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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 25, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream wins again
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate follow in second and third place respectively, indicating a stable sales landscape.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on top
The 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.
Hurra! Nu blir det muttrar, bultar och spelhelg
Several individuals share their gaming plans for the weekend, including titles like Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts, The Lost Vikings, Pokémon FireRed, and Helldivers 2. Some express interest in newer games such as Pragmata and Death Stranding 2, while others revisit classics or explore indie titles.
ShackStream: Pokemon Fire Red on the Stevetendo Show! Episode 690
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its Pokemon Fire Red fire-type only run in episode 690. The stream focuses on the challenges and progression of this specific playthrough.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life and Pokemon Champions square off for first
The 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.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for March 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia, Monster Hunter Stories 3, Mega Man debut
Nintendo 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.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 4, 2026 – Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 overtakes Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
The 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.
Pokemon Champions Pokemon list, everyone that’s confirmed
Pokemon Champions will launch with over 100 Pokemon, with more planned for future updates. A comprehensive list of confirmed Pokemon is now available, based on previews and footage. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2026, with a patch for Switch 2 and a mobile version to follow.
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen devs found that "the programming sucks" in the original RPGs, but needed Nintendo's help on the remakes because they "hadn't gotten any better at programming since then"
Developers from Game Freak admitted that the programming in the original Pokemon Red and Blue was poor, making the remakes Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen difficult to develop. They required assistance from Nintendo, particularly for implementing the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter, as the team felt their programming skills had not improved since the original titles.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen's recaps, new Pokedex and lower difficulty were all designed to bring in more girls and elderly players, director of the remakes says in resurfaced interview
Junichi Masuda, director of the Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen remakes, revealed in a 2004 interview that design changes were made to attract a wider audience, including girls and elderly players. These changes included lowering the overall difficulty and redesigning the Pokédex to be more like a notebook.
Games Inbox: Is there really going to be a Zelda: Ocarina Of Time remake?
Readers discuss the possibility of a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with some expressing excitement and others skepticism about Nintendo's approach. Other topics include potential Star Fox game ideas, PlayStation 5 price increases, and the design of narrative-driven games like Life Is Strange.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 28, 2026 – Pokemon fights off Mega Man
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 28, 2026, show Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen retaining the top spot. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number four, while Marvel Maximum Collection also saw a strong launch.
The EasySMX S10 Lite Switch 2 controller has the most satisfying buttons I've ever pressed, that my gaming sessions feel like I'm starring in my own ASMR video
The EasySMX S10 Lite controller for the Nintendo Switch offers a comfortable design and satisfyingly clicky buttons, reminiscent of an ASMR experience. Despite lacking premium features like amiibo support and 2.4GHz wireless, it includes a convenient 'one-button wake-up' function and Hall effect sticks at an affordable price point.
What We Played – Crimson Desert, Rushing Beat X & Screamer
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences across a variety of titles. Crimson Desert is noted as phenomenal by some, while others find it less engaging. Other games discussed include Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, Sovereign Syndicate, Sephiria, Rushing Beat X Return of Brawl Brothers, The Pale Beyond, South of Midnight, Resident Evil Village, Screamer, Marathon, Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Project Songbird, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, and Pokémon FireRed.
Pokémon Champions is releasing on Nintendo Switch consoles in early April, but its "free-to-start" package raises some questions about its pricing model
Pokémon Champions is set to release on Nintendo Switch in early April, aiming to evolve the franchise's competitive scene. However, its "free-to-start" model, which includes a Battle Pass, Starter Pack, and Champions Membership, raises concerns about the overall cost for players seeking the best experience. The game will also allow transfers from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but not from Pokémon Go.
ShackStream: Pokemon Fire Red On The Stevetendo Show! Episode
The Stevetendo Show will feature a stream of Pokemon Fire Red. The episode is expected to be lively with the theme of 'Red hot'.
PEGI Recording Drama: Too Much Work for Too Little Euro... | TAG
A glitch in Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch 2 may wipe save files from other games, including The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario titles. In other news, the racing game Screamer is praised for its unique anime-infused arcade style, while Minecraft's Chaos Cubed update introduces a dynamic Sulfur Cube. The voice behind PEGI age rating recordings revealed he was paid only €200, and Marathon's new endgame dungeon offers a challenging RPG experience. Bethesda acknowledges improvements in handling DLC pop-ups, and Crimson Desert faces scrutiny over potential AI-generated art with missing fingers and merged figures.
Why Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are still great 20 years later
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen remain great titles 20 years after their release, offering a classic experience compared to the modern Pokemon games available on the Nintendo Switch. Titles like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Sword and Shield, Legends: Arceus, and Brilliant Diamond represent different eras and gameplay styles within the long-running franchise.
As the Game Boy Advance turns 25, here are seven of the best GBA games you can play on Switch right now, and five we hope show up soon
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance, this article highlights seven beloved GBA titles currently playable on the Nintendo Switch and five more that fans hope will be added soon. The author shares personal memories and discusses the enduring legacy of the handheld's vast library, including iconic series and new franchises that were born on the platform.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 21, 2026 – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen hold off MLB The Show 26
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 21, 2026, show Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen remaining at the top. New release MLB The Show 26 debuted at number three, unable to surpass the classic Pokemon titles. Pre-loads for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection have also begun.