The Oregon Trail
News, coverage and analysis tracking The Oregon Trail across the outlets.- etc.This article examines how video games like The Oregon Trail and post-apocalyptic titles set in locations like Las Vegas portray American history and culture. It explores the thematic connections and narrative devices used to represent the American experience in interactive media.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on topRhythm 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 Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiarThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 9, 2026 – Tomodachi Life holds off Smash Bros. againThe latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 9, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot, fending off competition from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Wax Heads made its debut in the download-only top ten.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for A Short Hike, Octopath Traveler 0, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring its lowest prices ever on a wide selection of games, including A Short Hike and Octopath Traveler. The sale encompasses numerous titles across various genres, with significant discounts available on many popular and niche games.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 2, 2026 – nothing is stopping Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 2, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. New download-only titles like Elementallis and Monster Crown: Sin Eater also made appearances in the top 30.- IGEA Announces the 2026 AGDAsThe Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) will return in 2026, celebrating the Australian games industry with nominations now open until June 7. The ceremony will be held on October 7 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre as part of Melbourne International Games Week, recognizing outstanding games, studios, and individuals.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 25, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream wins againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 25, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top spot. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate follow in second and third place respectively, indicating a stable sales landscape.
Beloved YouTuber The Gaming Historian moves on from making videos with a 'parting gift': A ton of ancient Nintendo court docs you can browse on the Internet ArchiveYouTuber Norman Caruso, known as The Gaming Historian, is retiring from video creation due to burnout after a decade and a half of producing documentaries. As a parting gift, he has released a large collection of scanned court documents from a 1982 legal case between Universal Studios and Nintendo regarding the game Donkey Kong.- Pretty Derby’, ‘Super Dark Deception’, Plus Today’s Other Releases and Sales – TouchArcadeThe Nintendo Switch eShop has received several new releases, including the horse-girl party game Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash, the sprite-based horror title Super Dark Deception, and the choice-based visual novel Date Z. The article also details numerous new and expiring sales on a variety of indie and established titles.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – March 7, 2026 – Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen lead againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of March 7, 2026, show Pokemon FireRed and Pokemon LeafGreen retaining their top positions. These titles are expected to hold their spots until the upcoming release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream next month.