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Famitsu software sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Top 30
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Famitsu software sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Top 30

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: December 29, 2025 – January 4, 2026 1. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 73,579 / 2,741,960 2. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 – 5,0560 / 283,114 3. [NS2] Momotaro Dentetsu 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – 41,840 / 230,375 4. [NS2] Kirby Air Riders – 37,670 / 462,507 5. [NSW] Pokemon... The post Famitsu software sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Top 30 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison
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Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison

A new video comparison has come in for the new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and its Switch original. Probably the biggest here is load time improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, loading is reduced by about half. Elsewhere, things are mostly the same. Nintendo hasn’t touched up the graphics in any way, and unfortunately, it’s still... The post Video: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition vs. Switch comparison appeared first on Nintendo Eve

Rumor: Nintendo website may point to possible new Switch 2 model
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Rumor: Nintendo website may point to possible new Switch 2 model

Just when you thought that we’d be past Nintendo hardware speculation for a good chunk of time following the launch of Switch 2, we’re right back where we were before the system’s launch with a new rumor. The latest talking point is about some sort of potential device that we’ve yet to see. Fans noticed that on the Nintendo Account... The post Rumor: Nintendo website may point to possible new Switch 2 model appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Resident Evil Requiem details characters, difficulty, collaborations, more
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Resident Evil Requiem details characters, difficulty, collaborations, more

Capcom just wrapped up its latest Resident Evil Requiem showcase in which it put the spotlight on Resident Evil Requiem, covering topics like the characters, difficulty, and planned collaborations. Here’s the full roundup: Gameplay & Story FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft and Legendary DSO agent Leon Kennedy star as the dual protagonists of Resident Evil Requiem, offering players a unique combination... The post Resident Evil Requiem details characters, difficulty, collaborations, more appea

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined details vocation system, vicious monsters
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined details vocation system, vicious monsters

Square Enix is still sharing information about Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, and this time around we have details about vocation system and vicious monsters. The latest screenshots are also available. The full rundown is as follows: Master a Wide Variety of Vocations and Discover Your Favorite Party Composition! In Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, the protagonist and party members can be... The post Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined details vocation system, vicious monsters appeared first on Nintendo Everythin

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New voice of Mario, Kevin Afghani says Charles Martinet is “amazing”

USA Today has published an exclusive interview with the new Mario voice actor Kevin Afghani and have asked him a range of questions. One of the more interesting ones is how Afghani felt stepping into the shoes of the beloved voice actor, Charles Martinet. Afghani says that he was incredibly nervous being handed the baton… Read More »New voice of Mario, Kevin Afghani says Charles Martinet is “amazing” Source

Dark Deity 1 and 2 will have a Nintendo Switch physical release
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Dark Deity 1 and 2 will have a Nintendo Switch physical release

Super Rare Games today unveiled that Dark Deity and Dark Deity 2 are getting the physical release treatment on Nintendo Switch. Both games will be offered on one cartridge. Super Rare will be making 4,000 copies available in total, and each unit includes a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards. Dark Deity first came to the Nintendo eShop in... The post Dark Deity 1 and 2 will have a Nintendo Switch physical release appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Coffee Talk Tokyo release date is in for Nintendo Switch, new trailer [update: delayed]
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Coffee Talk Tokyo release date is in for Nintendo Switch, new trailer [update: delayed]

November 11: Thanks to Chrous Worldwide and Toge Productions, we now have the release date for Coffee Talk Tokyo. Nintendo Switch fans can begin playing on March 5, 2026. Coffee Talk Tokyo is the next standalone chapter in the Coffee Talk series. It expands the cozy universe with a new city, a new cast, new gameplay options, and fresh stories... The post Coffee Talk Tokyo release date is in for Nintendo Switch, new trailer [update: delayed] appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 announced for Nintendo Switch
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Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 announced for Nintendo Switch

Tin Man Games is putting Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 on Nintendo Switch, the company announced today. This is coming on February 5, 2026. Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 features digital gamebooks written by Steve Jackson & Ian Livingstone in the 1980s. The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, The Citadel of Chaos, The Forest of Doom, and Starship Traveller are all... The post Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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SEGA announces Sonic 35th anniversary plans

Today, Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most iconic and beloved brands in the industry, is thrilled to announce its 35th anniversary this year! Since his debut in 1991, Sonic has defined generations with his signature speed, attitude, and style, expanding far beyond his innovative video game origins into new characters and worlds, blockbuster films, animated… Read More »SEGA announces Sonic 35th anniversary plans Source

Forgive Me Father 2 shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Forgive Me Father 2 shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Fulqrum Publishing and Byte Barrel today nailed down the release date for Forgive Me Father 2. Look for it on January 22, 2026. Forgive Me Father 2 was announced for Nintendo Switch last April. While the game rolled out on consoles in September, it’s just coming to Nintendo’s older system now. Here’s an overview of the game: Embark on a... The post Forgive Me Father 2 shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

2026 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced
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2026 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced

Organizers of the GDC Festival of Gaming today announced the finalists for the 26th annual Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA), the premier, globally recognized accolades for peer-recognition in the video game industry. All winners will be revealed during this year’s GDCA ceremony, held on March 12, during the GDC Festival of Gaming in San Francisco. Any game released and made... The post 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards nominees announced appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Super Mario World glitches let Yoshi eat Peach and prevent the ending from playing
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Super Mario World glitches let Yoshi eat Peach and prevent the ending from playing

It’s been 35 years since the launch of Super Mario World, and one of Nintendo’s most iconic games continues to surprise fans even after all this time. Some players are just now learning about a secret ending of sorts and it’s far from the traditional happy one in which Princess Peach is rescued from Bowser and everything turns out fine.... The post Super Mario World glitches let Yoshi eat Peach and prevent the ending from playing appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Homura: The Crimson Warriors getting English release in the west on Nintendo Switch [update: release date]
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Homura: The Crimson Warriors getting English release in the west on Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

September 16: Idea Factory will localize Homura: The Crimson Warriors for English release in the west, the company announced today. It will be available in 2026. The title originally debuted as Kurenai no Homura: Sanada Ninpou Chou on the PS Vita in 2018. A Nintendo Switch version followed in February 2024 in Japan. Here’s an overview of the game: Fourteen... The post Homura: The Crimson Warriors getting English release in the west on Nintendo Switch [update: release date] appeared first o

New voice of Mario denies rumors that he narrated Nintendo Directs
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New voice of Mario denies rumors that he narrated Nintendo Directs

Kevin Afghani, the new voice of Mario who succeeded the legendary Charles Martinet following his retirement, has spoken out to address a long-standing online rumor for the first time. Afghani officially took over the roles of Mario and Luigi with the 2023 Nintendo Switch release Super Mario Bros. Wonder and recently discussed his journey in an interview with USA Today.... The post New voice of Mario denies rumors that he narrated Nintendo Directs appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (Europe)
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Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (Europe)

The latest European Nintendo Downloads for the week of January 15, 2026 are as follows: Switch 2 Retail Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Switch 2 Download Beyblade X Evobattle – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Overrogue – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Switch Retail Temirana: The Lucky Princess and the... The post Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (Europe) appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X demo out on Nintendo Switch
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BlazBlue Entropy Effect X demo out on Nintendo Switch

Today, Astrolabe announced that it has issued a demo for BlazBlue Entropy Effect X on Nintendo Switch. A gameplay preview has also come in. The demo lets players choose from Ragna, Es, and Hibiki with access to the first three levels. However, progress will not carry over to the official release later. Those who try the demo will be eligible... The post BlazBlue Entropy Effect X demo out on Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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US: Nintendo Download for 15th January, 2026

This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: Demos: Pre-orders: Game Trials: Activities: Nintendo Music: Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2: Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: Source: Nintendo of America Source

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Final Fantasy VII Remake preload on Nintendo Switch 2 is 90GB

The pre-load for Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on the Nintendo Switch 2 is starting to roll out and you are going to need to have lots of space available as it is 90.3GB. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade also has a hefty file-size on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, so this isn’t… Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake preload on Nintendo Switch 2 is 90GB Source

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Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 sales at 4 million units surpassing GameCube

The latest Famitsu video game hardware and physical software sales are now in from Japan and it has been revealed that Nintendo Switch 2 sales have surpassed 4 million units. This means that the Nintendo Switch 2 has already outsold the GameCube in The Land of the Rising Sun. The best-selling hardware this week was… Read More »Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 sales at 4 million units surpassing GameCube Source

Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (North America) – Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizons, more
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Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (North America) – Animal Crossing: New Horizons on Switch 2, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizons, more

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of January 15, 2026. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizons, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Switch 2 Retail Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2... The post Nintendo Download – January 15, 2026 (North America) – Animal Crossing: New Horizons o

Famitsu sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 still leads hardware sales
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Famitsu sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 still leads hardware sales

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 313,838 PS5 Digital Edition – 36,856 Switch Lite – 18,460 Switch OLED – 16,916 Switch – 10,984 PS5 – 6,033 PS5 Pro – 3,864 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 149 Xbox Series S – 103 Xbox Series X – 29 PS4 – 25 For comparison’s sake,... The post Famitsu sales (12/29/25 – 1/11/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 still leads hardware sales appeared first on

Farming Camp announced for Nintendo Switch
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Farming Camp announced for Nintendo Switch

Today, publisher SOEDESCO and developer Innerfire Studios revealed Farming Camp for Nintendo Switch. The game will be available later in 2026. Farming Camp is a cozy, single-player farm management game about motivation, various chores, and camp friendship. You’ll play as Alessandra, a teenage girl determined to become the camp’s top farmer.  More information can be found in the following overview:... The post Farming Camp announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everyt

Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You, Ignorance is Strength heading to Nintendo Switch
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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You, Ignorance is Strength heading to Nintendo Switch

Today, Daedalic Entertainment and Osmotic Studios announced new Nintendo Switch versions of Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You and Orwell: Ignorance is Strength. Both are planned for January 21, 2026. These titles are a pair of episodic simulation games. Keeping an Eye on Your is about investigating terror attacks while Ignorance is Strength focuses on a political crisis between the... The post Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You, Ignorance is Strength heading to Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo