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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.
Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 20-26, 2026. Splatoon Raiders for the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at number one with 474,684 units sold. The Nintendo Switch remains the dominant platform, with several titles from its library appearing in the top 30.
Wakkaah fortsätter utforska Raccoon City i RE: Requiem
Streamer Wakkaah will continue their playthrough of Resident Evil: Requiem, focusing on Leon and Grace's journey through Raccoon City. The stream is scheduled for July 30th at 7:00 PM CET and will be available on YouTube and Twitch. The article also lists upcoming streams for July and August featuring various games.
Japan’s best-selling games of June 2026 – Star Fox, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and more debut
Famitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in June 2026, selling over 150,000 copies. New releases Star Fox and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for the Nintendo Switch 2 also charted, alongside Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 and eFootball: Kick-Off. Nintendo led publisher sales, while the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant decline in hardware sales following a price increase.
Star Fox Battle Mode tips and tricks
This guide provides tips and tricks for excelling in Star Fox's Battle Mode, a surprisingly in-depth multiplayer component. It covers essential combat maneuvers, the strategic use of power-ups like EMP and Force Fields, and mode-specific advice for maps like Sector Y. The article emphasizes radar awareness, evasive tactics, and team coordination for achieving victory and unlocking cosmetic rewards.
We get inked with Splatoon Raiders! Pure Nintendo Podcast E172
The Pure Nintendo Podcast episode E172 features hosts Jemma and Kirk discussing Splatoon Raiders and other Nintendo news. Topics include Octopath Traveler's Switch 2 Editions, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Star Fox sales, Gamescom, a new Resident Evil movie trailer, and personal gaming updates.
Star Fox (Switch 2) Review
This review of Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch notes that while enemy tracking mechanics are familiar and well-executed, the Landmaster tank sections remain a low point. The reviewer expresses surprise that these tank levels were not improved from previous iterations.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026 – Splatoon Raiders immediately hits #1
Splatoon Raiders debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending July 25, 2026. Several other Nintendo titles, including Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and Pokemon Pokopia, also charted well. The list features a wide range of games from various publishers.
Star Fox’s toughest Expert challenges ranked, plus tips for clearing each one
This article ranks the most difficult Expert Challenges in Star Fox's Challenge Mode, providing tips for players to overcome each obstacle. The challenges are presented in order of difficulty, with detailed strategies for missions like clearing Bolse without taking laser hits, destroying Umbra-Class Defense Stations, and defeating Andross without taking damage. The lack of checkpoints in Challenge Mode is highlighted as a significant factor contributing to the difficulty.
Resident Evil 4 is best-selling modern remake but the top 5 is surprising
Resident Evil 4 is the best-selling modern remake, selling approximately 16.8 million copies. The analysis, based on data from 2020 onwards, reveals a surprising top five including Ark: Survival Ascended and The Last of Us Part I, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Silent Hill 2 also performing well. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defended the prevalence of remakes, viewing them as a way to introduce older titles to new audiences and pave the way for future developments.
