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Nintendo Switch 2 Is Still Outpacing The Original Switch By Millions
Nintendo's latest financial results show that while the Nintendo Switch 2 is outpacing the original Switch in sales, its console sales have dropped significantly in the last quarter. Despite this, overall operating profit increased due to higher software revenue. Several first-party titles continue to sell well, and future releases for the Switch 2 are planned for 2026.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons tops 50 million units sold
Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has sold over 50 million units worldwide on the Nintendo Switch. The game's latest sales figures were updated in Nintendo's Q1 FY27 earnings report. This milestone places it as one of the best-selling games on the platform.
Thanks to Pokemon, X-Files, and Donkey Kong, this month's new Lego sets might be the best we've had all year
Lego is releasing over 100 new sets in August 2026, featuring popular franchises like Donkey Kong, The X-Files, and Pokemon. Highlights include an interactive Donkey Kong Arcade cabinet, a detailed X-Files display piece, and various Pokemon-themed kits. The article also details new sets for Star Wars, Super Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more.
Mario Kart, Mario Paint, Super Mario and Animal Crossing icons now available
Nintendo has released new user icons for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, featuring characters and elements from classic games like Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Mario Paint, Super Mario, and Animal Crossing. These icons can be redeemed using Platinum Points within the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Rumour: LEGO Animal Crossing & LEGO Sonic being phased out
Rumors suggest that The LEGO Group is phasing out its LEGO Animal Crossing and LEGO Sonic the Hedgehog sets, with no new products planned for 2027. Existing sets are reportedly being retired.
Nintendo got "a lot of angry calls" from parents who thought Animal Crossing's "skin-colored" gyroid "looked like a wiggling penis"
Former Nintendo Game Counselors recall receiving numerous angry calls from parents in the early 2000s who mistook the skin-colored gyroids in Animal Crossing for phallic objects. Nintendo even had a dedicated policy and hotline page to address these specific complaints, which were frequent enough to warrant special attention.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders holds on strong, physical Xenoblade 1 for Nintendo Switch 2 debuts
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, shows Splatoon Raiders holding strong at number two. The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition debuted at number sixteen.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 2, 2026 – Xenoblade Chronicles 2 makes a run at Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 2, 2026, show Splatoon Raiders at the top, with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and its upgrade pack also performing strongly. Final Fantasy 14 is set to launch on the platform and has already charted during its pre-load period.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still dominating
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for August 1, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a recent release, has fallen to number 10. The charts detail the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at number one with 474,684 units sold. The Nintendo Switch remains the dominant platform, with several titles from its library appearing in the top 30.
Final Fantasy 14, Monster Hunter, and Animal Crossing top new survey of games Japanese players have spent the most time…
A survey of 5,400 Japanese players revealed the games they have spent the most time playing, with Final Fantasy 14 topping the list. Other notable entries include Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, Animal Crossing New Horizons, and Minecraft, while surprisingly, no Pokemon titles made the top 20.
Shigeru Miyamoto was "pleased" to sell the original Nintendo Switch for 8 years as "customers aren't…
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto believes that customers are no longer primarily focused on console hardware specifications, citing the long lifespan and success of the Nintendo Switch. He suggests that Nintendo's focus on unique playstyles and innovative hardware interfaces, rather than raw power, is key to its appeal, drawing parallels to the success of the Nintendo DS and Wii.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders immediately hits #1
Splatoon Raiders debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026. Several other Nintendo titles, including Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia, also charted well. The list features a wide range of games from various publishers.
Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 26, 2026 – lots of games downtime incoming
Nintendo has announced a maintenance schedule for the week of July 26, 2026, affecting various Nintendo Switch games and online services. Downtime will impact titles such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, rendering all network services unavailable during scheduled periods.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 26, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders leads the way
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 26, 2026, show Splatoon Raiders leading the way after its launch. Final Fantasy 10 / 10-2 HD Remaster also debuted on the charts at number six. The article lists the top 30 games and top 30 download-only games on the eShop.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 25, 2026 – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game makes its debut at #7 overall and leads the download-only category. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains at #2.
How I smashed my target to complete one video game every month - Reader’s Feature
A reader details their goal of completing one video game per month in 2026, successfully finishing 11 games in the first half of the year. The feature highlights various titles across different genres and platforms, including "Dispatch," "Ghost of Tsushima," "Resident Evil Requiem," and "007 First Light," offering brief impressions of each.
Famitsu software sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 76,786 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
New Lego Donkey Kong Set Is A Throwback To Before Mario Had A Name
Lego has unveiled a new 1,371-piece Donkey Kong arcade cabinet set, a nostalgic tribute to the 1981 arcade game that originally featured Mario as Jumpman. The set, priced at $200, includes buildable figures of Jumpman, Donkey Kong, and Lady, and a mechanism to circulate barrels. This release follows other Nintendo-themed Lego sets, including the Game Boy and various Pokemon kits.
Miyamoto says Nintendo receives global support because it thinks of fun and its fans first instead of what’s trending, not interested in terms like ‘recouping costs’
Shigeru Miyamoto states that Nintendo's enduring global support stems from prioritizing fun and fans over trends or short-term financial goals like recouping costs. He emphasizes creating unique, appealing products by focusing on the core fun of gameplay, citing examples like Splatoon and Pokémon. Miyamoto also touched upon the development pipeline influenced by the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Nintendo's approach to creating new characters.
