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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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  1. I am most excited about the ASUS ROG Tessen Gaming Controller for Android so that I can play games a lot better than I can now, due to having a controller. Also, it is foldable, wow for convenience!

  3. Would love to play Smurfs: Village Party, seems a fun game for happy kids. Now I just need a Nintendo switch game.

  4. I would love to play the new Paper Mario! I played that as a kid so it brings back memories!

  8. My daughter would love if we won a meta quest 3 package as she has wanted one for a couple years. I’d love to try some of the workouts available for it

  15. The Elite Strap with Battery for the Meta Quest 3 would be the gaming accessory that I’m most excited about! I’d love to take my gaming to the next level with a more comfortable head strap and longer battery life (for extended gaming sessions)!

  16. Most excited about Paper Mario because that’s a game I can actually play with my kids lol

  17. Really looking forward to checking out Stellar Blade – sounds like they creators have made an interesting world that would be fun to explore.

  18. i’m excited about the Meta Quest 3 512GB VR Headset with Touch Plus Controllers. I want to improve my game

  19. I’m excited to play Spider-Man 2 Launch Edition because, well, I haven’t played it yet and it looks most excellent!

  23. Really looking forward to checking out Stellar Blade – sounds like they creators have made an interesting world that would be fun to explore.

  25. I am most excited about the Spider-Man 2 Launch Edition game because of the amazing graphics this game has.

  28. i love the assassins creed franchise, been playing it forever so I would love to play Assassin’s Creed Shadows

  29. I’m excited for Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. I grew up playing Mario as a kid and I still enjoy playing Mario with my niece and nephew even now.

  30. I am most excited about Luigi’s Mansion 2 for the Switch, I love that style of game and it reminds me of some of my favourite characters and game style from when I was younger!

  32. The Elite Strap with Battery for the Meta Quest 3 would be the gaming accessory available at Best Buy that I’m most excited about! I’d love to take my gaming to the next level with a more comfortable head strap and longer battery life (for extended gaming sessions)! Of course, this all assumes I’d have a Quest 3 headset to go with it… 🙂

  34. Most excited about Paper Mario because that’s a game I can actually play with my kids lol

  36. I am excited about the Meta Quest 3 128GB VR Headset with Touch Plus Controllers, because I want to explore new worlds

  39. Excited to try the JBL Quantum In-Ear Noise Cancelling Truly Wireless Gaming Headphones. My headphones leave a dent in my hair and hurt! I think these would solve both issues.

  42. Nintendo World Championships NES Edition Deluxe Set (Switch). I like to play this game when I was little. It’s a good memory.

  43. I’m excited to get Meta Quest 3 some day! Would love to get to immerse myself in a game fully

  44. I am most excited about Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) because I love everything Super Mario!

  45. I’m most excited about The Rise of the Ronin because it’s set in Japan and we just finished watching Shogun, so this will be a fun game to play!

  47. I would be so grateful to win a PlayStation 5. I have owned every PlayStation console and enjoyed countless hours of entertainment over the years. My PlayStation 4 recently stopped working and I am eager to try some next generation games such as God of War Ragnarok and Dragon’s Dogma II.

  48. I am most excited about Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Switch) because I used to love playing Paper Mario as a kid.

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