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Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026: Nintendo Announces Salmon Run Tournament on Nintendo Switch
Comprehensive coverage of Nintendo of America's Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026 Salmon Run tournament on Nintendo Switch, including dates, registration, format,...
Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026: Nintendo Announces Nov 7 Salmon Run Tournament via SplatNet 3
Nintendo of America will host the Splatoon 3 Golden Egg Feast 2026 Salmon Run tournament on Nov 7, 2026 via the Tournament Manager in SplatNet 3. Learn dates,...
Tales of Eternia Remastered Tops Famitsu Japanese Software Sales for Week of October 12, 2026
Famitsu's weekly Japanese software sales chart for Oct. 12, 2026 shows Tales of Eternia Remastered leading across platforms, with new entries from Castlevania and...
Famitsu Japan Software Sales Week of October 5, 2026: Kingdom Hearts Collection Debuts No.1 on Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Famitsu sales report for the week of October 5, 2026: Kingdom Hearts Collection tops the Nintendo Switch 2 chart. Full rundown of top 30 software sales,...
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 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...
Splatoon 3 Player Numbers Rise in 2026, Nintendo Tells Famitsu After Splatoon Raiders Announcement
Nintendo tells Famitsu that Splatoon 3 player counts increased in 2026 following the announcement of Splatoon Raiders. Developer Nintendo EPD highlights ongoing...
Splatoween 2026 Confirmed for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch — Wizard vs Knight vs Ninja
Nintendo confirms Splatoween 2026 for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch. Event runs Oct 31–Nov 2 with teams Wizard, Knight, and Ninja; team selection opens the week prior.
Splatoon 3 Player Surge in 2026: Director Seita Inoue Credits Raiders Spin-Off
Splatoon 3 saw increased player numbers in 2026, Nintendo EPD director Seita Inoue says the Raiders spin-off helped drive renewed engagement on Nintendo Switch....
Splatoon 3 Player Count Rises in 2026, Director Seita Inoue Credits Splatoon Raiders and Switch 2 Update
Nintendo EPD director Seita Inoue tells Famitsu that Splatoon 3’s active player count grew in 2026 compared with 2025, a rise he attributes to the release of Splatoon...
Splatoon 3 Splatoween 2026: Splatfest Returns on Nintendo Switch with Wizard, Knight and Ninja Teams
Splatoon 3's annual Splatoween Splatfest returns to Nintendo Switch on the weekend of October 31. Developer Nintendo EPD confirms teams Wizard, Knight and Ninja, with...
Splatoon 3 Splatoween 2026 Splatfest Returns to Nintendo Switch
Nintendo confirms Splatoon 3 Splatoween 2026 Splatfest with wizard, knight and ninja team choices. Details, dates, and context for the event on Nintendo Switch.
Splatoon 3 Splatoween Returns October 31 — Teams, Tricolor Turf War, and How to Join
Nintendo confirms Splatoween returns to Splatoon 3 on October 31. Learn how the Halloween-themed Tricolor Turf War event works, developer and platform details, and how...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Card Shark, High On Life and Top Switch Games
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time-low prices on Card Shark and High On Life plus discounts across...
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...
Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale: Nintendo eShop 30% Off Nearly 100 Nintendo Switch Games
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation sale is live on the Nintendo eShop with roughly 100 Nintendo Switch titles discounted around 30 percent. Highlights include Super...
Switch 2 Editions: Why Enhanced Editions and Upgrade Labels Are Causing Confusion
An authoritative look at the community term 'Switch 2 Editions', how Nintendo and third-party publishers have handled enhanced ports and re-releases on Nintendo...
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Switch 2 Update: Nintendo Keeps an Evergreen Hit Alongside Mario Kart World
Nintendo issued a surprise free update to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe adding Nintendo Switch 2 support and new features. We break down the patch, relevant sales milestones,...
Japan Game Sales Aug 31 2026: Famitsu Weekly Chart — Onimusha Tops PS5, Rhythm Heaven Groove Nears 1M on Switch
Famitsu weekly sales for the week ending August 31, 2026: Onimusha: Way of the Sword leads PS5, Rhythm Heaven Groove nears 1M on Nintendo Switch; full top 30 breakdown...
The Art of Splatoon 3 Release Date: Dark Horse Comics Announces US Launch for December 1, 2026
Dark Horse Comics will release The Art of Splatoon 3 in the US on December 1, 2026. The 400+ page hardcover celebrates Nintendo's Splatoon 3 on the Nintendo Switch...
Japan Weekly Game Sales Aug 24, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Famitsu Chart Across Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Famitsu's expanded Japanese software sales for the week of August 24, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads, Elden Ring Tarnished Edition debuts strong on Nintendo Switch...
The Art of Splatoon 3 Hardcover: Dark Horse Confirms English Edition Available December 1
Dark Horse will publish the English hardcover of The Art of Splatoon 3, a 400-page art book celebrating Nintendo Switch shooter Splatoon 3, available December 1 from...
The Art of Splatoon 3: Dark Horse Books Announces 400-Page Hardcover for December 1, 2026
Dark Horse Books and Nintendo will release The Art of Splatoon 3, a 400-page hardcover art book featuring developer notes, storyboards, comics, characters, gear, and...
Famitsu Week of August 17, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove Tops Japanese Software Sales
Weekly Famitsu sales roundup for the week of August 17, 2026: Rhythm Heaven Groove leads Switch charts, Steins;Gate Reboot debuts across platforms, and sustained sales...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest Results: Team Beach Dominates Final Tally on Nintendo Switch
Official results for the Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest are in. Read the verified final standings, halftime figures, clout breakdowns, and what the scoreboard...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts (Week of August 22, 2026): Tomodachi Life Tops Weekly Rankings
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading all-games rankings and full download-only chart...
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...
Splatoon Raiders Review: Nintendo's Splatoon Spin-Off on Nintendo Switch 2
An authoritative review of Splatoon Raiders from Nintendo EPD for Nintendo Switch 2, covering single-player design, Deep Cut characters, progression, online assist...
Splatoon 3 Update 11.3.0 Arrives August 19, 2026 — Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica Added and Multiplayer Balance Changes
Nintendo releases Splatoon 3 Version 11.3.0 on August 19, 2026, adding the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica (ties to Splatoon Raiders), multiplayer weapon adjustments, and...
Splatoon 3 Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica Added for Splatoon Raiders Players in Ver. 11.3.0
Nintendo has confirmed the Plastic-Bottle Shot Replica, a Splattershot variant introduced in Splatoon Raiders, will be added to Splatoon 3 for players with Raiders...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts August 15, 2026: Tomodachi Life Tops Weekly Rankings
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 15, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holds the top spot while The Lord of the Rings: War in the North...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts August 8, 2026: Tomodachi Life Dominates, Kynseed Debuts
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for August 8, 2026: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holds No.1 while Kynseed debuts at No.11 overall and No.2 on the download-only...
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 Impressions: What Players Are Saying About Nintendo’s Latest Switch Entry
Read verified community impressions of Splatoon Raiders on Nintendo Switch, plus context on the Splatoon series and platform history for fans and industry readers.
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest Announced for Nintendo Switch — Teams, Date, and What to Expect
Nintendo announces the Summer Nights Splatfest for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch. Learn the start date, team choices (Palace, Theme Park, Beach), and how Splatfests...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Nintendo Switch eShop Charts — Week of August 1, 2026
Weekly roundup of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 1, 2026, highlighting Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming number one and the full All...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest 2026: Dates, Teams, and How to Participate
Everything you need to know about Splatoon 3's Summer Nights Splatfest 2026 on Nintendo Switch, including dates, team options, participation steps, and related...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights Splatfest Returns to Nintendo Switch August 22-24
Nintendo confirms the Summer Nights Splatfest for Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch, running August 22-24. Get regional start times, developer context from Nintendo EPD,...
Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest Announced for Weekend of August 21
Nintendo confirms Splatoon 3 Summer Nights 2026 Splatfest on the weekend of August 21. Read developer details, event options, and how Splatfests have worked since...
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.
Splatoon Raiders Review: Nintendo’s Single-Player Splatoon on Switch 2
A detailed look at Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, covering single-player focus, enemy design, customization, multiplayer options, soundtrack, and postgame...
Nintendo Switch eShop Charts July 25 2026: Avatar Legends Tops Download-Only While Tomodachi Life Leads Overall
Weekly Nintendo Switch eShop charts for July 25, 2026 — Tomodachi Life leads overall, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game tops download-only rankings; full charts and...
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.
Tetris 99 themes sale: 41 collaborative themes available for 2 tickets on Nintendo Switch
Tetris 99 on Nintendo Switch is offering 41 collaborative themes for a limited time at a reduced ticket cost. Read verified details about the event, theme list,...
Splatoon Raiders Release: Nintendo Music Adds Nine-Track Special Release for Nintendo Switch Launch
On Splatoon Raiders' release, Nintendo adds a nine-track Special Release to Nintendo Music. Read the full tracklist, runtime details, and what the single-player...
Monolith Soft Confirms Art Support on Splatoon Raiders: Developer Adds Title to Credits
Monolith Soft has updated its official credits to include Splatoon Raiders, confirming the studio provided art support for the new Splatoon entry. Read verified...
Why Nintendo Chose Splatoon Raiders as a Spin-Off Instead of Splatoon 4
Nintendo explains why Splatoon Raiders was developed as a standalone spin-off, adapting Salmon Run for single-player and exploring new design opportunities while...
Splatoon Raiders: Nintendo Details Why the Franchise Is Getting Its First Spin-off
Nintendo's latest Ask The Developer feature explains why Splatoon Raiders became the franchise's first spin-off, highlighting producer Seita Inoue and director...
Splatoon Raiders Metacritic Score: Early Reviews Give Nintendo EPD’s New Title an 81
Metacritic has posted an early Metascore of 81 for Splatoon Raiders ahead of launch. Read a concise breakdown of critic impressions, scores from major outlets, and how...
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...
Splatoon Raiders Launch Confirms Spin-Off Direction, Says Producer — What It Means for Splatoon 4
Producer Seita Inoue explains why Nintendo released Splatoon Raiders as a spin-off and affirms ongoing work on the series' competitive foundation. Read verified...
Why Nintendo Released Splatoon Raiders Instead of Splatoon 4 — Developer Explanation
Nintendo producers explain why the next numbered Splatoon entry was set aside in favor of Splatoon Raiders, a single-player-focused spin-off that leverages Salmon Run...
Splatoon Raiders Review: Nintendo's Ink-Based Extraction Shooter Reorients the Franchise
An in-depth look at Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's spin on extraction shooters that builds on Splatoon series mechanics. Analysis covers gameplay, progression, and how...
Splatoon Raiders Switch 2 Review: Single-Player Spin-Off Expands Nintendo's Ink Universe
An in-depth look at Splatoon Raiders for Nintendo Switch 2, covering gameplay, mechanics, single-player design, amiibo support, and online co-op requirements ahead of...
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Tops Nintendo Switch eShop Charts — Week of July 18, 2026
Weekly analysis of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for July 18, 2026. Coverage includes Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream reclaiming No.1, top download-only titles,...
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...
Nintendo eShop Roundup: Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink Arrive on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Weekly Nintendo eShop roundup covering Digimon Story Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy: Relink, new Nintendo Switch Online classics, Cozy Grove pre-orders, and this...