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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.
Famitsu software sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of July 13-19, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 76,786 units sold. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Morning Multiplex
The official announcement trailer for the game Loopquarium has been released. The article also features content creator videos, including one related to Star Fox.
Miyamoto says Nintendo made new Yoshi and Star Fox games because of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that Nintendo's recent game development decisions for Star Fox and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book were directly inspired by the inclusion of their characters in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. This cross-inspiration also applied to Princess Peach: Showtime!, which influenced Peach's portrayal in the film. Nintendo is also planning a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
After Star Fox's Launch and Zelda: Ocarina of Time's Announcement, Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Recent Spate of Remakes and Says They Lead to 'Future Developments'
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has defended the company's recent remakes of classic titles, stating that these newer versions can lead to future developments. This defense comes after the launch of Star Fox and the announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time's remake.
EA Sports UFC 6 and Meccha Chameleon Dominated US Software Sales Charts for June
US video game software sales in June saw EA Sports UFC 6 top the charts, followed by Meccha Chameleon. Despite strong individual game sales and upcoming releases like Grand Theft Auto 6, overall spending dropped 12 percent year-on-year, with hardware sales also experiencing a significant decline.
Miyamoto: Yoshi and Mysterious Book and Star Fox developed because of Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto stated in an interview that the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie influenced the decision to create new games based on characters featured in the films. This includes the development of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and Star Fox.
Despite Xbox console sales doubling YoY, hardware sales across the US are down 62% | US Monthly Charts
Total video game sales in the US experienced a 20% year-on-year decline, dropping from $5.7 billion to $4.5 billion. Hardware sales saw the most significant decrease at 62%, largely due to the Nintendo Switch 2's launch the previous year. Despite this, UFC 6 debuted as the best-selling game, followed by Meccha Chameleon and 007 First Light.
Meccha Chameleon outsells Star Fox in June chart as Xbox console sales rise
Meccha Chameleon and EA Sports UFC 6 were the best-selling games in June, with Meccha Chameleon notably outselling Star Fox. Xbox Series X/S console sales saw a significant 86% increase year-on-year, marking the highest selling month for the consoles in 2026. Despite a strong debut, Meccha Chameleon's player count has seen a notable drop on Steam since launch.
Miyamoto defends the idea that there are too many remakes, explains why Nintendo releases them
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defended the practice of releasing game remakes, stating they provide access to older titles for new generations and can lead to future developments. He mentioned Star Fox 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time as recent examples. Miyamoto also noted that the release of Star Fox and Yoshi games this year was influenced by The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Miyamoto on how Nintendo chooses which games to release, confirms Star Fox and Yoshi games happened because of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the development of new Star Fox and Yoshi games was influenced by their inclusion in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. He stated that Nintendo aims to maintain a strong connection between game development and other media projects, with decisions often made through discussion and collaboration.
Of all the platforms, Xbox is the only one to have just grown year-on-year - but there's a big catch
US video game spending in June dropped 21% year-on-year, with hardware sales declining significantly by 62%. While the Nintendo Switch 2 launch in June 2025 skewed comparisons, Xbox Series X/S was the only platform to see hardware spending growth, albeit from a low base. Subscriptions were the sole segment to experience growth.
