1 and I’m very excited to see how much the tech as improved.

  38. I love the God of War games, I have been a fan since the beginning. I remember being a kid and walking into Best Buy with my parents to buy the latest games. Best Buy has always been my favorite store 🙂

  48. I’m most excited about playing the new Metroid Prime 4. I’ve always like the Metroid games, so it will be cool to see what this new title looks and plays like on the Nintendo Switch.

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