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Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 23, 2026 – Tomodachi Life is unbeatable
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 23, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New releases like Rune Dice and Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection also appeared on the download-only list. The article provides a comprehensive ranking of the top 30 games and download-only titles.
Ranking the Zelda games on Nintendo Switch from best to worst
This article ranks all main series The Legend of Zelda games available on the Nintendo Switch, from best to worst. It also briefly discusses spin-off titles like Hyrule Warriors and Cadence of Hyrule. The ranking places The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at the top, followed closely by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Famitsu software sales (5/11/26 – 5/17/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of May 11-17, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with over 98,000 units sold. Several Nintendo Switch 2 titles also appeared in the top 30, including Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World.
Nintendo Music Adds Another Zelda Soundtrack, Here's Every Song Included
The Nintendo Music app has been updated to include the full soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, featuring 105 tracks composed by Ryō Nagamatsu. This addition joins other Zelda soundtracks already available on the service for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones gets Nintendo Switch 2 bump
The UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026, sees Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream return to the number one spot. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle re-entered the top 40 at second place following the release of its Nintendo Switch 2 version.
UK Charts: Indiana Jones Commences His Great Circular Crusade On Switch 2
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle debuted at number 2 on the UK physical sales charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, with 99% of sales on that platform. Despite a strong launch, it was outsold by Nintendo's Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. The strong performance of Indiana Jones on the Switch 2 suggests high demand for major ports on the upcoming console.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 17, 2026 – Yoshi overthrows Pokemon Pokopia
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 17, 2026, show "Yoshi and the Mysterious Book" taking the top spot, dethroning "Pokemon Pokopia" due to pre-load sales. "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" and "Outbound" also entered the top ten.
The best SD cards for Nintendo Switch 2
This guide covers the best MicroSD Express cards for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, highlighting brands like Samsung, Lexar, and SanDisk. Due to high demand from AI data centers, these cards are currently expensive, with a 512 GB SanDisk option recommended for balancing price and storage. The article also suggests splitting game libraries between physical and digital to save space, listing several Nintendo Switch 2 games that are large downloads.
This game about being a chaotic mage might be the best indie immersive sim you can play, as I learned after destroying a…
Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Souls is an indie immersive sim that blends Zelda-like exploration with a deep spellcasting system. Players can combine up to five spells to solve puzzles and interact with a highly systemic world, leading to emergent and often chaotic gameplay. The game encourages experimentation, with mistakes often resulting in humorous slapstick moments rather than harsh penalties.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life on a strong run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 16, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Several other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe also feature prominently in the all-games list, while download-only games like Pokemon FireRed and Nine Sols are highlighted.
Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it in 2026? Our verdict
This analysis evaluates the value of Nintendo Switch Online in 2026, considering its evolution since its 2018 launch. While initial online play faced criticism, the service now offers a robust library of retro games from NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, GameCube, and more, alongside features like cloud saves and free DLC for Expansion Pack members. Despite some drawbacks like limited drip-feeding of new retro titles and certain game exclusions from cloud save functionality, the subscription is deemed a worthwhile investment due to its expanded benefits and competitive pricing, especially with family plans.
LEGO Zelda Great Deku Tree set being retired, here’s where you can get it
The LEGO The Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree set, inspired by Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild, is reportedly being retired and will likely be unavailable starting in July. The 2,500-piece set includes detailed models, interactive features, and minifigures of Link, Princess Zelda, Hestu, and other characters.
Get The Lego Legend Of Zelda Deku Tree Model Before It Retires
The Lego Group has announced that its popular Legend of Zelda: Great Deku Tree set, which launched in January 2025, is being retired later this year. The 2-in-1 set allows builders to construct either the Breath of the Wild or Ocarina of Time version of the Great Deku Tree and includes multiple minifigures and brick-built characters. This set is part of Lego's Nintendo-themed display models, with other sets based on Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Pokemon also available.
PSA: Lego Is Officially Retiring Its First Zelda Set, Get It Before It's Gone
Lego is officially retiring its first The Legend of Zelda building set, the 'Great Deku Tree 2-in-1', which features designs from Ocarina of Time and Breath of the Wild. The set, priced at $299.99, is listed on Lego's "last chance to buy" webpage and is expected to be fully retired by July. This news comes as Lego expands its Zelda line and ahead of a live-action movie release.
You'll be able to see the live-action Legend of Zelda film sooner than expected, as release date gets moved up
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto announced that the live-action The Legend of Zelda film's release date has been moved up to April 30, 2025, from its previously scheduled May 7, 2027 date. Filming for the movie, which stars Bo Bragson as Princess Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link, has wrapped. There are also reports of a potential The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for the Nintendo Switch 2.
More Rumours About The Zelda Movie Cast Surface Online
New rumors suggest Albert Latailakepa is playing a Goron and Evelyn Towersey is playing Fado in the live-action Legend of Zelda movie, which has a new release date of April 2027. A dog resembling one from Breath of the Wild was also reportedly seen on set with a badge displaying the film's rumored codename 'Umami'.
Legend Of Zelda Movie May Feature A Very Good Boy From Breath Of The Wild
A new set photo from the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie suggests the inclusion of a Hylian retriever, similar to the dogs found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. The movie, starring Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Princess Zelda, is directed by Wes Ball and has had its release date shifted to April 30, 2027.
Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom's Pilotable Mech Gets An Amiibo This Year
Nintendo is releasing a new Amiibo figure for Mineru's Construct from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on September 17, 2026, for $35. The larger, more detailed figure can be scanned into Nintendo Switch consoles to unlock in-game items for various Zelda titles, including Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild.
10 Best Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 RPGs to play in 2026
This guide rounds up the best role-playing games available on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, focusing on titles playable on the new console. It highlights games like Octopath Traveler 0, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, detailing their unique features and why they are recommended for RPG fans.
The Canadian Game Awards Are Approaching Fast!
The sixth annual Canadian Game Awards show will take place in Toronto on May 21, celebrating the Canadian gaming industry. Hosted by voice actors Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, the event will feature presenters like Patricia Summersett and include the Eh! Game Showcase for attendees to interact with playable games and developers. Voting for the Fan Choice Award is still open.
