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UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The PodiumThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 – The Adventures of Elliot debuts, Tomodachi Life back in the top 5The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026, shows The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream climbed to #3, while EA Sports FC 26 remained at #2. The chart includes sales data for numerous titles across various publishers.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for May 2026Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for May 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The data includes a variety of titles, with several Final Fantasy games appearing on the Switch 2 list.
GTA 6 prices potentially leak off a European retailer, and it looks like Rockstar Games is charging between €90 and…A European retailer, fnac, has potentially leaked pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6, with listings ranging from €89.99 to €199.99 and a release date of November 19, 2026. Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not yet officially announced pricing, and pre-orders are set to open soon. The game is expected to launch on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Nintendo 2 Switch eShop charts – June 21, 2026 – Star Fox and The Adventures of Elliot compete for the top spotThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 21, 2026, show Star Fox leading in pre-loads, followed by The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The charts detail the top-selling games, including various editions and expansions for popular titles like Zelda and Pokemon.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th June)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, including replays of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, dives into Rise of the Tomb Raider, and explorations of new titles like Granblue Fantasy: Relink and The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Nintendo Switch. Some are also anticipating upcoming releases and discounts.
Famitsu software sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 8th to June 14th, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for the Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 100,976 units sold. The Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, dominated the top 30 list with numerous titles.
This Week in Switch 2 - Rhythm Heaven Groove preview, Xbox falls & Kingdom Hearts or Kingdom FartsThis Week in Switch 2 covers recent gaming news including a preview of Rhythm Heaven Groove, discussions on The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 4K Remake, and the perceived fall of the Xbox brand. The episode also features a Kingdom Hearts trivia game and mentions free interactive maps for other games.
Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top SpotPowerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 has topped the Japanese sales charts, knocking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream from the number one spot. The Nintendo Switch dominated hardware sales, with the Switch 2 leading the pack, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Nintendo Download: Four Ages, One MissionNintendo's latest download update features new releases like The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and Observer: System Redux for Nintendo Switch. The update also highlights Father's Day game recommendations, pre-orders for Devil May Cry 5, and a Game Trial for EA SPORTS FC 26 for Nintendo Switch Online members. Additionally, promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships and various eShop sales are detailed.
Famitsu Sales: 6/8/26 – 6/14/26Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of June 8-14, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for Nintendo Switch was the top seller, with 100,976 units sold. Hardware sales were led by the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 family of consoles.
Famitsu sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 hardware leads in JapanThe latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 25,793 units sold for the week of June 8-14. The PlayStation 5 and its variants followed, with the Nintendo Switch Lite and OLED models also showing strong performance. In software, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 debuted at number one on the charts.
Famitsu software sales (6/1/26 – 6/7/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 1st to June 7th. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off on Nintendo Switch 2. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
New Switch 2 Bundle Announced For EuropeNintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch bundle for Europe featuring the game Pokémon Pokopia, launching on July 2, 2026. Similar bundles are available in North America with a choice of games. The company also confirmed upcoming price increases for the Nintendo Switch in Europe starting September 1st.- You Can Grab The Nintendo Switch 2 For Just $434 For A Limited TimeWoot, an Amazon company, is offering the Nintendo Switch 2 for $434 with a limited-time coupon code for new accounts, down from its current price of $449. This deal is available until June 19 and represents one of the last opportunities to purchase the console at this price before it increases to $500 on September 1. The bundle includes the console, dock, and controllers, but no games, though it is backward compatible with original Switch software.
Sony Inzone H6 Air Wired Open-back Gaming Headset reviewThe Sony Inzone H6 Air wired gaming headset offers a natural, rich sound thanks to its open-back design and 40mm MDR-MV1 drivers, similar to Sony's studio headphones. While comfortable and lightweight, its microphone picks up significant white noise, and its full potential is best realized on PC with the Inzone Hub software for EQ adjustments. It is recommended for single-player RPG and FPS gamers who prioritize audio quality over wireless features.
Japan’s best-selling games of May 2026 – strong second month for Tomodachi Life, Yoshi debutsFamitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in May 2026, selling over 500,000 copies. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuted in third place with over 50,000 units sold. Nintendo led as the top publisher, and the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant sales boost to 700,000 units.- Super Mario Bros 1, 2 and 3 Free Roam Tracks added to Mario Kart World on Nintendo MusicNintendo has added the Free Roam Tracks from Super Mario Bros. 1, 2, and 3 to the Mario Kart World soundtrack within the free Nintendo Music app. The app is available on iOS and Android devices and features soundtracks from various Nintendo titles.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top SpotThe latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top fiveEA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.