FINAL FANTASY RESONANCE
RPG
Japanese News
Browse 524 Nintendo news articles connected to Japanese.
Related Games
Nintendo Switch games that appear in articles tagged with Japanese.
Latest Japanese Articles
Articles are ordered by publication date.
Famitsu Sales: Switch 2 Leads Japanese Hardware Chart as Tomodachi Life Tops Software
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: Switch 2 hardware numbers and top-selling software including Tomodachi Life, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and eFootball Kick-Off in Japan.
Nintendo Switch 2 Purchase Requirements: Nintendo Store Adds 50-Hour Playtime Rule to Curb Resellers
Nintendo has announced new Nintendo Store purchase requirements for the Nintendo Switch 2 Multilingual Version, requiring 50+ hours of Nintendo Switch playtime on a...
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Now on Nintendo eShop
Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is available digitally on the Nintendo eShop with 4K/60fps TV support, new Ether Jet content, voiced...
Kingdom Hearts Cloud Versions Delisted from Nintendo eShop — Playable on Nintendo Switch Until June 9, 2027
Square Enix confirms Kingdom Hearts cloud versions have been removed from sale on the Nintendo eShop and will remain playable on Nintendo Switch until 14:59 (UTC) on...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Capcom Sets September 25, 2026 Release
Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2 during a Nintendo Direct. The first new Onimusha entry in 20 years follows Miyamoto Musashi and...
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 9, 2026
Alliance Arts and Shanghai Alice Reprise announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remaster led by ZUN, launching on Nintendo Switch...
Nintendo Direct: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Announcements and Release Dates Revealed
Comprehensive recap of the latest Nintendo Direct, detailing key Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch game announcements, release dates, and where to preorder on...
Nintendo Direct Reveals: Nintendo Switch 2 Lineup Including The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and KINGDOM HEARTS IV
Comprehensive coverage of the latest Nintendo Direct announcements for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, detailing release dates, platform exclusivity, and major...
June 2026 Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 Reveals — Ocarina of Time, KINGDOM HEARTS IV, Xenoblade Genesis
Comprehensive recap of the June 2026 Nintendo Direct focused on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, confirmed dates, DLC plans, and major third-party reveals.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed — Capcom Reveals New Onimusha for Switch 2
Capcom announced Onimusha: Way of the Sword for Nintendo Switch 2 with a September 25, 2026 launch. Read details on setting, protagonist, combat, and motion control...
Soul Blazer Relocalisation Released: Fan Patch Updates 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES Classic
A new fan relocalisation for Soul Blazer updates the 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES RPG. Read what changed, who made it, and how it compares to prior retranslations.
Culdcept Begins Pre-Orders Live on Nintendo eShop Ahead of July 16, 2026 Switch and Switch 2 Release
Culdcept Begins returns after a 10-year hiatus with pre-orders now available on the Nintendo eShop for Switch and Switch 2. Details on release date, prices, discounts,...
Wo Long 2 on Switch 2: Team Ninja's Wings of Ember Heading to Nintendo's Next Console
Koei Tecmo confirms Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for Switch 2 early next year. Read about platforms, language support, and where to play the original Wo Long.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Early 2027
Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja confirm Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember for Nintendo Switch 2, launching retail and digitally on the Nintendo eShop worldwide in early 2027 with...
Sea of Stars Nintendo Switch 2 Version Appears on Japanese eShop
A Japanese Nintendo eShop listing reveals a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version of Sea of Stars. Sabotage Studio's RPG is already on Switch and other platforms; the...
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation details: what Square Enix and Naoki Hamaguchi revealed about Nintendo Switch 2 release
A concise roundup of verified Final Fantasy 7 Revelation details from Square Enix and Naoki Hamaguchi, covering world design, story choices, gameplay systems, and...
Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton — poncle Announces Survivaton Label, Switch 2 Version and Legacy of the Bloodmoon Expansion
poncle rebrands Vampire Survivors as Vampire Survivors: First Survivaton, launches the Survivaton label, releases Patch 1.15 on Steam, confirms a Nintendo Switch 2...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Release Schedule: Week of June 11, 2026 — Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons and Unrailed 2 Lead Digital Lineup
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of June 11, 2026, listing new Switch and Switch 2 digital releases including Demeo x Dungeons &...
Monster Hunter Wilds Nintendo Switch 2: Capcom Confirms Development
Capcom has confirmed Monster Hunter Wilds is in development for Nintendo Switch 2. Read the latest on the Summer Games Fest Ascendance expansion, platform history, and...
Wizardry 45th Anniversary: Robert Woodhead Reflects on the Series’ Legacy
Robert Woodhead, co-creator of Wizardry, reflects on the 45-year legacy of the 1981 Apple II RPG in a new YouTube video, discussing the game's influence, life-changing...
Cotton Reboot Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for October 22, 2026
Clear River Games will bring Cotton Reboot! and Cotton Reboot!
Famitsu Japanese Software Sales: Tomodachi Life Leads Weekly Chart on Nintendo Platforms
Famitsu's latest Japan software sales chart: Tomodachi Life tops the week as Nintendo first-party titles continue to dominate across Nintendo Switch and NS2 listings.
Bunraku announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Efecto Studios reveals eight-player puppet-theater brawler
Efecto Studios announced Bunraku for Nintendo Switch 2, a fast-paced eight-player platform brawler inspired by Japanese puppet theater. Read the full gameplay...
Desolus Nintendo Switch 2 Release Confirmed for Q3 2026 as Steam Demo Arrives
Desolus, the first-person puzzle adventure from Mark J. Mayers, launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in Q3 2026; a new Steam demo expands the Mirrored Garden and shows...
Denshattack Delayed to July 15, 2026: Undercoders Pushes Nintendo Switch Launch for Extra Polish
Undercoders has moved Denshattack's release from June 17, 2026 to July 15, 2026 across Nintendo Switch and other platforms. Demo available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Tomodachi Life Sales Surge as Japan Switch Price Hike Pushes Hardware Numbers Down — Famitsu Charts
Famitsu's latest Japanese charts show Tomodachi Life surging on Nintendo Switch while the May 25 price hike coincides with a sharp decline in Switch hardware sales.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase Sparks 87% Week‑On‑Week Drop in Japan Hardware Sales
Following a May 25, 2026 price increase in Japan, Famitsu reports a steep 87% week‑on‑week decline in Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales, though the console remained the...
Sega Force magazine history: Inside Europress Impact’s early-90s Sega publication
A concise history of Sega Force magazine, its creators Roger Kean and Oli Frey, and its place in the early-1990s UK magazine boom covering Master System and Mega Drive...
Cotton Reboot Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: October 22 Physical Edition Confirmed
Clear River Games confirms Cotton Reboot on Nintendo Switch 2 and Cotton Reboot High Tension for Nintendo Switch with October 22 physical releases; details on modes,...
Famitsu Japan Sales: Switch 2 Hardware Figures and Top-Selling Games This Week
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup: hardware and software rankings in Japan, including Switch 2 figures, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream milestones, and the top 10 software...
European Nintendo Downloads — Week of June 4, 2026: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Switch 2 eShop Highlights
A rundown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of June 4, 2026, including Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases and notable eShop arrivals.
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Releases This Week
European Nintendo eShop update lists new releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, including Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, eFootball Kick-Off!, and the System...
Nintendo Switch 2 Europe: Nikkei Reports EU Rules Will Force User-Replaceable Battery
Nikkei reports that new EU right-to-repair rules will require a Nintendo Switch 2 hardware revision in Europe to include a user-replaceable battery. Here's what that...
Nintendo Switch 2 OSM: EU Battery Regulation Forces User-Replaceable Battery Compliance by 2027
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 'OSM' model codes for EU compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, requiring user-replaceable batteries from February 18, 2027. What...
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R Rated in Brazil — Possible Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Listing
A Brazilian classification entry lists JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Eyes of Heaven R. Bandai Namco and CyberConnect2’s franchise history, original release details, and...
Cameltry Arcade Archives Release and Firework Thrower Kantaro Console Archives Announced for June 4, 2026
Hamster announces Taito's 1990 arcade classic Cameltry for Arcade Archives/Arcade Archives 2 on June 4, 2026, and Sunsoft's Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of...
SEGA X Followers Milestone: Company Releases 60 Free User Icons to Celebrate
SEGA has announced it surpassed 600,000 followers on X and released 60 free user icons featuring its franchises and hardware. How to access them and what this means...
Uniqlo Reveals Mario Kart World Apparel Line for Nintendo Fans
Uniqlo has launched a Mario Kart World-themed clothing line with adult and children's tees and sweatshirts, available in Japanese sizes and released in mid-August and...
Vodafone J-Sky Metal Slug (2003) Rescued — Lost Neo Geo Mobile Port Now Playable on PC
A preserved 2003 Vodafone J-Sky mobile port of Metal Slug has been recovered and made playable on PC via the Keitai World Launcher. Learn how preservationists rescued...
Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds Coming to Nintendo Switch in the West — 2027 English Release Confirmed
Eastasiasoft and Idea Factory will bring Hakuoki Memoirs: Drifting Clouds to Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe with English localization in 2027; physical...
Wil Overton Reimagines Super Play Cover Art: SNES Magazine Icon Revisited
Artist Wil Overton has recreated the debut Super Play cover with modern styling. Read how the former Rare artist is turning classic SNES magazine art into a Patreon...
Unrailed 2 Nintendo Switch Physical Release Confirmed — Japanese Limited Edition Ships June 11, 2026
Unrailed 2: Back on Track is getting a physical Nintendo Switch release in Japan on June 11, 2026. Learn about the limited edition contents, language support, and how...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop June 4 2026 Release Schedule: eFootball Kick-Off, Solarpunk, Isekai Villain
Nintendo updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of June 4, 2026, listing new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2...
Billy Hatcher Interview: Mike Fischer on Naming, Yuji Naka, and Blinx
Former SEGA executive Mike Fischer discusses the naming of Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg and his recollections of Blinx and SEGA culture in a SEGA-16 interview....
Cytus 2 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Rayark and Flyhigh Works Confirm 2027 Release
Rayark's rhythmic hit Cytus 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, published by Flyhigh Works. Read verified details on songs, difficulty modes,...
Ningyou Tsukai English Patch Reaches v1.0 as Metal & Lace Fan Translation Expands FM Towns Localization
Derek Pascarella has released version 1.0 of his English patch for the FM Towns eroge fighter Ningyou Tsukai, also known in the West as Metal & Lace: The Battle of...
Nintendo Stock Surges 6.8% as Investors Rotate Out of AI and Back into Gaming
Nintendo shares climbed sharply amid reports of investor 'AI fatigue', with Bandai Namco and Konami also posting significant gains. Analysis on what this means for...
Kowloon's Gate English Patch Released by Hilltop — PS1 Fan Translation Now Available
Hilltop has released an English fan-translation patch for the Japan-exclusive 1997 PlayStation adventure Kowloon's Gate. The patch is available for free on Hilltop's...
Nintendo HQ Bomb Threat Arrest: Suspect Detained After Sending Threatening Letters to Kyoto Headquarters
A 27-year-old man was arrested on May 12 after allegedly sending bomb threats to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters. Timeline, reported statements, and context on a prior...
Nintendo Headquarters Bomb Threat Arrest: 27-Year-Old Detained After Sending Threatening Letters
A 27-year-old man was arrested on May 13, 2026, after sending envelopes with bomb threats to Nintendo employees. Police searched Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters, found...
Nintendo Kyoto Bomb Threat Arrest: Suspect Allegedly Said 'My Plans Cannot Be Thwarted'
A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with bomb threat letters sent to Nintendo's Kyoto headquarters. Police found no devices and the suspect has admitted...
Nintendo Plans Long Lifespan for Switch 2 as Hybrid Hits Nearly 20 Million Sales
Nintendo says it intends to extend the Switch 2 lifecycle in the same long-term way it supported the original Nintendo Switch, building the user base and sustaining...
Switch 2 Price Increase: Nintendo Pledges More Games to Boost Ownership Value
Nintendo responds to Switch 2 price increase by promising a stronger software lineup. Details on price changes, executive comments, and upcoming first-party releases.
Switch 2 Price Increase: Nintendo Confirms Global MSRP Hike for Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo has announced a price increase for the Nintendo Switch 2 effective September 1, 2026, with regional adjustments including Japan. Read verified details on new...
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Increase: Regional MSRPs Rising in 2026
Nintendo raises MSRP for Nintendo Switch 2 and existing Switch hardware across multiple regions, with effective dates in Japan (May 25, 2026) and the U.S., Canada and...
Toei Games: Toei Company Launches New Publishing Brand Targeting Steam and Nintendo Switch
Toei Company has launched Toei Games, a new game publishing label that will debut on Steam and target consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox. First...
Nintendo Switch eShop Releases (Week of April 23, 2026): Kingdom’s Return, Moomintroll, MotoGP 26
A complete roundup of Nintendo's updated Japanese eShop release schedule for Switch and Switch 2 for the week of April 23, 2026, highlighting Kingdom’s Return,...
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Nintendo Switch Release: Remake of SC Arrives September 17, 2026
GungHo announces the Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter remake for Nintendo Switch and next-gen Nintendo hardware with a September 17, 2026 release; Japanese pre-orders...
G-Mode Archives Announces Digital Devil Saga, Xenosaga: Pied Piper, and Namco Chronicle for Nintendo Switch and Steam
G-Mode revealed three classic Japanese mobile game reissues — Digital Devil Saga Avatar Tuner: A's Test Server Kanzenban, Xenosaga: Pied Piper, and Namco Chronicle —...
Pokémon Pokopia Tops Famitsu Charts as Switch 2 Dominates Japanese Hardware Sales
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales charts show Pokémon Pokopia leading software sales while Nintendo's Switch 2 continues to outpace rivals in hardware unit sales.