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UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Pokopia lead for Nintendo
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 18, 2026, shows Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia holding strong in the top five. Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced leads the chart, followed by EA Sports FC 26 and 007 First Light. New releases are quiet, with Splatoon Raiders anticipated soon.
[Let’s Talk] Do you prefer Mario Kart World or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe?
This article discusses player preferences between Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and the newer Mario Kart World, which launched at an $80 price point and received mixed reactions despite Nintendo's ongoing updates. It also includes reader comments on their purchasing habits regarding physical versus digital game copies for the Nintendo Switch.
A look at Mario Kart Tour’s lasting impact on the Mario Kart series
Despite its upcoming shutdown without an offline version, Mario Kart Tour has left a significant impact on the Mario Kart franchise, particularly influencing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The mobile game introduced exclusive characters and courses, many of which were later ported to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe via its Booster Course Pass, significantly expanding the latter's content.
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.
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.
Famitsu software sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 6-12, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 126,000 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026 – physical Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuts
The UK software sales chart for the week ending July 11, 2026, shows Mouse: P.I. For Hire debuting at #7. The physical version's sales were primarily on PlayStation 5, followed by Nintendo Switch. Nintendo titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Mario Kart World also performed well, appearing high on the chart.
Nintendo’s plan for the Switch 2 makes a lot more sense than Xbox or PS5 - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that Nintendo's strategy for the Nintendo Switch 2, focusing on extending reach through a diverse software lineup and third-party support, makes more sense than the approaches of Xbox and PlayStation. Despite personal preferences, the first year's focus on depth, breadth, and reach has proven successful with significant unit and game sales.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life returns to the top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returning to the number one spot, bumping Rhythm Heaven Groove to second. Moonlight Peaks debuted at third place in its first week. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Garfield Craps On Mario Over Upcoming Mario Kart Game Shutdown
The social media team for Garfield Kart games mocked Nintendo's decision to shut down Mario Kart Tour this fall. While Garfield Kart is less popular, its developers claim it won't randomly kill game licenses like Mario Kart Tour is perceived to be doing. Mario Kart Tour is scheduled to cease operations on September 29, seven years after its initial release.
Famitsu software sales (6/29/26 – 7/5/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of June 29, 2026, to July 5, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 393,378 units sold. Several titles, including Ganbare Goemon Daishuugou and R-Type Dimensions 3, debuted on the list across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Nintendo's iOS and Android racer Mario Kart Tour will shut down later this year, with no offline mode planned
Nintendo has announced that the servers for its mobile racing game, Mario Kart Tour, will shut down on September 29, 2024. The game, which launched in 2019 for iOS and Android devices, will not receive an offline mode. Subscription renewals for the Gold Pass have already been stopped.
Mario Kart Tour to go offline in September
Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour, the mobile version of its popular racing game, will cease operations on September 30, 2026. In-game purchases and automatic Gold Pass renewals have been disabled, and the game will no longer be playable after the specified date. Nintendo has confirmed there are no plans for an offline version.
The worst Mario Kart game is shutting down very soon
Nintendo has announced that the mobile game Mario Kart Tour will be shut down on September 30, 2026, with no offline mode planned. The game, released in 2019, has been profitable for the company and influenced mainline titles with its courses and characters. In-game purchases and auto-renewals for the Gold Pass have already been disabled.
Mario Kart Tour is shutting down after 7 years, but Nintendo isn't planning on a Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp-style…
Nintendo has announced that Mario Kart Tour will cease operations on September 29, 2026, after nearly seven years. Unlike Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, there are no plans for an offline version of Mario Kart Tour. Sales of in-game currency and the Gold Pass subscription have already ended.
Mario Kart Tour Will Be Unplayable After Nintendo Shuts It Down In September
Nintendo will shut down its mobile game Mario Kart Tour on September 29, ending its service after seven years. The company has suspended in-game purchases and will make subscription perks free for the remaining months. While Mario Kart Tour will become unplayable, other Nintendo mobile titles like Pikmin Bloom, Super Mario Run, and Fire Emblem Heroes remain active.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts in the top 5, Star Fox still going strong
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026, shows Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at number 5 and Star Fox holding strong at number 4. EA SPORTS FC 26 leads the chart, with a variety of other titles from Nintendo, Capcom, and Electronic Arts filling out the top 20.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top
Rhythm Heaven Groove has topped the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, overtaking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Moonlight Peaks also debuted on the charts following pre-load availability. The article lists the top 30 games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Famitsu software sales (6/22/26 – 6/28/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese software sales data for the week of June 22-28, 2026. Star Fox debuted at number one on the Nintendo Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continues to perform well on the standard Nintendo Switch. The data includes sales figures for both new releases and ongoing popular titles across multiple platforms.
Mario Kart World update 1.7.0 adds new Routes, photo mode upgrade
Mario Kart World has received update version 1.7.0, introducing two new Routes, Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally, to its Knockout Tour mode. The update also enhances the game's photo mode with the addition of collectible stickers for players to use in their screenshots. Nintendo has stated its commitment to providing free content through smaller updates, with additional Knockout Tour routes planned for the future.
