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Nintendo Download – July 2, 2026 (North America) – Rhythm Heaven Groove, Moonlight Peaks, more
The North American Nintendo Download for July 2, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop, including Rhythm Heaven Groove and Moonlight Peaks. Sales on digital games and DLC for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems are also available. Additionally, Mario Kart World received a free update with new rallies, and Tetris 99 is hosting its 55th Maximus Cup event with a Star Fox theme.
All 4 Kairosoft 30th Anniversary Game Bundles Now on Steam
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, Kairosoft has released four game bundles on Steam for PC. Each bundle costs $7.20 and contains four titles from the developer's back catalog, available for approximately one month. Kairosoft is also collaborating with Bandai Namco on the upcoming restaurant management simulation, One Piece: Grand Gourmet.
Toei Getting Into Publishing Games
Toei has established a new division, Toei Games, which will focus on developing and publishing original intellectual property for PC via Steam, and consoles including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. The company plans to reveal its first title on April 24, 2026, with no release window yet announced. Kairosoft, known for simulation titles, designed the Toei Games logo.
