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Mailbox: The Wii U's Legacy, Mii Singing, Hippos - Nintendo Life LettersThis month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on favorite Nintendo hippos, the legacy of the Wii U in light of Switch ports, and creative ways players customize their experiences in games like Tomodachi Life and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The segment also touches on the creative use of puns in Nintendo Life articles and briefly mentions Shigeru Miyamoto.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on topThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot after its official launch. Several other popular titles like Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and various Pokémon games also feature prominently in the rankings.
What We Played – Pragmata, Dosa Divas & Cthulhu: The Cosmic AbyssSeveral writers share their recent gaming experiences, including Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2, Crimson Desert, Starfield, and Ghost Master. Other titles mentioned include Mouse PI for Hire, Spider-Man 2, DreamWorks All-Star Kart Racing, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Dosa Divas, and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Famitsu software sales (4/6/26 – 4/12/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its latest Japanese software sales data for the week of April 6th to April 12th, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia leads the charts on the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by Mario Kart World. Starfield makes its debut on the PlayStation 5 in the top 30.
UK software sales chart for the week ending April 11, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia risesThe UK software sales chart for the week ending April 11, 2026, shows Resident Evil Requiem as the overall top seller. Pokemon Pokopia saw a significant rise to second place, while Mario Kart World dropped to fifth. The chart lists the top 40 best-selling games for the period.
Nintendo reveals Europe’s best-selling digital games for March 2026Nintendo has released the top 15 best-selling digital games in Europe for March 2026 across both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Pokemon Pokopia secured the top spot, followed by the new release Monster Hunter Stories 3. The list includes a variety of popular titles across both console generations.
I’ve finally played the five best games of 2025 - Reader's FeatureA reader shares their top five games from 2025, despite the year being over. While games like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Star Wars Outlaws were honorable mentions, Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Sword of the Sea made the final list. The reader also discusses games they did not enjoy, such as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Metroid Prime 4.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Champions square off for firstThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream taking the top spot based on pre-loads alone, with Pokemon Champions and its Starter Pack in second place. The charts detail the top 30 all-games and download-only titles, featuring a mix of new releases and evergreen bestsellers.
Famitsu software sales (3/30/26 – 4/5/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of March 30 to April 5. Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2 leads the charts, followed by Mario Kart World and Minecraft. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Nintendo is underselling the power of the Switch 2 and its ports – but why?Despite the Nintendo Switch 2's surprising power and strong third-party ports, Nintendo is underselling its capabilities. The article argues that Nintendo's lack of promotion for these impressive ports, which include titles comparable to PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, is a missed opportunity for sales momentum, especially in Western markets.
Rare Super Mario Games Could Be Worth Over $1,000 – Check Your Collection | Invision Game CommunityCertain rare, well-preserved retro editions of Super Mario games are fetching high prices from collectors, with some copies selling for over $1,000. Factors like complete-in-box condition, early production variants, and professional grading contribute to their value, with titles like Super Mario Bros (NES) and Super Mario RPG (SNES) being particularly sought after.
Poll: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Characters Compared, Film Vs. Game Designs - Which Are Best?This article compares the character designs from the Super Mario Galaxy movie with their original video game counterparts. It highlights new characters introduced in the film and discusses how Illumination's visual style alters familiar faces, inviting readers to vote on their preferred designs.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for March 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Mega Man debutNintendo has released the top-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShops for March 2026. Pokemon Pokopia led sales on the Switch 2, followed by Monster Hunter Stories 3. On the original Switch, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number three.
These Nintendo games didn’t get DLC, but could haveThis article discusses several major Nintendo games that have not received substantial downloadable content, exploring potential additions that could have enhanced them. Titles like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Odyssey are highlighted as examples of complete experiences, while others like Mario Party Superstars are noted for their lack of post-launch expansions.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 4, 2026 – Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 overtakes Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreenThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 4, 2026, show Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 reclaiming the top spot, surpassing Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. This resurgence is attributed to renewed interest following the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Famitsu software sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of March 23-29, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 leads the charts, followed by Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The data includes sales figures for various platforms including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.- We Build LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart – Luigi & Mach 8The new LEGO Super Mario: Mario Kart adult building set, featuring Luigi in a Mach 8 vehicle, is now available exclusively at the LEGO Store. The Mach 8 vehicle originally appeared in the video game Mario Kart 8.
Review – Mario Wonder + Meet Up In Bellabel Park, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2)Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo Switch 2 offers stunning visuals and excellent platforming gameplay, particularly with the innovative Wonder Flower mechanic. While the base game is a masterclass in level design, the added content in Bellabel Park, focused heavily on multiplayer mini-games, is disappointing and not recommended for single players. The game celebrates Mario's 40th anniversary with a visually impressive upgrade, especially in docked mode.
Bob-omb Blast Joins Mario Kart World Battle Mode via PatchNintendo has released a free update for Mario Kart World, adding the Bob-omb Blast mode to multiplayer Battle mode. The update also includes adjustments to the Bullet Bill and Boomerang Flower items. Bob-omb Blast previously appeared in Mario Kart: Double Dash and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat to be paywalled as Mario Kart World gets new updateNintendo is moving its Switch 2 GameChat feature behind a paywall starting April 1, 2026, requiring a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The company also announced the addition of the Bob-omb Blast mode to Mario Kart World, alongside other balancing changes and bug fixes.