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Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released the Japanese software sales data for the weeks of August 3-9 and August 10-16, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders topped the charts for both weeks on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively. Several new titles debuted, including Beast of Reincarnation and Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PlayStation 5, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2.
What Goes Into A Game Price Tag?
The article explores the factors influencing video game pricing, from the standard $70 AAA price point to lower-cost indie titles. Experts and developers discuss how production costs, market demand, and pricing strategies impact a game's success, with examples like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Mina the Hollower illustrating different approaches. The piece highlights that while some games command premium prices, others thrive by offering lower entry points to reach a wider audience.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered shoots to the top for Nintendo Switch 2 launch
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026, driven by its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Mario Kart World also performed strongly, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
Why Are Video Game Consoles So Expensive These Days (And Games Historically Cheap)?
Video game consoles and games are becoming increasingly expensive due to a confluence of factors including tariffs, AI-driven demand for components, and a structural shift in the console business model. Experts predict hardware costs will remain high for several more years, potentially impacting future console generations like the PlayStation 6 and Project Helix.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 16, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4 dethrones Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 16, 2026, show The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered taking the top spot, dethroning Splatoon Raiders. New releases Madden NFL 27 and The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition also performed well, landing at second and fifth place respectively.
Riffs on GoldenEye 007, Star Fox and Kingdom Hearts, and other new indie games worth checking out
This week's indie game roundup highlights several titles inspired by the 1990s, alongside games featuring dogs, cats, and sheep. The article aims to showcase new indie releases worth checking out.
Star Fox 100 percent completion criteria list
This guide details the criteria for achieving 100 percent completion in Star Fox on Nintendo Switch, which involves clearing Campaign Mode with all medals and alternate routes, completing all Normal and Expert Challenges, and unlocking all backgrounds and emblems. The process is described as time-consuming and skill-intensive, taking approximately 50 hours to complete efficiently.
8 of the most unexpected games Nintendo has ever released
This article explores some of Nintendo's most unexpected game releases, challenging the notion that the company only focuses on its major franchises. It highlights titles like Everybody 1-2 Switch, Mother 3, and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, discussing why their releases were surprising and their reception.
Wild Blue Skies Is Star Fox For Experts
Wild Blue Skies is an indie game that serves as a direct homage to the classic Star Fox series, particularly Star Fox 64. It closely emulates the gameplay mechanics, level design, and even narrative structure of its inspiration, while introducing some smart tweaks like separate buttons for regular and charged shots, and a higher difficulty curve. The game features anthropomorphic animal pilots and a familiar villainous plot, but is set on a single world with fighter jets instead of spaceships.
Pure Nintendo Magazine Reveals the Cover of Issue 72, Arriving Soon!
Pure Nintendo Magazine has revealed the cover for its upcoming Issue 72, which will feature a review of Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2. The issue will also include coverage of games available on the original Nintendo Switch, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Constance, and Tomodachi Life. Additionally, a film-themed segment will explore which Nintendo games could be adapted into movies.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 8, 2026 – Resident Evil Requiem on top, Pokemon Pokopia leads for Nintendo Switch 2
Resident Evil Requiem has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 8, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia leads for Nintendo Switch 2, rising to third place, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains at fourth.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch digital games for July 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops for July 2026. Splatoon 3 debuted at number one on the Switch 2 charts, while Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the Switch charts. The data includes a wide range of titles, from new releases like Village in the Shade and Digimon Story: Time Stranger to perennial sellers like Minecraft and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 9, 2026 – Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk all debut
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 9, 2026, show new debuts from Lies of P, Final Fantasy 14, and Big Walk. Other notable entries include Madden NFL 27, Duskfade, and The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered Deluxe Edition. The charts also list download-only titles, with Lies of P and Big Walk leading that category.
Famitsu software sales (7/27/26 – 8/2/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released the Japanese software sales data for the week of July 27, 2026, to August 2, 2026. Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 led the charts, followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove and Village in the Shade. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Nintendo Coy On Star Fox Numbers After Super Mario Galaxy Movie Push
Nintendo has remained vague about the sales numbers for the new Star Fox game on Nintendo Switch 2, stating it has "performed steadily" since its release. Despite a marketing push including Fox McCloud's appearance in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, the game has not yet reached significant sales milestones, missing the 1 million unit threshold for dedicated reporting.
Nintendo financial results – August 2026 – Switch 2 at 23.68 million, Switch at 156.59 million, more
Nintendo's August 2026 financial report reveals strong performance for the fiscal year's first quarter. The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold 19.86 million units, with 48.71 million software units sold, while the original Nintendo Switch has reached 156.59 million hardware units sold. The company also reported significant increases in net sales and operating profit, driven by strong software sales and digital revenue.
Is Nintendo Losing Its Soul?
This article questions whether Nintendo is losing its creative identity, citing the upcoming Switch 2 as an iterative console and the Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Star Fox remakes as safe, generic choices. The author also points to the Mario movies as formulaic, suggesting a potential decline in Nintendo's unique artistic vision.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders holds on strong, physical Xenoblade 1 for Nintendo Switch 2 debuts
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 1, 2026, shows Splatoon Raiders holding strong at number two. The physical release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition debuted at number sixteen.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – August 2, 2026 – Xenoblade Chronicles 2 makes a run at Splatoon Raiders
The Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of August 2, 2026, show Splatoon Raiders at the top, with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and its upgrade pack also performing strongly. Final Fantasy 14 is set to launch on the platform and has already charted during its pre-load period.
10 Smash Bros. characters that are probably getting redesigns in the next game
This article speculates on which characters in Super Smash Bros. are likely to receive redesigns in a future installment, considering recent visual updates in other Nintendo titles. It highlights potential changes for Fox, Falco, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Bowser, Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, King Dedede, and Shulk, discussing how their appearances in games like Star Fox, Donkey Kong Country, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom might influence their next Smash Bros. iterations.
