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Famitsu review scores – May 16, 2026
Famitsu 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 – 5/10/26
Famitsu 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 2
Famitsu 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 – 4/26/26
Famitsu 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 2
Famitsu 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 30
Famitsu 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 – 4/19/26
Famitsu 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 debut
Famitsu 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 more
Famitsu 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 30
Famitsu 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 sales
The 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 more
Famitsu 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 30
Famitsu 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 sales
The 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.
Famitsu review scores – April 4, 2026 – MotionRec and more
Famitsu published its latest review scores for the week of April 4, 2026, featuring titles such as MotionRec, Marathon, and GreedFall 2: The Dying World. Each game received scores from four editors, contributing to a total out of 40 points.
Famitsu Sales: 3/23/26 – 3/29/26
Famitsu has released its estimated physical game software sales data for Japan for the week of March 23rd to March 29th. The report provides insights into the top-selling titles and their performance in the Japanese market during that period.
Famitsu sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – first week sales for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese sales data for the week of March 23-29, detailing both hardware and software performance. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to dominate hardware sales, while Pokemon Pokopia leads the software charts. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number two on the software chart.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 29, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves move up, Adventures of Elliot makes first appearance
The latest Famitsu most wanted games chart shows Pokemon Winds and Waves climbing into the top ten based on Japanese reader votes. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales also made its debut on the list, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version mentioned.
Famitsu review scores – March 28, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia just misses out on perfect score
Famitsu has released its review scores for the week of March 28, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia received a near-perfect score of 39/40, while Crimson Desert scored 33/40. Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake and Scott Pilgrim EX also received reviews.