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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...
I Want a Room in Loopy Town English Patch Brings Casio Loopy Classic to Western Players
A new English fan translation of I Want a Room in Loopy Town! for the Japan-only 1995 Casio Loopy has been released.
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...
Aeruta Nintendo Switch: Bakery RPG Coming to Switch, Collector’s Edition Confirmed
Aeruta, a side-scrolling bakery RPG from Gravity Game Arise, has been announced for Nintendo Switch with a Japanese collector’s box and fan art contest; no release...
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...
Undiscovered Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt Variant Found in Wisconsin Storage Box
A retro store discovery revealed 97 factory-sealed Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt NES cartridges, an undocumented late-1993 variant authenticated by PSA and headed to...
Surging Aura English Translation Released: 1995 Japan-Only RPG Localized by retrogamelog/sparkstar
A fan-made English and Korean translation patch for the 1995 Japan-only RPG Surging Aura has been released by retrogamelog/sparkstar, fixing a game-freezing bug and...
Koei Tecmo Confirms Ongoing Switch 2 Support with Wo Long and More Ports
Koei Tecmo has reiterated its commitment to Nintendo's Switch 2 hardware, announcing a planned port of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and promising a mix of major releases,...
Future Knight Nintendo Switch Release Date Set for August 13, 2026
Future Knight from Aeternum Game Studios and Studio Koba arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 13, 2026. Read verified details on gameplay, price, and pre-orders.
Magic: The Gathering Dreamcast English Translation Released by Fan Translator AstraleAmalthea
Fan translator AstraleAmalthea has released an English patch for the Japan-only 2001 Dreamcast release of Magic: The Gathering. Read how the project used AI tools for...
Resident Evil Surpasses 213 Million Sales as Capcom Q1 FY2026 Results Highlight Pragmata and Requiem Performance
Capcom's Q1 FY2026 financial results show the Resident Evil franchise has topped 213 million lifetime sales, Pragmata sold 2.51 million units by June 2026, and Requiem...
Pokémon TCG Facial Recognition: The Pokémon Company Rolls Out ID Measures at Five Japan Card Stores
The Pokémon Company will use facial recognition at five temporary Pokémon Card Stores in Japan to counter TCG scalping. Details on entry rules, linked ID measures, and...
Nintendo eShop Japan Week of July 30 2026: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads New Releases
Nintendo updates the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of July 30, 2026, listing Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Village in the Shade,...
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...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Nintendo Switch Version Confirmed at 30fps — Release Date, File Size, Languages
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont's Curse launches on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026. Read verified details on framerate, file sizes, supported languages, and...
Logicalbeat Worked on Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Port — 4K and 60fps Enhancements Confirmed
Logicalbeat has confirmed it assisted with 4K and 60fps support for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Read the full report on developer...
Gurei Launch Trailer: High-Difficulty 2D Samurai Action Arrives on Nintendo Switch
Gurei from Astrolabe Games and Lobo Sagaz Studio debuts its launch trailer on the Nintendo eShop. Learn about Rei, the Kami, the game's dynamic difficulty and combat...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: How Development Shifted from Nintendo Switch to Nintendo Switch 2
Inside the development of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book: Nintendo and Good-Feel reveal the project began on the original Nintendo Switch, moved to Nintendo Switch 2...
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: 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: Tsunku Reflects on His Return to Nintendo and the Series' Comeback
Composer Tsunku discusses returning to the Rhythm Heaven series with Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch, his health battle during Megamix's development, and...
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...
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...
Japan LDP Forms Parliamentary Group to Tackle Trading Card Counterfeiting, Scalping and Money Laundering
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has announced a new parliamentary group to address counterfeit trading cards, scalping and money-laundering in a market driven...
Game Freak Documentary Leak Reveals Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Scrapped Designs from Nintendo DS Era
An internal Game Freak documentary for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl has surfaced online, exposing scrapped creatures and beta designs from the Nintendo DS development...
Hyperkin SupaBoy SFC Reissue: Crimson and Prime Models Launching This Fall
Hyperkin reissues the SupaBoy in two new Crimson and Prime designs. Learn about the SupaBoy SFC history, hardware approach, launch window and what to expect from the...
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster on Nintendo Switch 2: 25th-Anniversary Port Delivers Modest Upgrades
An authoritative review of Square Enix's Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster for Nintendo Switch 2, assessing technical upgrades, included content, and historical...
Armadillo Racing Switch Release: Namco's 1997 Trackball Racer Comes to Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Armadillo Racing, Namco's rare 1997 trackball arcade racer, makes its first console debut on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S via Hamster's...
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Exclusive: Nintendo Explains Why It’s a Spinoff
Nintendo details why Splatoon Raiders is a Switch 2 exclusive spinoff, with producer Seita Inoue and director Yoshihiko Ito explaining the single-player focus and how...
Splatoon Raiders Spirhalite Islands: Inside Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Launch
A developer interview on Splatoon Raiders details the Spirhalite Islands setting, Salmonid design, music direction, and how Nintendo built the game for Nintendo Switch...
Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch 2: Inside Nintendo's Single-Player Spin-Off and Its New Gadgets
A breakdown of Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive launching July 23, 2026. Developer insights on gadgets, Salmon Run influence, and UI/sound...
Brightis English Fan Translation: Wado and Dick Debonair Resolve Misunderstanding Over 1999 PS1 RPG
Latest on the Brightis fan translation: how community developers Wado and Dick Debonair clarified a forked project, agreed to collaborate, and released an English PS1...
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...
Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch: Nintendo Reveals New Rhythm Collection (07/20/26)
Nintendo published promotional material on July 20, 2026 for Rhythm Heaven Groove on Nintendo Switch, highlighting over 30 rhythm minigames, local multiplayer for up...
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam: Level-5's Hino on AI Themes, Record Puzzle Count, and Worldwide Release
Level-5 president Akihiro Hino discusses Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, promising the series' largest puzzle count, a thought-provoking ending in an AI...
Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch: Complete List of QoL and Gameplay Changes for October Release
Bandai Namco has detailed a long list of quality-of-life changes, accessibility options, and gameplay adjustments for Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Switch eShop Lineup (Week of July 23, 2026): Splatoon Raiders and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster Lead Japan Schedule
Nintendo updates the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of July 23, 2026. Splatoon Raiders and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster top a diverse Nintendo Switch...
Japanese Patent Rejection Deepens Nintendo vs Palworld Legal Battle Over Touchscreen Mechanics
A Japanese patent examiner has rejected a Nintendo patent related to touchscreen monster-catching mechanics in the company's ongoing legal dispute with Pocketpair'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...
Talespinner Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed: Deck-Building Roguelike Arrives 6 August 2026
Kwalee and Flash Cat Games have set an official Nintendo Switch release date for Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike steeped in Japanese mythology. Read the full...
Street Fighter 6 fragrance launch: CODE Meee and Capcom release character room scents
Capcom and Japanese fragrance company CODE Meee have launched Gaming Fragrance, releasing three Street Fighter 6 character room scents for Ingrid, Juri, and Ed....
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Body Revealed: First Look at Miis for Switch 2
A Japanese advert offers the first look at Mii body types in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort for Switch 2. Read the verified details on sports lineup, Joy-Con 2 use, and...
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Mii Design Revealed by Japanese Magazine — Mii Body Type Returns on Nintendo Switch
A Japanese gaming magazine has published early images of Mii character designs for the upcoming Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, showing the classic Mii body type on...
Polymega Collection Vol. 20 TRUXTON and More: Toaplan Vols. 19–22 Available to Pre-order
Polymega has announced four new Toaplan collections — Vol.19 BATSUGUN and Vols.20–22 featuring TRUXTON, FIXEIGHT and SNOW BROS — now available to pre-order. Details on...
Star Ocean The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Square Enix Launches 2.5D Remake on eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2. Read about the 2.5D remake, gameplay systems, voice options, and key features from series...
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...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — 60 FPS, 1080p, and Visual Upgrades
Square Enix has quietly released a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Star Ocean: The Second Story R with 60 FPS, 1080p visuals, enhanced textures and additional graphical...
Talespinner Nintendo Switch Release: Kwalee and Flash Cat Games Launch Deck-Building Roguelike on August 6
Talespinner, a deck-building roguelike from developer Flash Cat Games and publisher Kwalee, arrives on Nintendo Switch on August 6. Read an overview of gameplay,...
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...
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek Western Release on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Set for August 6, 2026
Obakeidoro 2: Chase & Seek, the sequel to the 2019 asymmetric multiplayer hit, arrives in the West on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on August 6, 2026. Read...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R on Nintendo Switch 2 — eShop Release, No Upgrade Path or Save Transfer
Star Ocean: The Second Story R is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo eShop. Read an authoritative breakdown of features, platform history, and the...
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...
Star Ocean: The Second Story R Nintendo Switch 2 Release Lands on Nintendo eShop
Square Enix has released Star Ocean: The Second Story R for Nintendo Switch 2 on the Nintendo eShop. Details on enhancements and upgrade paths remain limited.
Denshattack Switch 2 Review: Undercoders’ High-Octane Train-Rider Hits July 15, 2026
Denshattack launches on Switch 2 on July 15, 2026. Developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games deliver an arcade-style train-trick racer with a strong...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for October 15, 2026
Konami confirms Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026. Developed by Motion Twin and Evil Empire, the 2D action-adventure...
Tricolore Crise fan translation controversy: AI-assisted patch from closedsockets stirs Dreamcast community
A newly released English patch for the Dreamcast RPG Tricolore Crise by closedsockets used AI-assisted tools, prompting debate among fan translators including Yuvi,...
Polymega Collection Vol. 19 — BATSUGUN Brings Four Toaplan Arcades to Polymega This August
Polymega has announced Polymega Collection Vol. 19 - BATSUGUN, a physical release of four Toaplan arcade shooters (Batsugun, Dogyuun, Vimana, Zero Wing) available to...