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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...
Shigeru Miyamoto on New Nintendo Characters: Splatoon Inklings, Pikmin and Global Appeal
Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto says the company will pursue new characters with care, citing Splatoon and Pikmin as examples of balancing creativity with global appeal.
Shigeru Miyamoto on Game Remakes: Why Nintendo Is Bringing Classics Back to the Nintendo Switch
Shigeru Miyamoto explains Nintendo's approach to remakes in Famitsu, highlighting accessibility, future development, and this year’s Star Fox and Ocarina of Time...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: Level-5 Confirms 2026 Release for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino outlines the themes and puzzle-first design of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, confirmed for a 2026 worldwide release on...
Famitsu Review Scores (July 20, 2026): Granblue Fantasy Relink Tops Weekly Roundup
A breakdown of Famitsu's weekly review scores for the week of July 20, 2026, including Granblue Fantasy: Relink and other notable entries, plus context on Famitsu's...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: Level-5 on Story, AI Themes, and Record Number of Puzzles
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino details narrative themes and puzzle design for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, confirmed for Nintendo Switch and the next...
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Surpass Six Million in Japan, Famitsu Charts Reveal
Famitsu's latest hardware and software charts show the Nintendo Switch 2 topping weekly hardware sales in Japan and exceeding six million lifetime units, with Rhythm...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Japan Chart — Weekly Software Sales (Week of July 6, 2026)
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of July 6, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads Nintendo Switch sales, new releases include Magical Girl Witch Trial...
Famitsu Charts (6-12 July): Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japanese Boxed Sales as Switch 2 Leads Hardware
Famitsu's boxed software and hardware charts for 6-12 July show Rhythm Heaven Groove returning to number one, a strong debut for Magical Girl with Trials, and the...
Famitsu Japan Hardware Sales: Switch 2 Tops Weekly Chart as Rhythm Heaven Groove Leads Software
Weekly Famitsu hardware and software sales for Japan: Switch 2 leads hardware with 28,755 units; Rhythm Heaven Groove tops software with 126,073 sales. Full chart...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
Famitsu Review Scores (July 12, 2026): Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins, EA Sports UFC 6, Echoes of Aincrad
Famitsu's weekly review roundup for July 12, 2026: scores and verdicts for Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins, EA Sports UFC 6, and Echoes of Aincrad, plus context on...
Pokémon Pokopia sales hit four million on Nintendo Switch 2, Koei Tecmo says
Pokémon Pokopia, developed by Omega Force and published with The Pokémon Company, has sold over four million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 in five weeks, according to...
SEGA President Shuji Utsumi on Sonic: Movie Boosts IP, Company Aims to Improve Game Sales
SEGA president Shuji Utsumi tells Famitsu that Sonic's film success unlocked opportunities for the company, but SEGA fell short on global expansion goals for Sonic...
Koei Tecmo on Pokemon Pokopia Sales: How the Spin-Off Became a Breakout Hit
Koei Tecmo president Hisashi Koinuma reflects on Pokemon Pokopia’s rapid sales and what the project means for Omega Force’s evolution beyond Warriors-style games.
Famitsu Japan Software Sales (Week of June 29, 2026): Rhythm Heaven Groove Debuts at No.1 on Nintendo Platforms
Weekly Famitsu sales breakdown for the week ending June 29, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the Japanese chart on Nintendo platforms; full figures, platform...