Mouse: P.I. For Hire – Mouseburg Edition
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Nintendo pre-order updates – May 24, 2026 – Epic Mickey: Rebrushed for Switch 2 and more
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi holds off Pokemon Pokopia, Tales of Arise debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 24, 2026, show Yoshi and the Mysterious Book holding the top spot, followed by Pokemon Pokopia. Tales of Arise debuted with two editions in the top ten, while other notable titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza also charted.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 17, 2026 – Yoshi overthrows Pokemon Pokopia
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 17, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" taking the top spot, dethroning "Pokemon Pokopia" due to pre-load sales. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and "Outbound" also entered the top ten.
EDGE #424 review scores – Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Mixtape, more
The July 2026 issue of EDGE magazine, issue #424, features review scores for several games including Mixtape, Pragmata, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Other titles reviewed include Aphelion, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, and Vampire Crawlers.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire publisher PlaySide recoups all expenses since April launch
PlaySide, the publisher of the 1930s cartoon-styled shooter Mouse: P.I. For Hire, has announced that all publishing and marketing expenses since its April launch have been recouped. The game has seen strong sales performance, contributing to a record revenue of $64.6 million for PlaySide and an upscaled FY26 revenue forecast. Console sales now account for 50% of total units sold.
Mouse: P.I. for Hire made all its money back in a month, selling 730,000 copies in "stronger-than-expected" launch with 94% positive Steam reviews
Mouse: P.I. for Hire has achieved strong financial success, selling 730,000 copies across all platforms since its April 16 launch and recouping its development costs within a month. The game, described as a Cuphead-esque boomer shooter with 1930s animation-inspired visuals, has garnered a "Very Positive" rating on Steam with 94% positive reviews. Publisher PlaySide Studios noted that sales exceeded expectations, highlighting the strength of the intellectual property and player engagement.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire Sales Update
Mouse: P.I. For Hire, a first-person shooter with a 1930s cartoon aesthetic, has achieved over 730,000 sales since its release in April. This update provides the latest sales figures for the game.
Nintendo pre-order updates – May 10, 2026 – Star Fox, The Legend of Heroes, more
This article provides a comprehensive list of video games and amiibo currently available for pre-order across various retailers in the United States, Canada, and the UK. Release dates range from May 2026 through November 2026, with some titles listed as TBA 2026.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 10, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia holds on strong, Mixtape debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 10, 2026, show Pokemon Pokopia retaining the top spot. Newcomer Mixtape debuted in the top three download-only games. The charts list the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles available on the platform.
Review – Mouse: P.I for Hire – PS5
Mouse: P.I for Hire is a first-person "Boomer Shooter" developed by Fumi Games and published by PlaySide Studios, featuring the voice talents of Troy Baker as Jack Pepper, a private detective mouse in the anthropomorphic city of Mouseburg. The game blends noir themes with zany humor and fast-paced gunplay, offering weapon upgrades and a charming interactive map for travel between missions. Despite some missions feeling lengthy, the game is praised for its art design, gunplay, and overall presentation, earning an 84% score.
Poor Start for PS5 Exclusive Saros as First Sales Data Emerges
Sony's new PlayStation 5 exclusive, Saros, has had a slow start according to its first sales data. The game ranked 11th in North America and 17th in Europe on the PS Store charts for April, and third in the UK physical sales chart. While it is the number one new release on Amazon for PS5 games, its debut is considered weak for a high-profile release.
Indie Selects for May 2026: Big Moments, Bold Games
Xbox highlights a curated selection of indie games available in May 2026, featuring titles across various genres. The featured games include the cartoon-style first-person shooter Mouse: P.I. for Hire, the narrative RPG Dosa Divas, the co-op horror game Content Warning, the musical RPG People of Note, the stock market sim Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and the survival game Icarus: Console Edition.
PlayStation Store: April 2026’s top downloads
The PlayStation Store has revealed its top download charts for April 2026 across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation VR2. Notable entries include Pragmata and Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes, while NTE: Neverness to Everness appeared on the free-to-play charts.
Players’ Choice: Vote for April 2026’s best new game
PlayStation Blog is launching a monthly poll for players to vote on the best new game released each month, starting with April 2026. Nominees will be selected by the editorial team, and winners will be announced on social channels. Remakes qualify, but re-releases do not.
Nintendo pre-order updates – May 3, 2026 –
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for various games and amiibo across North America, Canada, and the UK, with release dates spanning from April 2026 through November 2026, and some titles listed as TBA 2026. The list includes new releases, collector's editions, and books, with retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop mentioned for pre-orders.
Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (April 2026)
Nintendo Life has revealed its eShop Selects for April 2026, highlighting the top three reviewed games released on the Nintendo Switch eShop that month. Vampire Crawlers took first place, followed by OPUS: Prism Peak and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The article also mentions several honorable mentions and games that narrowly missed the top three.
[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – May 2026
This article prompts readers to share what games they are currently playing in May 2026, mentioning titles like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, and Mouse: P.I. For Hire. It also references a previous discussion about Nintendo Switch Online subscriptions, with users sharing their tenure and opinions on the service's value.
April Xbox Update: Customize Your Console, Manually Add Your Favorite Games on PC, and More.
Microsoft has released its April update for Xbox, introducing new customization options for consoles and PC. Console users can now pin more groups to Home, customize colors, and disable Quick Resume on a per-game basis, alongside a new Play History tab. PC users gain the ability to manually add games to their Xbox library and pin favorites to Home, with improved gamepad cursor functionality.
FZHS – Diablo IV-, Mouse- och Tides of Tomorrow-betygen låsta
The Diablo IV expansion Lord of Hatred has received a score of 84/100 based on 46 reviews. Mouse: P.I. for Hire scored 81/100 from 118 reviews, and the asynchronous multiplayer adventure Tides of Tomorrow received a 76/100 from 40 reviews. A review for Lord of Hatred is expected soon.
Review: Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Switch 2) - A Bold, Risk-Taking FPS, And A Fine Achievement
Mouse: P.I. for Hire is a bold and ambitious first-person shooter for the Nintendo Switch, blending 1920s rubber-hose animation with film noir storytelling and fast-paced 'boomer shooter' gameplay. Despite a slow start, the game evolves into a gripping narrative with satisfying progression, unlocking new abilities and weapons. Debut developer Fumi Games has delivered a visually impressive and unique experience that successfully takes risks.