Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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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.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons updated to Version 3.0.3 (patch notes)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received update Version 3.0.3 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update makes the 25th Anniversary leaf statue item available for purchase in the Nook Shopping furniture catalog for all players. The patch also addresses an issue with item image display in home storage and hotel room decoration catalogs.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Updates And Fixes
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received Version 3.0.3, making the 25th Anniversary leaf statue available for purchase in the Nook Shopping catalog with an adjusted price. This update also includes bug fixes for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, Nintendo released a new update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch, adding a storybook feature.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo has released update version 3.0.3 for Animal Crossing: New Horizons on the Nintendo Switch. This update makes the 25th Anniversary leaf statue item available for purchase in the Nook Shopping catalog and adjusts its price. Additionally, a bug preventing certain item images from displaying in home storage and hotel room decoration catalogs has been fixed.
Take In A Relaxed Slice Of Sim Bliss With Cozy Valley Life On Xbox And PC
Cozy Valley Life, a relaxed life simulation game, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Play Anywhere support for £16.74. The game allows players to build and decorate their homes, farm, fish, craft, and build relationships with quirky villagers at their own pace, featuring an anime-inspired aesthetic and seasonal events.
All-In-One Switch 2 cases are my vacation must-have, and this Turtle Beach 2-in-1 option is a great place to start
The Turtle Beach Play Trek 2-in-1 Case is a highly recommended all-in-one accessory for the Nintendo Switch, offering dedicated compartments for the handheld, dock, and cables. It can be used as a single large case or separated into two, with the top section serving as a standalone travel case. Currently on sale for $39.99 during Amazon Gaming Week, it provides excellent value for travelers.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026 – Pragmata and Tomodachi Life in the top 3
The UK software sales chart for the week ending April 25, 2026, shows Pragmata taking the top spot, pushing Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream to third place. Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition and Resident Evil Requiem also feature in the top 5, with Elden Ring and Tekken 8 following closely.
I feel like my screenshots are coming to life through the oil paintings created by ArtbyEri
Artist ArtbyEri transforms video game screenshots into detailed oil paintings, often adding unique stylistic elements like brighter colors and decorative charms. The artist recreates scenes from various games including Valorant, Halo 3, and The Sims 4, with a notable piece being a painting based on The Sims 4 depicting a Sim playing Minecraft. ArtbyEri shares their creative process through TikTok videos, showcasing how ordinary screenshots can become displayable art.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – April 26, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia dominates again
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of April 26, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Pragmata also debuted strongly, securing the second and third positions respectively. Several other popular titles, including Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Super Mario Bros. Wonder, also appeared on the charts.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 25, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream wins again
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate follow in second and third place respectively, indicating a stable sales landscape.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream is the best Nintendo game in a long while - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream is a significant improvement over its predecessor and one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch. The open-world island design, Mii interactions, and new customization features like the Island Builder and Pallet House add depth and organic gameplay. While acknowledging some minor flaws and formulaic elements, the author concludes it's an ideal evolution for the franchise and a worthwhile casual title.
See the 2026 Hallmark Anime and Video Game Ornaments
Hallmark has unveiled its 2026 Dream Book, featuring a variety of new anime and video game-themed ornaments. These collectibles include characters from Pokemon, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sonic the Hedgehog, with release dates staggered between July and October 2026.
Rapport: Ubisoft skrotar Animal Crossing-liknande Alterra
Ubisoft has reportedly canceled its unannounced social game Alterra, which was described as being in the same vein as Nintendo's Animal Crossing with voxel-based building elements. While the project has been scrapped, developers are being reassigned to other projects within the company, and no layoffs are expected. This cancellation follows other recent game cancellations by Ubisoft, including the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.
Best 3DS Games Of All Time
This article ranks the top 20 games released for the Nintendo 3DS, highlighting titles that utilized the console's unique features like its dual screens and glasses-free 3D. The list includes exclusives such as Pokemon X and Y, Persona Q2, and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, alongside acclaimed remasters like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D. The Nintendo 3DS, a successor to the DS, sold over 75 million units and offered backward compatibility with its predecessor.
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.
Japan: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream opens at 565,405 retail sales
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at the top of Japan's physical game sales charts with 565,405 units sold. The innovative action game Pragmata from Capcom also launched, selling 36,470 units on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch models were the best-selling hardware, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life's Huge Start Crushes The Competition
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at the top of the Japanese charts, selling over 565,000 copies in its first week. Pragmata followed in second place, with Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Kart World, and Minecraft rounding out the top five. The strong performance of Tomodachi Life contributed to a significant sales bump for Nintendo Switch hardware.
New Gran Turismo 7 update is the live service success Sony keeps ignoring
Gran Turismo 7 is presented as a successful live service model for Sony, despite not being officially branded as such. The game continues to receive frequent updates with new cars and events, contributing to significant sales figures on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and generating revenue through microtransactions. This success is contrasted with Sony's broader struggles in launching its own live service titles, suggesting a need for the company to learn from its existing successful games rather than forcing the model onto other franchises.
Ubisoft Killed Their Animal Crossing Competitor , Why It Matters
Ubisoft has canceled a life-simulation game that was inspired by Animal Crossing, without providing an explanation. This decision highlights a trend of major publishers becoming risk-averse, prioritizing games with massive profit potential over innovative or niche titles. The cancellation suggests a broken system where publishers are less willing to invest in games that don't fit the AAA blockbuster model, pushing more creative endeavors towards indie developers.
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.
