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Famitsu Review Scores Week of September 12, 2026: Another Eden Begins Nets 32/40
Full breakdown of Famitsu review scores for the week of September 12, 2026, including a detailed, paraphrased verdict for Another Eden Begins and context for...
Japan Game Sales Aug 31 2026: Famitsu Weekly Chart — Onimusha Tops PS5, Rhythm Heaven Groove Nears 1M on Switch
Famitsu weekly sales for the week ending August 31, 2026: Onimusha: Way of the Sword leads PS5, Rhythm Heaven Groove nears 1M on Nintendo Switch; full top 30 breakdown...
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Chart as Onimusha Debuts Strong
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware momentum, Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuts, Rhythm Heaven Groove approaches one million in Japan. Full hardware and...
Famitsu Review Scores (August 23, 2026): Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Weekly Roundup
A concise breakdown of Famitsu review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, including paraphrased reviewer verdicts for Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword and...
Japan Weekly Game Sales Aug 24, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Chart Across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Famitsu's expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 24, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition debuts strong on Nintendo Switch...
Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Sales — Switch 2 Debut Hits 27,604 Physical Copies, Famitsu Week 34 Report
Famitsu's weekly physical sales chart: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition sells 27,604 copies on Switch 2 in its debut week, while Rhythm Heaven Groove holds the top spot....
Famitsu Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Tops Japanese Charts as Rhythm Heaven Groove Leads Software
Weekly Famitsu sales: Switch 2 leads hardware with 22,265 units; Rhythm Heaven Groove tops software, nearing 946,000 lifetime sales. Full hardware and software charts...
Famitsu Review Scores (Week of August 29, 2026): Marvel Tokon, Jotunslayer, Off, Hyper Euphoria
Weekly Famitsu review roundup for August 29, 2026, covering scores for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Jotunslayer: Hordes of Hell, Off, and Hyper Euphoria, including an...
Kingdom Hearts Loremaster: Square Enix Hires Proofreader to Keep Kingdom Hearts IV Narrative Cohesive
Square Enix has assigned a dedicated lore proofreader to maintain narrative consistency across Kingdom Hearts projects, Tetsuya Nomura told Famitsu. Read how the role...
Famitsu Week of August 17, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japanese Software Sales
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup for the week of August 17, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads Switch charts, Steins;Gate Reboot debuts across platforms, and sustained sales...
Kingdom Hearts IV Update Gap Confirmed by Tetsuya Nomura — 25th Anniversary Event Scheduled for Feb 5, 2027
Square Enix directors Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue told Famitsu there will be a temporary pause in public updates for Kingdom Hearts IV as the team finishes...
Famitsu Charts: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japan's Boxed Sales as Switch 2 Leads Hardware (Aug 17-23)
Famitsu's latest Japanese boxed charts for Aug 17-23 show Rhythm Heaven Groove at number one, strong boxed debuts for STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT across Switch 2, PS5 and...
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Leads Japan Hardware Charts as Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 remains top hardware in Japan while Rhythm Heaven Groove posts strong software numbers. Full Famitsu hardware and software...
Kingdom Hearts 4 Nintendo Switch 2: Nomura Teases Most Detailed Worlds Ahead of Late 2027 Launch
Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts 4 development update: Tetsuya Nomura and Tai Yasue detail the game's richly detailed worlds, oversized script, voice recording progress,...
The Duskbloods Network Test Outpaced Elden Ring: Nightreign Applicants, FromSoftware Producer Says
FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao told Famitsu that The Duskbloods' closed network test drew more applicants than last year's Elden Ring: Nightreign playtest. The...
The Duskbloods Network Test Outpaces Elden Ring: Nightreign Playtest, FromSoftware Producer Says
FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao told Famitsu that The Duskbloods closed network test drew more applicants than the Elden Ring: Nightreign playtest, a surprise...
The Duskbloods Switch 2 Network Test Saw More Applicants Than Elden Ring: Nightreign, FromSoftware Producer Says
FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao told Famitsu that The Duskbloods' closed network test drew more applicants than Elden Ring: Nightreign. Read verified details on...
Famitsu Review Scores (Aug 23, 2026): Neptunia Unlimited, Brigandine Abyss, Starsand Island, Pizza Delivery
A roundup of Famitsu's review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, including detailed verdicts for Neptunia Unlimited and context on the Hyperdimension Neptunia...
How Persona 3 Reinvented the Series: Atlus Producer Kazuhisa Wada on Saving the Franchise
Atlus producer Kazuhisa Wada reflects on how Persona 3 reinvented the franchise after Persona 2, reshaping the series with Social Links, a striking UI and broader...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom Says Performance Will Match PS5 Experience
Capcom tells Famitsu the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Onimusha: Way of the Sword was developed to closely match the PS5 build. Details on frame rates, platform parity,...
Famitsu Japan Sales August 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Nintendo Switch Charts
Weekly Famitsu sales for August 3–9 and August 10–16, 2026 show Rhythm Heaven Groove leading Nintendo Switch charts while multiple Nintendo Switch 2 editions and new...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Lead Famitsu Boxed Charts as Switch 2 Tops Hardware (3–16 Aug)
Famitsu boxed-sales data for 3–16 August shows Rhythm Heaven Groove leading software in Japan while Switch 2 is the best-selling console. Full top-10 software and...
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Leads Hardware Charts in Holiday-Adjusted Report
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 tops hardware with 65,560 units, Rhythm Heaven Groove charts at number one, and the latest software rankings and cumulative...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Good-Feel Says One Month Per Creature and Three Years to Build Bewilder Bird Chapter
Good-Feel developers tell Famitsu they spent roughly a month on each creature and about three years creating the Bewilder Bird climax in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book...
Why Dragon Quest IX Came to the Nintendo DS: Yuji Horii Explains the Move
A detailed look at why Dragon Quest IX became a Nintendo DS exclusive. Series creator Yuji Horii explains the studio's decision, the DS local wireless advantages, and...
Why Dragon Quest 9 Went Nintendo DS: Yuji Horii on Local Wireless, Multiplayer, and Fan Backlash
Yuji Horii explains why Dragon Quest 9 was developed exclusively for Nintendo DS, highlighting local wireless features, four-player multiplayer, and the team’s...
Famitsu Review Scores (Aug 9, 2026): Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2026, Heave Ho 2 and More
A concise breakdown of Famitsu's weekly review scores for the week of August 9, 2026, including Pro Yakyuu Spirits 2026, Heave Ho 2, Tatsujin Extreme, The Mermaid...
Infendo Radio Episode 820 Recap: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct and Miyamoto on Hardware Specs
A concise recap of Infendo Radio Episode 820 covering reactions to the Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct, analysis of Shigeru Miyamoto’s Famitsu comments on hardware...
Japanese Software Sales July 27, 2026: Splatoon Raiders Tops Famitsu Weekly Chart on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup for the week of July 27, 2026 — Splatoon Raiders leads the chart on Nintendo Switch 2 with other notable entries from Rhythm Heaven...
Splatoon Raiders Sales Lead Japan Charts as Switch 2 Hardware Surges
Famitsu's latest Japanese boxed software and hardware charts show Splatoon Raiders still topping sales after launch and the Switch 2 leading console hardware numbers...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Leads Weekly Chart as Splatoon Raiders Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware figures, week-to-week comparisons, and full software chart including Splatoon Raiders and Rhythm Heaven Groove.
Egret II Mini livestream announced for August 27 2026 — new software will bring library to 100 titles
Taito and Famitsu will host an Egret II Mini livestream on August 27, 2026 to reveal new software that will expand the tabletop console's library to 100 titles....
SuperGroupies Sega Watches: Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast Models Now Available for Pre-Order
SuperGroupies has unveiled three officially themed watches modeled on Sega's Mega Drive, Saturn and Dreamcast consoles. Pre-orders are open at 27,500 yen each, with...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo's Product Strategy: Famitsu Interview Highlights Brand Ubiquity Goal
Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu that Nintendo aims to make its products a natural choice for families, citing school bags and products like Alarmo. Read the full...
Famitsu Review Scores August 2 2026: Beast of Reincarnation Leads Weekly Rankings
Weekly Famitsu review roundup for August 2, 2026: full scores and totals for Beast of Reincarnation, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, Lily Fantasia, Kusan: City of...
Häxeri Steam Wishlist Surges as Tarpit Games Confirms 2027 Release Window for Dungeon-Crawler RPG
Häxeri is a retro-inspired dungeon-crawler RPG from Swedish solo developer Fabian Sorensson (Tarpit Games). The Steam page has attracted strong interest ahead of a...
Splatoon Raiders Debuts at 474,684 — Famitsu Japanese Software Sales (Week of July 20, 2026)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 20, 2026: Splatoon Raiders launches strongly on Nintendo Switch 2, with detailed top-30 sales figures and...
Splatoon Raiders Sales Surge: Switch 2 Tops Famitsu Charts in Week of July 20–26
Splatoon Raiders launches to 474,684 physical sales in Japan, driving Switch 2 hardware momentum. Famitsu charts and weekly console figures analyzed.
Switch 2 Sales Surge in Japan — Famitsu Weekly Hardware and Software Charts
Famitsu's latest weekly report shows Switch 2 leading Japanese hardware sales and Splatoon Raiders debuting at No.1 on the software chart. Full hardware and software...
Pragmata Diana Hair Animation: How Capcom Almost Gave Diana a Bob on Nintendo Switch 2
At CEDEC 2026 Capcom revealed the technical trade-offs behind Diana's long hair in Pragmata, detailing strand-based rendering, animation costs, and why the team kept...
Shigeru Miyamoto Explains The Legend of Zelda Origins and the Role of the Famicom Disk System
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses how Western RPGs and the Famicom Disk System shaped The Legend of Zelda. Verified background on the game's 1986 debut, design goals, and...
Nintendo Switch Longevity: Shigeru Miyamoto Says Players Prioritize Experience Over Specs
In a Famitsu interview, Shigeru Miyamoto reflects on Nintendo Switch longevity, hardware strategy, and why unique gameplay matters more than peak specifications for...
Shigeru Miyamoto Says He Now Plays Nintendo Games Mostly With His Grandchildren
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu he spends less time gaming solo and more time playing titles like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker with his grandchildren,...
Famitsu Review Scores (Week of July 26, 2026): Splatoon Raiders Leads with 35/40
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for the week of July 26, 2026: scores and totals for Splatoon Raiders, Gurei, Kimi ni Madoi, Kimi ni Oboreru, Village in the Shade,...
SEGA Music Streaming Push: Shuji Utsumi on Bringing SEGA Soundtracks to Spotify and Apple Music
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company will expand access to its game soundtracks on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms, highlighting...
Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo Switch: Why Nintendo Prioritizes Play Over Specs
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu why Nintendo has emphasized novel gameplay and a single hardware architecture from Wii to Nintendo Switch, and how that...
Sega physical media future: Shuji Utsumi on digital shift, Switch 2 Game-Key Cards, and console strategy
Sega president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company will pursue digital distribution for 'full games' while maintaining physical releases and the culture of boxed...
Sega Confirms Digital Shift but Won't Abandon Physical Media, President Shuji Utsumi Tells Famitsu
Sega president Shuji Utsumi discusses the company's move toward digital distribution, the growing PC player base, and the continued role of physical media in a Famitsu...
Japanese Software Sales Week of July 13, 2026 — Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Chart
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 13, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads on Nintendo Switch amid strong entries for Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5.
Sega Confirms Commitment to Physical Media While Shifting Toward Digital Strategy
Sega president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu the company values physical game releases and is developing a parallel strategy that balances physical and digital...
Sega: Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Success Opens Doors for New Projects, President Shuji Utsumi Says
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that the success of the Sonic films has enabled new development opportunities for the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise and could...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Charts With 76,786 Sales as Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Famitsu's latest Japanese boxed charts (13–19 July) show Rhythm Heaven Groove at number one with 76,786 copies sold while Switch 2 remains the week's best-selling...
Famitsu Weekly Sales: Switch 2 Drops to 24,928 Units as Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Software Chart
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: hardware numbers for Switch 2, PS5 models, Xbox, and top software rankings led by Rhythm Heaven Groove. Analysis of week-over-week trends...
Shuhei Yoshida on Demon's Souls: How Sony Misread FromSoftware's Breakthrough
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida reflects at CEDEC 2026 on underestimating Demon's Souls, how word-of-mouth rescued the PS3 original, and the studio decisions that...
Nintendo Remakes Strategy Explained: Miyamoto on Bringing Classic Games to the Nintendo Switch
Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto explains why remakes are central to Nintendo's strategy, highlighting how remastered classics on the Nintendo Switch and digital...
Nintendo Remakes Explained: Shigeru Miyamoto on Reintroducing Classics to New Players
Shigeru Miyamoto defends Nintendo's strategy of remaking classic games. This article examines why remakes matter, Nintendo's remake history, and how re-releases on...
Miyamoto on Nintendo Design Philosophy: Why Nintendo Prioritizes Fun Over Short‑Term Profit
Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's long-term design philosophy in a Famitsu interview, highlighting a focus on fun gameplay, creator-driven ideas, and franchises...
Miyamoto: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Inspired New Star Fox and Yoshi Game Development
Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu that appearances in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie helped spur development of a new Star Fox title and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book....
Shigeru Miyamoto on Game Remakes: Why Nintendo Re-releases Classics for New Audiences
In a recent Famitsu interview, legendary designer Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's rationale for remaking older games to reach new players. This article examines...
Shigeru Miyamoto Future Plans: Famitsu Interview Explores Games, Movies, Miis and Pikmin Bloom
Legendary Nintendo creator Shigeru Miyamoto tells Famitsu he isn't planning to direct big games right now, reflects on Pikmin Bloom, movie and theme-park work, and...