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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life starts a new streak
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. The charts list the top 30 best-selling games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the Mario games that have impressed him the most
Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Super Mario World and Super Mario 64 are the Mario titles that have impressed him the most. He described Super Mario World as mastering the 2D world, while Super Mario 64 brought him back to his childhood fascination with puppet theater. Miyamoto also briefly touched on the future of the Mario series on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2.
Evening Reading - July 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading recaps various gaming news items, including updates on Battlefield 6, Elden Ring mods, and The Elder Scrolls 6. Bethesda confirmed remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, a new Fallout project with Obsidian, and that Fallout 5 is in pre-production. Konami has revived Metal Gear social accounts, and the Lies of P Complete Edition is heading to Nintendo Switch 2.
Long before the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake leaks, ex-Nintendo marketing leads were "scared straight" to keep the company's secrets, feared they would "ruin the company"
Former Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang discussed the company's strict policies on keeping secrets, revealing that mishandling confidential information could lead to job loss. They noted that despite these measures, leaks, such as those concerning the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, have occurred, which Nintendo aimed to counteract.
New 2026 Nintendo ornaments revealed, buy them here
Hallmark has revealed five new Nintendo-themed ornaments for 2026, featuring characters and elements from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Mario, Mario Kart, and Pokemon. The ornaments, including a musical and light-up Link from Tears of the Kingdom, are set to release on July 20, 2026.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch eShop games for first half of 2026
Nintendo has released its list of best-selling games in Japan for the first half of 2026 on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The lists feature a mix of new releases and enduring popular titles.
Nintendo of America was so poor in the '80s that it was "bartering" for 2am TV commercials while employees had to dodge "snakes and rats in the bathroom"
In the 1980s, Nintendo of America faced severe financial constraints, leading to employees working in poor conditions and resorting to bartering for advertising time. Early employees recounted experiences of dealing with snakes and rats in the workplace and creatively securing TV commercials, even at 2 am, through barter deals with entities like Toys R Us.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was so secret within Nintendo, most employees found out about it for the first time at its…
Former Nintendo of America marketing and PR leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was one of the company's most secretive projects. The vast majority of Nintendo employees, including Yang, were unaware of the game's existence until its surprise reveal trailer at E3 2019, with fewer than 10 people at Nintendo of America knowing about it beforehand.
A Nintendo patent for a dock compatible with the Switch 2 and the OG Switch has been discovered, and I want one
Nintendo has patented a new dock designed to be compatible with both the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Nintendo Switch. This dock can reportedly recognize which console is connected and adjust its power delivery and output accordingly, addressing a limitation of the current Switch 2 dock which is not backward compatible. While the patent may not result in a released product, it settles a debate among enthusiasts regarding the Switch 2's cooling system.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort shows first look at Mii body type, and it’s a bit cursed
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will feature Mii characters alongside the new Sportsmate option, with a first look revealing a somewhat "cursed" Mii body type. The game, launching for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 22, 2026, will include 12 sports utilizing motion controls with Joy-Con controllers, including returning favorites like Bowling and new leisure sports such as Skateboarding.
This new PowerA Splatoon Raiders accessory may look boring, but it features my new favorite Switch 2 case trend
PowerA has announced a new Splatoon Raiders-themed clamshell case for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on November 30, 2026. While the exterior features standard box art, the interior boasts a vibrant green and orange design inspired by the game's color palette, a trend the author praises for improving accessory aesthetics.
Ayaneo unveils its Konkr Pocket Advance, and it's the GBA handheld remake I was holding out for
Ayaneo has unveiled the Konkr Pocket Advance, a handheld device designed as a homage to the original Game Boy Advance. While official specifications are pending, the device features a design reminiscent of the GBA with modern additions like four face buttons and a larger widescreen display, suggesting it will be capable of emulating systems up to PlayStation 1 or potentially GameCube.
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 has now sold over 6 million units
The Nintendo Switch has surpassed six million units sold in Japan, according to the latest Famitsu hardware charts. The console was once again the best-selling video game hardware, with an additional 28,755 units sold in the most recent reporting period.
More Donkey Kong Bananza tracks added to Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added more tracks from Donkey Kong Bananza to its Nintendo Music library for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. While some music was added last year, a significant portion of the soundtrack was previously missing, with Nintendo often delaying releases of soundtracks that may contain spoilers.
Evening Reading - July 16, 2026
This edition of Shacknews Evening Reading covers various industry news, including layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, the Call of Duty League Championship, and NVIDIA's expansion into Japan. It also features reviews for Denshattack! and Buc-ee's, a look back at Two Point Studios' decade, and mentions of Netflix's earnings and Hasbro's deal with Nintendo for Legend of Zelda toys. The article also highlights rotoscoping in indie game development and includes a personal reflection from CEO Asif Khan.
Games Inbox: Are you playing EA Sports FC more because of the World Cup?
Readers discuss their current engagement with EA Sports FC, with some playing less due to the lack of an official World Cup license and the team's performance. Other topics include potential Grand Theft Auto 6 boycotts, Xbox's mobile gaming strategy, the future of console design, and the impact of industry layoffs on studios like id Software.
Digimon and Granblue join this week’s eShop roundup
This week's Nintendo eShop roundup features new releases like Digimon Story Time Stranger and Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The Nintendo Switch Online Classics library also expands with several Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles, including Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League.
Nintendo files patent for a Dock that supports both Switch and Switch 2
Nintendo has patented a new dock designed to support both the current Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The dock is capable of recognizing which console is connected, accommodating differences in their Power Delivery negotiation.
"Far more interesting than the RPGs we see today": Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto preferred casual physics sandboxes to cutting-edge graphics even in 1996
In a 1996 interview, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed a preference for simple physics-based games over graphically intensive RPGs, citing an old Macintosh game where players adjusted cannon launch angles. He felt that the focus on high production values and justifying price tags stifled creativity and the joy of player discovery, contrasting it with the more interactive potential he envisioned for games like Super Mario 64.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
This article highlights various crossovers and collaborations within the gaming industry. It mentions a partnership between Call of Duty and Aston Martin for Modern Warfare 4, a Nintendo G-Shock watch by Casio, and new Hasbro toys based on Nintendo properties.