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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 5, 2026 – Star Fox leads againThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 5, 2026, show Star Fox leading for the second consecutive week. Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are also performing well due to ongoing sales. Moonlight Peaks is making a strong debut, ranking sixth overall and first on the download-only list.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 Gets Rudy DLC and Royal Monsters UpdateCapcom has released new content for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, including the paid "Additional Side Story: Rudy" DLC and a free update that adds "Royal Monsters." The DLC, available for $9.99 on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, focuses on the origins of the Royal Felyne and features an encounter with Nergigante. The free update introduces a higher difficulty for the Final Battle, unlocking Royal Monster versions of creatures for experienced players.
Something for the Weekend – 27/06/26This week's gaming news was dominated by Grand Theft Auto 6, with pre-orders going live and details about the Ultimate Edition and digital-only physical copies revealed. Other news includes Bungie layoffs, SteamOS availability on PCs, and price increases for Xbox Series consoles. Several games received reviews, including Zero Parades: For Dead Spies and Gothic 1 Remake, while previews were offered for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
10 great games to grab during the Steam Summer Sale 2026The Steam Summer Sale 2026 offers significant discounts on a variety of PC games until July 9th. Notable deals include Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at 60% off, Dave the Diver at 50% off, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 90% off. The sale features a mix of genres and includes titles like Blasphemous 2, Robocop: Rogue City, and Hotline Miami.
Monster Hunter Stories 3 gets a Rudy DLC side storyCapcom has released the Additional Side Story: Rudy DLC for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, available on PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series consoles. This DLC features the Felyne character Navirou and the elder dragon Nergigante. A free update also introduced Royal Monsters and a new Hard difficulty level.
Capcom had "no idea" how Pragmata would be received, Hugh actor says, but now the star of the 'Space dad' banger is getting touching messages from people considering their own relationship with familyDavid Menkin, the voice actor for Hugh Williams in Capcom's Pragmata, shared that the development team was unsure how the game would be received but is now getting positive messages from players. The game, which launched in April and has sold two million copies, has resonated with players on a personal level, prompting discussions about family relationships. Capcom is considering developing Pragmata into a series.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 sale live, here are the big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sales – Metroid Prime 4, Hades 2, Resident Evil, moreAmazon's Prime Day 2026 sale features significant discounts on numerous Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games, including titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Hades 2, and Resident Evil Requiem. The sale requires an Amazon Prime membership, and some deals are time-limited.
Capcom Spotlight presentation announced for June 25Capcom announced a new Capcom Spotlight presentation scheduled for June 25, airing at 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET. The broadcast will feature updates on Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, all of which are planned for the Nintendo Switch 2. This follows a previous presentation in March that showcased other Capcom titles.
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.
Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter are still going strong because their direction is no longer "tied to the ideas of a single creator," Capcom exec saysCapcom's President and COO Haruhiro Tsujimoto stated that the company's success with series like Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and Street Fighter is due to a shift away from single-creator driven development towards a team-based approach. This allows franchises to continue even if original creators depart, contrasting with series like Metal Gear Solid which have been heavily reliant on Hideo Kojima. Capcom aims to nurture all its titles, including Devil May Cry, with this collaborative development model.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 12: PlayStation Mid-Year DealsPlayStation is offering mid-year deals on titles like ARC Raiders and Mortal Kombat Legacy Kollection, with additional free games for PlayStation Plus members. Xbox features Capcom publisher sales, including Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, while the Nintendo eShop also has Capcom discounts. Various other publishers like Atari and RGG Studio also have sales across platforms.
Monster Hunter Wilds confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2Monster Hunter Wilds has been officially confirmed for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date to be announced later. Capcom also revealed the Ascendance DLC, which will add new Elder Dragons, Master Rank content, and sky-island locales. The article also briefly mentions that Monster Hunter Stories 3 is already available on the platform.
Capcom learns all the right lessons from Pragmata's success: "The creation of completely new IPs is an important initiative" that "we intend to continue pursuing"Capcom is doubling down on the creation of new intellectual properties, citing the success of Pragmata as a key lesson. The publisher views new IPs as crucial for sustainable growth and intends to continue pursuing them, leveraging the development expertise gained from Pragmata. This strategy complements their established franchises like Resident Evil and Monster Hunter.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
"I really couldn't sleep": In an absurd year for Capcom, Pragmata creators did not want to be the first…Capcom director Yonghee Cho and producer Naoto Oyama discuss the development and launch of their new IP, Pragmata. Cho expressed significant pre-launch anxiety due to it being his directorial debut and his desire for the game to succeed for Capcom. Both were relieved when positive media and player reviews confirmed the game's success, comparing the pressure to a baton race within Capcom's strong 2026 lineup.
Hands On: Onimusha: Way of the Sword Is Set to Continue Capcom's Generational Winning StreakCapcom's upcoming title, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, shows significant promise based on a recently released demo. The game modernizes the classic Onimusha formula with a unique, tactical combat system that avoids Souls-like or typical hack-and-slash mechanics. Set for a 2026 release, the demo suggests a dark and atmospheric experience with satisfying weight and responsive controls, potentially becoming another hit in Capcom's strong generational lineup.
More Switch Games Receive Switch 2 Backwards Compatibility FixesNintendo has released compatibility updates for several Nintendo Switch games on the Nintendo Switch 2, including Dragon Quest Builders, Monster Hunter Stories, and Wolfenstein: Youngblood. The company has also identified and documented issues with other titles, such as Ghost Master: Resurrection and Grandia HD Collection, which remain unsupported or have progression and audio problems.
New batch of backwards compatibility fixes for Switch games on Nintendo Switch 2Nintendo is continuing to work with developers to fix issues with Nintendo Switch games on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Several titles have received updates to improve performance and fix bugs, though some games remain unsupported or have specific known issues.
Nintendo releases new wave of backwards compatibility fixes for Switch games on Switch 2Nintendo continues to release patches for the Nintendo Switch 2, addressing backwards compatibility issues for various Switch games. Recent updates have fixed several titles, including Dragon Quest Builders and Wolfenstein: Youngblood. However, some games like Ghost Master: Resurrection and Grandia HD Collection are experiencing specific problems, while others such as Attack on Titan 2 are currently unsupported.
Why Pragmata disappeared for 6 years, and how Capcom built a new IP while the games industry implodedCapcom director Yonghee Cho and producer Naoto Oyama discuss the challenging six-year development of the new IP Pragmata, including early announcement regrets and the evolution of its hacking and shooting gameplay. Despite production difficulties and the COVID-19 pandemic, the game achieved strong player satisfaction upon its 2026 release, with the developers highlighting the importance of strong character design and player feedback in its success.