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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 15, 2026 – Tomodachi Life still winning, The Lord of the Rings debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 15, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remaining in the top spot. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition debuted at number 16 overall and third in the download-only ranking.
Nintendo Operating Profit Rises in Spite of Sales Decrease - NintendoFuse
Nintendo reported a significant 150.5% year-over-year increase in operating profit for the first quarter of its fiscal year, despite a 9.5% decrease in net sales. The company highlighted strong adoption of the Nintendo Switch 2 and confirmed backward compatibility with Nintendo Switch software. Upcoming releases include new titles for Switch and Switch 2, alongside successful movie ventures like the Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 8, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on top, Kynseed debuts
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 8, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. New release Kynseed debuted at #11 overall and second on the download-only list. The charts also feature popular titles like Minecraft, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and various Mario and Pokemon games.
Nintendo’s dream 2026: a $300 million tariff refund, a billion-dollar Mario Galaxy movie and a Switch that won’t quit
Nintendo reported a 150% profit increase, partly due to a $300 million tariff refund from the U.S. government. The company's financial report also highlighted strong performance from its intellectual property, with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossing over $1 billion, though it fell short of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Nintendo Switch continues to sell well, with the Switch 2 surpassing the GameCube's lifetime sales.
Nintendo does care about Mario lore – here’s why
Nintendo has recently shown a renewed focus on developing lore and story elements within its Super Mario universe games, moving beyond the series' traditionally simple plots. Recent titles like Super Mario Galaxy, Donkey Kong Bananza, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book have introduced more complex narratives and character development, sparking discussion among fans about the franchise's evolving storytelling.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – August 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream still dominating
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for August 1, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, a recent release, has fallen to number 10. The charts detail the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only titles.
Super Mario Sunshine is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, seemingly letting Switch 2 owners play a worse version…
Nintendo has confirmed that Super Mario Sunshine will be added to Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack on August 13. The announcement, made via a trailer presented in 4:3 aspect ratio, suggests that the version available through the subscription service may not include the visual improvements found in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars collection.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto doesn't play games anymore - with one exception
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto revealed in a Famitsu interview that he rarely plays video games anymore, with the exception of helping his grandchildren clear titles like Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker. He also discussed his views on console hardware, suggesting that players prioritize gameplay experiences over raw specs, citing the success of the original Nintendo Switch.
Vilka är det som jobbar med FZ?
This article introduces the staff behind the Swedish gaming website FZ, describing them as passionate gamers with diverse tastes and strong opinions. It highlights their backgrounds, favorite games, music, films, and books, aiming to connect them with the FZ community.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 25, 2026 – Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game makes its debut at #7 overall and leads the download-only category. Rhythm Heaven Groove remains at #2.
5 unpopular opinions about Nintendo and hot takes
This article presents several unpopular opinions about Nintendo games, including that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is good but not great, Mario & Luigi: Brothership has pacing issues, The Wind Waker wastes player time, and that Kirby does have some bad games. It also argues that Paper Mario: Color Splash is not as bad as its public perception suggests.
Miyamoto says Nintendo receives global support because it thinks of fun and its fans first instead of what’s trending, not interested in terms like ‘recouping costs’
Shigeru Miyamoto states that Nintendo's enduring global support stems from prioritizing fun and fans over trends or short-term financial goals like recouping costs. He emphasizes creating unique, appealing products by focusing on the core fun of gameplay, citing examples like Splatoon and Pokémon. Miyamoto also touched upon the development pipeline influenced by the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Nintendo's approach to creating new characters.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life starts a new streak
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 18, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. The charts list the top 30 best-selling games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Mario Tennis Fever update 1.1.0 brings Mario Galaxy and online GameShare
Mario Tennis Fever has received update 1.1.0, introducing a new Galaxy Court themed after Super Mario Galaxy with altered ball physics, a Black Hole Racket, and a new Galaxy Court Match mode. The update also enables online GameShare functionality via GameChat, allowing up to four players to play with a single game copy, provided they have a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Mario Tennis Fever gets free Super Mario Galaxy-themed update
Nintendo has released a free update for Mario Tennis Aces, themed after Super Mario Galaxy. The update adds a new Galaxy Court, a Black Hole Racket, a Polari skin for Luma, and support for GameShare via GameChat. A new Galaxy Court Match is also available in Mix-It-Up mode.
Get your hands on a new Super Mario 40th anniversary pin set with retailer offer
GameStop is offering a Super Mario 40th anniversary pin set to customers who spend $100 on Mario games in-store. The pin set features designs from various Mario titles, including Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. Best Buy previously offered a similar collectible case for the anniversary.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life returns to the top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream returning to the number one spot, bumping Rhythm Heaven Groove to second. Moonlight Peaks debuted at third place in its first week. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top
Rhythm Heaven Groove has topped the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 4, 2026, overtaking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. Moonlight Peaks also debuted on the charts following pre-load availability. The article lists the top 30 games overall and the top 30 download-only titles.
Nintendo Download: Play It By Ear in Rhythm Heaven Groove – Available Today!
Nintendo has announced its latest download offerings for the Nintendo Switch, featuring the rhythm game Rhythm Heaven Groove and Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. Pre-orders are now open for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, set to launch on August 11. The update also highlights ongoing summer sales on the Nintendo eShop and promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie launches onto Peacock on July 30
The animated Super Mario Galaxy movie, produced by Illumination and Nintendo, is set to launch on Peacock on July 30. This follows the success of another Mario animated film which grossed over a billion dollars.