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MAR10 Day Returns With Festivities For Fans Of All Ages In Honour Of The Super Mario Bros. 40th AnniversaryNintendo is celebrating Super Mario's 40th anniversary with MAR10 Day festivities, including discounts on select Nintendo Switch games and special offers for Nintendo Switch Online members. Fans can also enjoy the Super Mario Galaxy Movie and participate in Mario Kart World My Nintendo Open Series challenges. Additionally, select retailers are offering opportunities to try Nintendo Switch 2 systems and receive exclusive merchandise with game purchases.
Nintendo leaks new battle mode for Mario Kart World as update expected next weekNintendo accidentally revealed a new Bob-omb Blast battle mode for Mario Kart World in a now-deleted post, suggesting an update is imminent. The leak occurred during promotions for Mario Day, which also includes sales on the Nintendo eShop and new titles for Nintendo Switch Online.
Famitsu software sales (2/23/26 – 3/1/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of February 23 to March 1. Resident Evil Requiem debuted at the top of the charts on PlayStation 5, followed by its Nintendo Switch 2 version. The Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch platforms dominated the top 30 list with numerous new and existing titles.
Nintendo announces MAR10 Day 2026 celebrationsNintendo is celebrating MAR10 Day with various events and promotions honoring the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. and the upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Festivities include in-game events for Mario Kart World, a sweepstakes for a trip to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, and special offers on Nintendo Switch games.
Several Mario Games Are Now On Sale On The Switch eShop For MAR10 Day (UK)Nintendo is offering discounts on several Super Mario titles for Nintendo Switch as part of its MAR10 Day celebrations. Games like Super Mario Party Jamboree, Super Mario RPG, and Luigi's Mansion 3 are available at reduced prices on the eShop until March 15th.
US: Nintendo Download for 5th March, 2026Nintendo of America has announced the latest Nintendo Download for March 5, 2026, featuring new releases and pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. New titles include Pokémon Pokopia, Blue Prince, Minishoot' Adventures, and Rotwood. Pre-orders are open for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and WWE 2K26. The update also highlights Mario-themed content for MAR10 Day and new additions to Nintendo Music and eShop sales.
The Best Nintendo Switch Deals This Week (March 3, 2026)This week's Nintendo Switch deals include discounts on numerous games, accessories, and consoles, with many savings available through Woot's ongoing event. Notable game deals feature first-party titles like Pokemon Legends: Z-A and third-party releases such as Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Accessory bundles and console price cuts on the Switch Lite and refurbished OLED model are also available.
Nominees Announced for The Game Awards 2024 - NintendoFuseThe nominees for The Game Awards 2024 have been announced, featuring a strong presence from publishers like PlayStation, Square Enix, and Xbox. Nintendo has six nominated games, while the awards ceremony is scheduled for December 12, with public voting open until December 11. Winners will be decided by a jury vote and public fan vote.
Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 — New Hardware, GameChat, and Massive Game Lineup Revealed - NintendoFuseNintendo has officially revealed the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch on June 5, 2025, for $449.99. The new hybrid console features a larger 7.9-inch display, enhanced processing power, 256 GB of storage, and new features like GameChat for voice and video communication. The launch lineup includes first-party titles such as Mario Kart World and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, alongside strong third-party support from companies like FromSoftware and Rockstar Games.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition review – RefurbishedThis review examines the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, describing it as a lovingly refurbished home rather than a reinvention. The updated version enhances the core life simulation experience with crisper visuals, richer colors, improved lighting, smoother animations, and faster load times, making it a more polished and definitive edition of the beloved game.
Pokemon Waves And Winds Creates A Big Question For Switch 2 This YearWith the announcement of Pokemon Waves and Winds for 2027, Nintendo faces a question about which exclusive game will anchor the Nintendo Switch 2's holiday season this year. The company president acknowledged weaker-than-expected overseas Switch 2 sales, highlighting the need for a strong exclusive title. Potential candidates include new entries in major franchises like Mario, Super Smash Bros., Mario Party, Luigi's Mansion, or even a Zelda remake, as the system currently lacks a major exclusive for the competitive holiday period.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition Switch 2 Upgrade Is Good But Needs Work | Console CreaturesThis analysis examines the paid upgrade for Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch 2, comparing its resolution and frame rate improvements to free updates for other Nintendo titles. While the upgrade offers a bump to 4K resolution and 60fps, issues like environmental pop-in and minor load time improvements persist, leading to confusion about the paid model.
Nintendo Music soundtrack updates for Feb. 23rd, 2026Nintendo has been consistently adding soundtracks from its various games to the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online members. Recent additions include music from Super Mario Land 2, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and many more titles spanning decades of Nintendo history. The app allows users to stream or download music, search by game or track, and even loop or extend tracks for background listening.
Nintendo Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025Nintendo has officially announced the Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025, for $449.99, featuring a larger 7.9-inch screen, 4K docked output, and 256GB of storage. The console will support most original Switch games, with optional paid upgrade packs for select titles, and will introduce new features like GameChat and magnetic Joy-Con 2 controllers. Launch titles include Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, with more exclusives and third-party support from games like Elden Ring and Hades 2 confirmed.
Best-selling video games in the U.S. in November 2024EA Sports College Football 25 has become the best-selling sports video game in US history by dollar sales, ranking in the top 50 best-selling games of all time. Overall video game spending in November 2024 totaled $5.8 billion, a 7% year-over-year decline, partly due to earlier release dates for major titles. PlayStation 5 sales saw a 15% increase, offsetting declines in Xbox and Nintendo Switch hardware.- Top 10 best-selling video games in the UK in November 2024UK video game sales in November 2024 saw a 33% year-on-year decline, largely due to the absence of a major Call of Duty launch in the month and Black Friday falling outside the reporting window. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remained the top seller, while new releases like Dragon Age: The Veilguard underperformed expectations. Despite a dip in overall console sales compared to last year, the newly launched PlayStation 5 Pro showed strong initial demand.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million SalesThis article details the best-selling first-party games on the Nintendo Switch, listing 87 titles that have surpassed one million units sold as of March 2026. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leads the pack with over 71 million sales, followed by Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The list includes sales figures and brief descriptions for each game, also noting some early Switch 2 titles that have reached the milestone.