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Famitsu review scores – October 17, 2026 – first score for Demons’ Night Fever, more
Famitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of October 17, 2026, featuring titles like Final Fantasy Resonance and Minecraft Dungeons 2. Demons' Night Fever received a mixed reception, with reviewers praising its unique tactical depth and quirky humor but noting potential immersion issues due to its strong "dark" power and "chuunibyou-esque" vibe.
Famitsu sales (9/28/26 – 10/4/26) – first week sales revealed for Minecraft Dungeons 2, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales charts for the week of September 28 to October 4, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, while Ace Combat 8 topped the software charts. Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered and Minecraft Dungeons 2 also saw their first-week sales revealed.
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top, Village in the Shade has a strong debut
Famitsu has released Japan's best-selling games for August 2026, with Rhythm Heaven Groove topping the charts for the second month. Village in the Shade debuted strongly, while Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition also saw significant sales. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales saw a slight increase.
Famitsu sales (9/14/26 – 9/20/26) – first week sales revealed for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of September 14-20, 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave debuted at the top of the software charts with 127,131 units sold on the Nintendo Switch 2, while hardware sales saw the Nintendo Switch 2 leading the pack.
Famitsu review scores – September 20, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, more
Famitsu has released its review scores for the week of September 20, 2026, with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Marvel's Wolverine both receiving high marks of 36/40. Other titles reviewed include Silent Hill: Townfall, Derby Stallion 2, and Solarpunk, with scores ranging from 26/40 to 34/40.
Famitsu sales (9/7/26 – 9/13/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 leads hardware sales
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Switch 2 leading with 28,341 units sold for the week of September 7-13, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the software charts for the Nintendo Switch, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword was the best-selling title on PlayStation 5.
Famitsu review scores – August 29, 2026 – Jotunslayer: Hordes of Hell and more
Famitsu has released its review scores for the week of August 29, 2026, featuring titles such as Jotunslayer: Hordes of Hell, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, Off, and Hyper Euphoria. The scores indicate a range of critical reception for these games.
Famitsu software sales (8/17/26 – 8/23/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 17, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Splatoon Raiders and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch respectively. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Famitsu review scores – August 23, 2026 – first score for Neptunia Unlimited plus Brigandine Abyss and more
Famitsu released its latest review scores for the week of August 23, 2026, featuring new titles like Neptunia Unlimited and Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia. Neptunia Unlimited received scores of 8/8/8/7, while Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia scored 8/8/8/8. The article also includes reviews for Starsand Island and Pizza Delivery.
Famitsu sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 in the lead
Famitsu reports that the Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales in Japan for the two-week period of August 3rd to August 16th, selling 65,560 units. The top-selling software title was Rhythm Heaven Groove for the Nintendo Switch, with Splatoon Raiders and Beast of Reincarnation following on the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 respectively.
Famitsu sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – first week sales revealed for Splatoon Raiders, big Nintendo Switch 2 boost
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant boost, selling over 50,000 units in its first week, with Splatoon Raiders topping the software charts. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X also saw sales figures reported.
Famitsu review scores – July 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders and more
Famitsu has released its review scores for the week of July 26, 2026, featuring titles such as Splatoon Raiders, Gurei, and Paw Patrol: Dino World. Splatoon Raiders received scores of 9/9/9/8, while other games like Kimi ni Madoi, Kimi ni Oboreru and Village in the Shade also garnered high marks.
Famitsu sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – first week sales revealed for Kyoto Xanadu, Culdcept Begins
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. The Nintendo Switch continues to lead hardware sales, while Kyoto Xanadu and Culdcept Begins debut on the software charts.
Famitsu sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – first week sales revealed for Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy on Nintendo Switch 2
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of July 6th to July 12th. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with 28,755 units, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Top software titles included Rhythm Heaven Groove, Magical Girl Witch Trial, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with new releases like Digimon Story: Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok charting on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Famitsu software sales (6/29/26 – 7/5/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of June 29, 2026, to July 5, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 393,378 units sold. Several titles, including Ganbare Goemon Daishuugou and R-Type Dimensions 3, debuted on the list across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Famitsu sales (6/29/26 – 7/5/26) – first week sales revealed for Rhythm Heaven Groove
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of June 29 to July 5. Rhythm Heaven Groove debuted at the top of the software charts with 393,378 units sold on the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to dominate hardware sales, with the new Switch 2 model leading the pack.
Famitsu review scores – July 5, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove and more
Famitsu has released its latest review scores for the week of July 5, 2026, featuring Rhythm Heaven Groove, Crazy Chain: Elpis no Kusari, Magical Girl Witch Trials, and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. Each game received scores from four editors, contributing to a total out of 40 points.
Nintendo shares message after being voted No.1 developer by Famitsu readers
Following readers of Japanese publication Famitsu voting Nintendo as their favorite video game developer, the company issued a statement to fans expressing gratitude. Nintendo thanked them for choosing the company as the No. 1 developer.
Nintendo shares a message with its fans
Nintendo shared a message with fans thanking them for being voted the No. 1 "Game Developer I Like" in a Famitsu reader survey celebrating the magazine's 40th anniversary. The company expressed gratitude for the positive reception of Mario and The Legend of Zelda, highlighting its commitment to originality and creating unique entertainment experiences since the Famicom's release.
Famitsu ran nationwide survey of game people want to wipe their memory of and play again
Japanese publication Famitsu conducted a survey of 5,400 individuals to determine which game players would most like to experience again with a wiped memory. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild emerged as the top choice among respondents.