Deltarune
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 23, 2026 – Elden Ring already on top before launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 23, 2026, show Elden Ring topping the list due to pre-loads, despite its upcoming launch. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 also ranks high with pre-orders, while new releases like DayZ and Starsand Island appear on the charts.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 22, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, Smash Bros., and Minecraft
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with other popular titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Pokemon FireRed also appearing on the charts.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026, show The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered taking the top spot, dethroning Splatoon Raiders. New releases Madden NFL 27 and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition also performed well, landing at second and fifth place respectively.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 15, 2026 – Tomodachi Life still winning, The Lord of the Rings debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 15, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remaining in the top spot. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition debuted at number 16 overall and third in the download-only ranking.
Deltarune's 'The Third Sanctuary' is an affront to time signatures, and also one of my favourite songs in…
This article analyzes the song 'The Third Sanctuary' from Deltarune, highlighting its complex and unconventional use of time signatures to convey narrative themes. Composer Toby Fox masterfully employs shifting rhythms to reflect character uncertainty and story progression, creating a unique musical experience that has also inspired numerous fan covers and reinterpretations.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 9, 2026 – Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk all debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2026, show new debuts from Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk. Other notable entries include Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition. The charts also list download-only titles, with Lies of P and Big Walk leading that category.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 8, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on top, Kynseed debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 8, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. New release Kynseed debuted at #11 overall and second on the download-only list. The charts also feature popular titles like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and various Mario and Pokemon games.
Pokemon artist behind iconic Gen 9 'mons also designed a Deltarune Chapter 5 character, though Toby Fox "made…
Pokemon artist Hitoshi Ariga, known for designing characters like Ogerpon and Sneasler, also contributed to Deltarune Chapter 5. While Ariga designed a fox-like character, Deltarune creator Toby Fox made modifications to fit the game's aesthetic. Ariga has a long history in game development, including work on Illusion of Gaia and Streets of Rage 2, and has been designing Pokemon since 2013.
Deltarune creator Toby Fox says "there are no more wacky silly adventures" as Chapter 6 will finally deal with…
Deltarune creator Toby Fox has stated that Chapters 6 and 7 will focus on resolving the game's main mysteries, with Chapter 6 planned for release in 2027. He described Chapter 5 as the final 'necessary setup' and warned that the upcoming chapters will not feature 'wacky silly adventures,' but rather a more direct approach to storytelling.
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.
Steam gamers have spoken: innovative indies like Palworld continue to thrive while traditional triple-A flounders for a foothold
PC gaming on Steam in 2026 shows a strong trend of innovative indie titles like Palworld thriving, while traditional AAA games struggle to gain traction. Despite industry layoffs, unique projects from smaller teams are resonating with players, contrasting with the performance of recent AAA releases such as Halo: Campaign Evolved and Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
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.
8-year-old indie game on Steam goes from "like 10 reviews" to over 500 as players use it to play an Undertale multiplayer mod, and the dev behind it just thinks it's "really cool"
The eight-year-old indie game Crashphalt has seen a surge in players and reviews on Steam, not for its own merits, but as a workaround for a multiplayer mod of Undertale. Players are using Crashphalt's free availability and Steam Remote Play compatibility to enable online play for Undertale, a feature not natively supported by the mod. The developer, RetroSpecter, finds this unexpected 'second life' for his first project to be 'really cool'.
Deltarune 0.0.0.253 update announced, patch notes – final one for now
An update for Deltarune, version 0.0.0.253, has been announced and will be released on Nintendo Switch soon. This update includes a new optional toggle for a boss's bombs after losing, allowing players to choose a 'Nicer' or 'Meaner' mode, and addresses numerous bug fixes across Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 5. Creator Toby Fox stated this is the last planned update for the game, with the team now focusing on Chapter 6.
Deltarune's "last patch" before Chapter 6 offers "Nicer or Meaner" modes for Chapter 5's Shadow Crystal boss, with a sweeter reward if you up the difficulty
Deltarune has received its final planned patch before Chapter 6, version v0.0.253, which includes bug fixes and new difficulty options for the Chapter 5 Shadow Crystal boss. Players can now choose 'Nicer' or 'Meaner' modes for the fight, with the 'Meaner' option increasing damage and speed, and offering a different post-fight cutscene reward.
'Wtf is going on': Indie dev discovers their neglected Steam game is powering an Undertale multiplayer mod following its freak 1700% jump in player activity
Indie developer RetroSpecter discovered their 2018 game, Crashphalt, experienced a 1700% surge in player activity on Steam, largely due to its use as a workaround for the Undertale Together multiplayer mod. Players are copying Crashphalt's installation files into a modded Undertale directory to enable online play, leading to unexpected reviews and a second life for the neglected platformer. The developer expressed excitement about the game finding a new purpose and even humorously suggested a collaboration with Undertale's creator, Toby Fox.
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 19, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders shoots to the top before launch
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 19, 2026, show Splatoon Raiders topping the list due to pre-loads ahead of its imminent launch. New releases Denshattack and Go-Go Town also made strong debuts on the charts.
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.
