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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...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword demo expands on Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom launches updated eShop demo
Capcom has released an expanded demo of Onimusha: Way of the Sword on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2, adding a second quest, new mechanics, and exclusive...
European Nintendo Downloads Week of August 27, 2026: Switch 2 and Switch eShop Updates Include Metal Gear Solid, Elden Ring, Call of Duty Beta
A comprehensive look at Nintendo's European eShop update for the week of August 27, 2026, covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch retail and digital releases including...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases (Week of August 28-29)
This week's Nintendo eShop update in Europe adds new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid:...
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 Witcher III Remastered Switch 2 screenshots revealed via Japanese eShop listing
CD Projekt Red's The Witcher III: Wild Hunt Remastered has its first screenshots revealed on the Japanese Nintendo eShop, ahead of the scheduled 29 September 2027...
The Witcher 3 Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, eShop Screenshots, and What’s New
CD Projekt Red’s The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, 2026. Read verified details on improvements, included expansions,...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Demo Arrives with New Oni Refuge Quest
Capcom has released an updated demo of Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2, adding a second quest called Oni Refuge and new boss encounters ahead of the...
Resident Evil (2026) TV Spots Reveal New Canine Creature in Zach Cregger Reboot
Two new TV commercials for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot reveal a mutated canine creature. Read verified details on the footage, cast, release date, and how the...
Nintendo 64DD Prototype Sells on Mercari: Transparent Unit Fetches Approximately $7,000
A Japan-only Nintendo 64 peripheral prototype recently appeared on Mercari and reportedly sold for around $7,000. Hard4Games and social media users shared images and...
Bubble Bobble NES Release on Nintendo Switch 2: Hamster Brings the Classic to PS5 and eShop
Hamster Corporation is releasing the NES version of Bubble Bobble on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Arcade Archives on August 26, 2026. Read release details, historical...
Demons' Night Fever Nintendo Switch Release: Arc System Works Reveals Opening Movie and October 22, 2026 Launch
Arc System Works has released the opening movie for Demons' Night Fever, a new SRPG launching on Nintendo Switch on October 22, 2026, featuring a theme by vocaloid...
Ninja Jajamaru: Yokai Night Parade announced for Nintendo Switch 2 — April 2027 release
Clear River Games and City Connection have announced Ninja Jajamaru: Yokai Night Parade for Nintendo Switch 2, a 90s-flavored hack 'n' slash action RPG slated for...
Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade Coming to PC, Switch 2 and PS5 — Pixel Arcadia Reveal
City Connection and Amazing Co., Ltd. announced Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade for PC, Switch 2 and PS5 during the Pixel Arcadia showcase.
Terranigma Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027 — Classic Quintet RPG Returns
Clear River Games and Square Enix have announced a 2027 re-release of Quintet's Terranigma on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC. Kamui Fujiwara will provide...
The Arcade 1971–1999: Bitmap Books' Definitive History of Classic Coin-Ops
Bitmap Books and Paul Drury publish The Arcade 1971–1999 on Sept 22, 2026 — a 408-page oral history with contributions from arcade pioneers, a Nolan Bushnell foreword,...
Sonic Frontiers concept art: Nintendo Dream reveals early Sage designs and Koco transformation (October 2026)
Nintendo Dream's October 2026 issue publishes early Sonic Frontiers concept art, showing alternate Sage designs and Koco's evolution from plant beings to stone figures...
Super Robot Wars 4 English Fan Translation Released by Aeon Genesis
Aeon Genesis Translations has released an English fan translation patch for Winkysoft and Banpresto's Super Robot Wars 4 for the Super Famicom. Read about the patch,...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update: Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2, and August 27–September 2, 2026 Release Schedule
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 27, 2026, listing Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection...
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,...
Star Cruiser Mega Drive ROM Hacks Fix Bugs and Improve Movement — New IPS Patches on GitHub
A new set of ROM hacks for the Japan-exclusive Mega Drive port of Star Cruiser is available on GitHub, delivering bug fixes and improved movement options. Developer...
Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed — Toei Animation Visual Novel Arrives November 21, 2026
Toei Animation has announced Expelled from Paradise: The Stellar Angel for Nintendo Switch, a new sci‑fi visual novel continuing the 2014 film. Release date: November...
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...
Super Street Fighter II Cartridge Corruption Highlights Limits of Physical Media
A Japanese retro store's discovery of a corrupted Super Famicom cartridge for Super Street Fighter II underscores that cartridges and discs alike can fail. What this...
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — August Nintendo eShop Releases & Metal Gear Solid Collection
A roundup of this week’s North American Nintendo Download: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 lead August releases on Nintendo...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price UK: Nintendo Confirms September 1 2026 Price Increase to £419.99
Nintendo has confirmed a UK price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 to £419.99 effective September 1, 2026, with parallel rises across major territories.
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...
Asdivine Knot Release Date: Kemco and Exe-Create Set September 4, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Kemco and Exe-Create confirm Asdivine Knot arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2026. Read about gameplay systems, the Nexus Gauge combat,...
Switch 2 Price Increase UK Confirmed: Nintendo Raises Switch 2 Prices Effective September 1, 2026
Nintendo has confirmed a regional price increase for the Switch 2, with the UK price rising to £419.99 on September 1, 2026. Read the full breakdown of new prices for...
Resident Evil movie: New Still Images Reveal Raccoon City Nightmares from Zach Cregger Reboot
Sony Pictures and Total Film released new stills from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot, showing Raccoon City locations, infected citizens, and set photos from...
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...
Ninja Baseball Bat Man HD Remake Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam
City Connection is reviving Irem's cult classic Ninja Baseball Bat Man with an HD remake for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam, arriving December 10, 2026....
Steins;Gate Reboot Leads Japan eShop Releases for Week of August 20, 2026 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 20, 2026, highlighting Steins;Gate Reboot across Nintendo Switch 2 retail and digital...
Pokémon Pokopia Ships Over Five Million Units, The Pokémon Company Confirms for Nintendo Switch 2
The Pokémon Company says life-sim spinoff Pokémon Pokopia has shipped more than five million copies on Nintendo Switch 2. Details on the Expansion Pass and market...
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Get Pokémon HOME Support in October 2026
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will gain Pokémon HOME compatibility in October 2026; Pokémon Bank will cease service February 25, 2027. What players on Nintendo Switch...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Switch 2 Preview — Intelligent Systems’ Ambitious Return to Three Houses’ World
A hands-on preview of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Nintendo Switch 2. Early impressions from a Nintendo UK preview build detail Intelligent Systems’ return to the...
Mind Diver on Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date, Price, and Key Details (August 27, 2026)
Playism and Indoor Sunglasses confirmed Mind Diver for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 27, 2026. Read the full details on price, languages, gameplay systems, and developer...
Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Tecmo's 1997 PlayStation port of Tōkidenshō Angel Eyes is arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 from Hamster's Console Archives on August 13, 2026, bringing...
Ys III: Wanderers from Ys PS2 Fan Translation Brings English Text to Japan-Exclusive Release
A new fan translation localizes the Japan-exclusive PlayStation 2 release of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys. Read about the patch team, platform history, and where to find...
Square Enix Says Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Sales 'Performed Solidly' as Operating Profit Jumps 88.6%
Square Enix reports that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and The Adventures of Elliot sold 'solidly' while the company posted an 88.6% year-over-year rise in operating...
Uniqlo Mario Kart World Collection Launches in Europe as Brand Markets First 'Switch 2' Line
Uniqlo has expanded its Mario Kart World apparel, marketing it as the brand's first 'Switch 2' clothing range. The collection, initially announced in Japan, is now...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — Capcom Trailer Highlights Joy‑Con 2 Motion Controls
Capcom has released a new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and confirmed a worldwide Nintendo Switch 2 release on 4 September 2026. The Switch 2 port adds...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Difficulty: Nintendo Team Removed Game Over to Encourage Risk-Taking on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo developers explain why Yoshi and the Mysterious Book removes traditional game-over mechanics to preserve player agency and encourage exploration on Nintendo...
Nintendo eShop August 13 2026 Release Schedule: Switch and Switch 2 Digital Lineup Including CloverPit and Duskfade
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 13, 2026, with new Switch and Switch 2 digital releases including CloverPit, Duskfade,...
Japanese Ministry Reportedly Objects to Use of Pokemon, Mario and Naruto in Trump Administration Meme Posts
IGN reports a Japanese ministry has warned the U.S. government over use of IPs such as Pokemon, Mario and Naruto in meme-themed social media posts, citing potential...
Asdivine Knot Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — September 4, 2026
Kemco will publish Asdivine Knot as a digital download on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4, 2026. Read an overview of the JRPG's systems, story,...
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...
Octopath Traveler III: Tomoya Asano Says Team Asano Will 'Push the Limits' If a Third Installment Happens
Team Asano producer Tomoya Asano tells Dengeki Online the studio will only pursue a bold, ambitious Octopath Traveler III — here’s what we know about the series'...
Japan Requests U.S. Stop Using Mario, Pokémon, Naruto in Government Social Media Posts
Japanese officials have asked the U.S. government to cease using protected franchises like Mario, Pokémon, and Naruto in official social media posts, citing potential...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Sales Top 8 Million on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Reports
Nintendo reports Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream has sold over eight million copies on Nintendo Switch since its early April 2026 launch, becoming the best-selling...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Release — Capcom Drops “Severing Fates” Trailer
Capcom releases the 'Severing Fates' trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and confirms a September 4, 2026 launch on Nintendo Switch 2. Key details and developer...
Obakeidoro 2 Nintendo Switch Release: Free Style’s Asymmetric Hide-and-Seek Comes to Switch 1 and Switch 2
Obakeidoro 2 from Free Style launches in the West on Nintendo Switch 1 and Nintendo Switch 2. Read about modes, multiplayer support, pricing, GameShare and the...
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.
Nintendo Donates ¥50 Million and Offers Free Repairs After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has pledged ¥50 million to the Japanese Red Cross and will provide free repairs for affected customers until February 1, 2027, following the 2026 Kumamoto...
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....
Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Hit 23.68M as Q1 FY2027 Declines Follow Japan Price Hike
Nintendo's Q1 FY2027 financial report shows Switch 2 at 23.68 million units sold, Q1 hardware dip tied to high launch comparisons and a May price increase in Japan;...
Nintendo Donates 50 Million Yen and Offers Free Repair Services After 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nintendo has pledged a 50 million yen donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society and will provide free repair services for affected residents through February 1, 2027,...
Nintendo Offers Free Repairs for 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake Victims
Nintendo will provide free repairs for Nintendo products for residents in areas designated under Japan's Disaster Relief Act after the 6.8-magnitude 2026 Kumamoto...