Famitsu
Famitsu business and news from across the web.
Famitsu awards Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 35/40Famitsu has published its latest review scores, with Yoshi and the Mysterious Book receiving a total score of 35/40. The game's reviewers awarded it 9/9/8/9. Other titles reviewed include Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984, and MotoGP 26.
Famitsu review scores – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and moreFamitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of May 24, 2026, featuring titles such as Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Coffee Talk Tokyo, and JDM: Japanese Drift Master. Scores are provided by four editors out of a possible 40 points.- Famitsu Sales: 5/11/26 – 5/17/26Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of May 11th to May 17th. The report details sales figures for various game titles within the Japanese market.
Famitsu sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – big Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increaseFamitsu reports the latest Japanese hardware sales figures, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading sales at 217,922 units. Software charts show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream at the top, followed by several Nintendo Switch 2 titles like Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World. The data also includes sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.
Famitsu review scores – May 17, 2026Famitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of May 17, 2026, featuring titles such as Saros, Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, Psyvariar 3, Akuma's Paradise, and Sudden Strike 5. Each game received scores from four editors, contributing to a final score out of 40.- Famitsu review scores – May 16, 2026Famitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of May 16, 2026. Games such as Saros, Snoopy & The Great Mystery Club, Psyvariar 3, Akuma's Paradise, and Sudden Strike 5 received scores from four editors, contributing to a final total out of 40 points.
- Famitsu Sales: 4/27/26 – 5/10/26Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan covering the two-week period from April 27th to May 10th. The report details sales figures for various game titles within the Japanese market.
Famitsu sales (4/27/26 – 5/10/26) – big numbers for Nintendo Switch 2Famitsu has released Japanese hardware and software sales data for the period of April 27 to May 10, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with over 214,000 units, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling software title. The data reflects two weeks of sales due to recent Japanese holidays.- Famitsu Sales: 4/20/26 – 4/26/26Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of April 20th to April 26th. The report provides insights into the Japanese gaming market's performance during that period.
Famitsu sales (4/20/26 – 4/26/26) – first week sales revealed for Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of April 20-26, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, while Pragmata saw its first week sales revealed on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remained the top-selling software title.
Famitsu software sales (4/13/26 – 4/19/26) – Top 30Famitsu reported Japanese software sales for the week of April 13-19, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at number one on the Nintendo Switch, while Pragmata and Pokemon Pokopia were the top new releases on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively.- Famitsu Sales: 4/13/26 – 4/19/26Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan covering the week of April 13th to April 19th, 2026. This data provides insight into the Japanese gaming market's performance during that period.
Famitsu sales (4/13/26 – 4/19/26) – first week sales revealed for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, massive debutFamitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of April 13-19. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at number one with 565,405 units sold on Nintendo Switch. Pragmata and Pokemon Pokopia also saw significant new releases on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively.- "BitSummit PUNCH" Official Supporting Streamers Announced!BitSummit PUNCH has announced its official supporting streamers and creators, including notable figures like FB777 and eoheoh from MSS Project. The event will feature live-streamed programs such as "Creators Talk" and "PUNCH PLAY LIVE," showcasing indie game development stories and gameplay. The BitSummit Game Jam 2026, with the theme "Punch: Break Through," will also introduce an XR category for submissions.
- Famitsu review scores – April 19, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and moreFamitsu has released its review scores for the week of April 19, 2026, featuring titles such as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Life is Strange: Reunion, and UFO 50. Scores are given by four editors out of a possible 10 points each, totaling 40.
Famitsu software sales (4/6/26 – 4/12/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its latest Japanese software sales data for the week of April 6th to April 12th, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia leads the charts on the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by Mario Kart World. Starfield makes its debut on the PlayStation 5 in the top 30.
Famitsu sales (4/6/26 – 4/12/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 leads hardware salesThe latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu for the week of April 6-12, 2026, shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 52,058 units sold. Software charts are topped by 'Pokemon Pokopia' on the Switch 2, followed by 'Mario Kart World' and 'Starfield' on PlayStation 5.
Famitsu review scores – April 11, 2026 – Incantation and moreFamitsu has released its review scores for the week of April 11, 2026, featuring titles such as Ereban: Shadow Legacy, Opus Magnum: Complete Edition, Pilo and the Holobook, Incantation, and Sp(L/R)ite. Each game received scores from four editors, contributing to a final score out of 40.
Famitsu software sales (3/30/26 – 4/5/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of March 30 to April 5. Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2 leads the charts, followed by Mario Kart World and Minecraft. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.- Famitsu sales (3/30/26 – 4/5/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 leads hardware salesThe latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 59,543 units sold for the week of March 30 to April 5. PlayStation 5 followed with 12,141 units. Software charts indicate Pokemon Pokopia as the top seller on the Switch 2, with Minecraft and Animal Crossing: New Horizons also performing well on the original Nintendo Switch.