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Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Hardware Drops to 26,200 Units as Ace Combat 8 Tops PS5 Software Chart
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales, PS5 software leader Ace Combat 8's debut, and top-selling Switch titles including Rhythm Heaven Groove...
Snow Bros Famicom Re-release: Columbus Circle Announces Boxed Cartridge and 8-bit Pocket V2 Limited Edition
Columbus Circle will publish a boxed Famicom re-release of Snow Bros and a Limited Edition 8-bit Pocket V2 handheld, bringing Toaplan's 1990 arcade classic back to...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Famitsu Review — 32/40 for Konami's New Switch Release
Famitsu awards Castlevania: Belmont's Curse a 32/40 score. Read what Japan's four-way review means for Konami's new Switch entry from developers Evil Empire and Motion...
Resident Evil Pasela Resorts Collaboration: Resident Evil-Themed Menu Arrives Oct 13–Dec 7, 2026
Capcom and Pasela Resorts launch a Resident Evil-themed menu across select Pasela locations from October 13 to December 7, 2026, featuring character drinks, themed...
Atsushi Inaba on Bayonetta's Future and the Potential of Nintendo Switch 2
PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba discusses plans to expand Bayonetta, comments on the Nintendo Switch 2's potential, and reflects on the studio's recent collaboration...
Dead of the Brain PC-98 Official English Release: FAKKU Brings FairyTale Nightmare Collection to Steam
FAKKU has published FairyTale's Nightmare Collection on Steam, delivering the first official English localization of 1992 PC-98 horror title Dead of the Brain and...
Street Fighter II Box Art: How Akira Yasuda, Mick McGinty and 1990s Localization Shaped Western Game Marketing
A look at how Street Fighter II's box art and 1990s localization practices led Capcom to commission different Western artwork, featuring comments from lead artist...
Switch 2 'Choose-Your-Game' bundle coming to Japan on November 12, 2026
Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 'Choose-Your-Game' hardware bundle in Japan on November 12, 2026. Priced at ¥63,980, the package lets buyers redeem Mario Kart World,...
Apidya' Special Nintendo Switch Review: Bringing a 1992 Amiga Shooter to Modern Hardware
A detailed look at Apidya' Special on Nintendo Switch — the Amiga classic from Kaiko and Blue Byte refreshed with new visuals, an arranged soundtrack by Chris...
Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III] Release Date Confirmed: October 8, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S
Square Enix has released a new promo for Kingdom Hearts Collection [I~III], confirming an October 8, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S with...
WarioWare: Move It! Soundtrack Adds 576 Tracks to Nintendo Music — 3 Hours 26 Minutes of Music
Nintendo Music has added the full WarioWare: Move It! soundtrack — 576 tracks totalling 3 hours and 26 minutes — to its streaming service.
Nintendo eShop Japan Week of October 8, 2026 Release Schedule: Dragon's Dogma 2, Kingdom Hearts Collection, Earth Defense Force 5 on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of October 8, 2026, confirming Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], Earth...
Sega Master System UK Success: How Sega Outsold Nintendo in Britain
A look at the Sega Master System's surprising commercial success in the United Kingdom, with sales context, market quotes, and the role of distributors such as Virgin...
Pokemon Bank Shutdown February 2027: What Nintendo Switch Players Must Transfer Now
Pokemon Bank and Poke Transporter are set to close in February 2027. Here’s a practical checklist of legacy Pokémon and games you should transfer to Pokemon Home or...
Sonic 35th Anniversary Porcelain Figure Sells for $7,000 in 50-Unit Limited Run
A limited-edition Sonic 35th anniversary porcelain figure, priced at $7,000 and limited to 50 units worldwide, combines hand-painted detail with a 400-year Japanese...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 — Performance, Features, and Verdict
A detailed look at Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, covering release details, new systems, Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, audio...
Derby Stallion 2 Tops Famitsu Charts — Japanese Software Sales for Week of September 21, 2026
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales for the week of September 21, 2026: Derby Stallion 2 debuts at No.1 as Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 titles dominate...
Famitsu Charts: Derby Stallion 2 Tops Japan Game Sales for Week of Sep 21–27 on Switch 2
Weekly Famitsu sales report: Derby Stallion 2 debuts at No.1 on Switch 2, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave holds third, and hardware tables show Switch 2 well ahead in Japan.
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Leads Hardware Chart, Derby Stallion 2 Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 continues to lead Japanese hardware sales while Derby Stallion 2 debuts at No.1 — full hardware and software charts for Nintendo...
Leaker Claims Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Nintendo Switch Release on October 8
A Japanese leaker posted on X that Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire could arrive on Nintendo Switch on October 8. The Pokémon Company has not confirmed the report.
Donkey Kong Bananza Emerald Rush Returns October 1 2026 – Nintendo Restarts Monthly Rotations
Nintendo confirms monthly Emerald Rush events for Donkey Kong Bananza resume on October 1, 2026. Read the schedule details, what was included in September's finale,...
Takashi Iizuka: Sonic the Hedgehog Still Halfway to Its Potential, Sega Targets Broader Audiences
Sega veteran Takashi Iizuka tells Continue magazine that Sonic the Hedgehog is only halfway to its potential. Read how Sonic Team and Sega plan to grow the franchise...
Zero Wing Neo Geo AES+ Port Confirmed: h0ffman and Plaion Bring Toaplan Shooter to Neo Geo
Zero Wing is officially heading to Neo Geo AES+ after developer h0ffman partnered with Plaion to create an officially licensed port. Read about the technical...
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Tops Famitsu Charts — 127,131 Physical Copies Sold on Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Week
Famitsu's weekly sales report for the period ending September 20, 2026, shows Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave leading physical game sales in Japan with 127,131 copies...
Famitsu Japanese Software Sales (Week of Sept 14, 2026) — Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Tops NS2 Chart
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup for Sept 14, 2026: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave leads the charts on NS2. Updated numbers, platform breakdowns, and notable lifetime...
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — eShop Release Set for 2027
Clear River Games and City Connection announce Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade for Nintendo Switch 2 with a 2027 digital release on the Nintendo eShop. Read...
McDonald's Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Promotion Details: Dates, Cards, and Happy Meal Booster Packs
McDonald's will run a Pokémon TCG 30th anniversary Happy Meal promotion from November 5–December 9, 2026, featuring 15 collectible cards in four-card booster packs....
Goron City Clip Sparks Conversation Around The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake
Nintendo shared a new Goron City clip tied to The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, prompting fans to debate digital vs. physical releases and whether the...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Debuts at No.1 in Japan as Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Rise
Weekly Japanese charts: Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave sells 127,131 physical copies at launch while Nintendo Switch 2 moves 34,341 units. Full software and hardware...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Tops Famitsu Japan Physical Charts — Week of Sept 14–20
Famitsu's latest physical software and hardware charts for Japan show Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave debuting at number one, strong Switch 2 hardware sales, and new...
Famitsu Weekly Sales: Switch 2 Tops Hardware Charts as Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Leads Software
Famitsu's latest weekly sales report shows Switch 2 leading Japan's hardware chart while Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave debuts as the top-selling game. Full hardware and...
Sega Roadmap Confirms New Sonic Movie for 2028 as Franchise Marks 35th Anniversary
Sega's official roadmap for Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary confirms a new theatrical Sonic movie for 2028 and signals continued investment in games and media...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Physical Release Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in Europe and Japan
Tales of Eternia Remastered will receive physical releases on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe and Japan, while North America is set for a digital-only...
Nintendo eShop Japan: Switch and Switch 2 Release Schedule for Week of October 1, 2026
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of October 1, 2026, listing Switch 2 retail, Switch retail, and a broad slate of Switch download-only...
Once Upon a Katamari Nintendo Switch 2: 4K/60FPS Upgrade, Multiplayer Limits, and October 8, 2026 Release
Bandai Namco confirms Once Upon a Katamari will run up to 4K/60 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2, outlines multiplayer, save, and DLC limitations ahead of the October 8, 2026...
Finding Polka Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed by Parco Games and Lidlocks
Parco Games and Lidlocks confirm Finding Polka is coming to Nintendo Switch. Read our breakdown of the hand-drawn adventure, developer background, and what the...
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Packaged Version in Japan Comes with Exclusive Sleeve
Square Enix is shipping a packaged Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Dragon Quest XI S in Japan that includes an exclusive decorative sleeve for the physical release.
Gholdengo Statue: 24-Karat Commemorative Figure Celebrates Pokémon #1000 at Great Golden Exhibition
The Pokémon Company International and Japanese jeweler SGC are producing a 24-karat Gholdengo statue to mark Pokémon #1000. Details on sizes, pricing, and the Yokohama...
Kaminari no Gotoku: Unreleased Nintendo 64 Go Game Found and Preserved
A near-final prototype of Seta Corporation's unreleased Nintendo 64 title Kaminari no Gotoku: Choukousoku Igo has been preserved and uploaded to the Internet Archive...
Village in the Shade Nintendo Switch Release: NIS America's Horror-Farming Sim Arrives October 27
Village in the Shade from Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America blends cozy farming sim mechanics with nocturnal horror. Release date, editions, Switch and Switch 2...
Kinuyo Yamashita Interview: New Insights on NES Castlevania's Music for the 40th Anniversary
Veteran composer Kinuyo Yamashita revisits the creation of the original NES Castlevania soundtrack and her work on the MSX2 Vampire Killer in a new interview,...
Takashi Iizuka on Sonic Frontiers: Why the Open-Zone Experiment Shaped the Future of Sonic
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka tells 4Gamer that Sonic Frontiers' open-zone design was a decisive experiment for the franchise. Read the developer perspective, context...
House Flipper 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date and Features: Sakura DLC, Sandbox Mode, and mod.io Support
House Flipper 2 from Frozen District arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 15 October 2026 with Sakura DLC, Sandbox and Story modes, and mod.io sharing—everything Nintendo...
The Tower of Zeldaga: Free Browser Mash-Up Blends The Legend of Zelda and The Tower of Druaga
The Tower of Zeldaga is a free, fan-made browser mash-up by developer Osmose that fuses design elements from The Legend of Zelda and Namco's The Tower of Druaga....
Pikmin Bloom Japan Matsuri Event: Pikmin Head to Trafalgar Square on October 4, 2026
Nintendo UK brings Pikmin Bloom activities, free Pikmin hats and exclusive in-game items to Japan Matsuri at Trafalgar Square on October 4, 2026. Download on the App...
Nintendo eShop Release Schedule (Sept 24, 2026): Dragon Quest 11 S and The Witcher 3 Remastered Headline Switch 2 Lineup
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of Sept 24, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2,...
The Crew Motorfest Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — October 8, 2026
Ubisoft and developer Ivory Tower have confirmed The Crew Motorfest will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide on October 8, 2026. Read key features, platform history,...
How the Nintendo Switch Revitalized Nintendo and Japan's Console Market
Analysis of how the Nintendo Switch, launched in 2017, revived Nintendo after the Wii U and influenced Japan's console market, including commentary from analyst Dr....
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation title: Why Square Enix chose 'Revelation' for the remake trilogy finale
Director Naoki Hamaguchi explains why Square Enix selected 'Revelation' as the official title for Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, and confirms the game will launch April...
Dragon's Dogma 2 on Nintendo Switch 2: Capcom Details Frame Generation to Deliver 'Equivalent' 60FPS
Capcom producer Naoto Oyama explains how Dragon's Dogma 2 on Nintendo Switch 2 uses frame generation to interpolate 30FPS to an effective 60FPS, with a toggleable...
Nintendo Switch's Role in Japan's Console Market: Analyst Says Switch Prevented Collapse
Industry analyst Dr. Serkan Toto argues the Nintendo Switch's success preserved Japan's console market.
Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems launches on Nintendo Switch and PS5
Sunsoft releases Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems, a six-game physical compilation for Nintendo Switch and PS5 including first-time localizations of Super...
Nintendo Switch Dominates Japanese Console Market, Says Analyst Serkan Toto
Analyst Serkan Toto argues the Nintendo Switch rescued Japan's console market. Coverage of his interview with The Game Business, Switch history, and market context.
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Lead Japan Charts — Weekly Software Rankings (Sept 7, 2026)
Famitsu's expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 7, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove tops the Nintendo Switch chart as several Switch and Nintendo Switch...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Nihon Falcom's full remake Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring updated visuals, reorchestrated music,...
Level-5 Clarifies AI Use After VISION 2026 II Trailers; Confirms No Generative AI in Game Assets
Level-5 responds to criticism over VISION 2026 II trailers, confirms background art was hand-drawn, explains model differences and reuploads corrected trailers at...
Mitchell Hammond's Metal Gear Snake Returns Recreates 1987 MSX2 Classic
Independent animator Mitchell Hammond releases "Metal Gear Snake Returns," a shot-for-shot recreation of a sequence from Hideo Kojima's 1987 MSX2 title Metal Gear. The...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Boxed Sales in Japan as Switch 2 Leads Hardware Charts
Famitsu's boxed sales chart for the week of September 7–13 shows Rhythm Heaven Groove exceeding 1 million boxed sales in Japan, with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and...
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Tops Hardware Chart as Rhythm Heaven Groove Hits 1M
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 leads Japanese hardware sales while Rhythm Heaven Groove surpasses 1 million copies. Full hardware and software figures from...
Ocarina of Time Switch 2 VRR Confirmed: Docked VRR, HDR, amiibo, Release Date Nov 5, 2026
Nintendo's Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Nintendo Switch 2 will support docked VRR, HDR output, amiibo, and surround sound, according to eShop listings;...