Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
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Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top SpotPowerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 has topped the Japanese sales charts, knocking Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream from the number one spot. The Nintendo Switch dominated hardware sales, with the Switch 2 leading the pack, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition and Nintendo Switch Lite.
Famitsu Sales: 6/8/26 – 6/14/26Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan for the week of June 8-14, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for Nintendo Switch was the top seller, with 100,976 units sold. Hardware sales were led by the Nintendo Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 family of consoles.
Famitsu sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 hardware leads in JapanThe latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Nintendo Switch 2 leading with 25,793 units sold for the week of June 8-14. The PlayStation 5 and its variants followed, with the Nintendo Switch Lite and OLED models also showing strong performance. In software, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 debuted at number one on the charts.
Famitsu software sales (6/1/26 – 6/7/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 1st to June 7th. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off on Nintendo Switch 2. The data includes sales figures for various games across Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 platforms.
Japan’s best-selling games of May 2026 – strong second month for Tomodachi Life, Yoshi debutsFamitsu reports that Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was Japan's best-selling game in May 2026, selling over 500,000 copies. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuted in third place with over 50,000 units sold. Nintendo led as the top publisher, and the Nintendo Switch 2 saw a significant sales boost to 700,000 units.
UK Charts: FF7 Rebirth Falls Off A Cliff As FC 26 Returns To The Top SpotThe latest UK video game sales charts show EA SPORTS FC 26 returning to the number one spot, likely due to the start of the World Cup 2026. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth saw a significant drop from second to thirtieth place, a common trend for games after their initial launch week. No new titles entered the top 40 this week.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia back in the top fiveEA Sports FC 26 has reclaimed the top spot in the UK software sales chart for the week ending June 13, 2026, driven by World Cup interest. Nintendo's Pokemon Pokopia also re-entered the top five, leading other Nintendo exclusives like Mario Kart World and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 13, 2026 – Tomodachi Life continues dominant runThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 13, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream maintaining its top position. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft follow in second and third place, respectively, with the rest of the top ten featuring a mix of popular Nintendo titles and other notable games.
Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Sales Continue To Slip, But Tomodachi Life Holds The Newbies At BayNintendo Switch hardware sales in Japan continue to decline following a price hike, with only approximately 23,000 units sold. Despite this, Nintendo software remains strong, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream leading sales, followed by new releases Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and eFootball Kick-Off!.
Famitsu Sales: 6/1/26 – 6/7/26Famitsu has released its physical game sales data for Japan from June 1 to June 7, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch remained the top seller, while the Switch 2 version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was the highest new release. Hardware sales were led by the Switch 2, followed by the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch families.
Famitsu sales (6/1/26 – 6/7/26) – first week sales revealed for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth on Nintendo Switch 2Famitsu has released Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of June 1st to June 7th. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales with 23,059 units, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth debuted at number two on the software charts with 30,657 units sold on the platform.
Summer Game Fest 2026 Nintendo Direct Airs TomorrowNintendo will host a Summer Game Fest Direct presentation on June 9, 2026, at 7am PT/10am ET, showcasing upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The 50-minute presentation will be followed by a Treehouse segment and is expected to feature announcements for titles like Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and The Duskbloods, as well as third-party reveals.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 6, 2026 – Tomodachi Life clears againThe Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 6, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the top position. Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen debuted at #9, while Mina the Hollower dropped out of the top ten. The article also lists the top 30 overall games and top 30 download-only games.
Famitsu software sales (5/25/26 – 5/31/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of May 25-31. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by 007 First Light and Pokemon Pokopia on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 respectively. The data includes sales figures for the top 30 best-selling games across various platforms.
Japanese Charts: Switch Sales Plummet As Price Increase Comes Into PlayFollowing a price increase in Japan on May 25th, Nintendo Switch hardware sales have seen a significant drop. While the Nintendo Switch 2 still leads hardware sales, its numbers have fallen drastically compared to the previous week. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X also saw shifts in their sales figures.- Famitsu sales (5/25/26 – 5/31/26) – first week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales revealed following price increaseThe latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu reveals the first week of Nintendo Switch 2 sales at 31,751 units. This comes after a price increase for the console. The Nintendo Switch 2 also saw strong software sales, with Pokemon Pokopia and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book charting high.
UK Charts: 007 First Light Leaves The Competition Shaken007 First Light debuted at number one on the UK physical sales charts, pushing LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight to second place. Several other titles saw significant movement, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream falling out of the top 40 entirely.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was April 2026's best-selling game in the USTomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the best-selling game in the US in April 2026, generating over $41 million. Pragmata and Crimson Desert followed in second and third place, respectively. The report also noted growth in console and subscription spending, with Fortnite leading in monthly players.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – May 30, 2026 – Mina the Hollower, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, LumenTale all debutThe latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of May 30, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remaining at #1. New releases Mina the Hollower, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, and LumenTale: Memories of Trey all debuted in the top rankings.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is 2026's top new release by revenue to date | Newzoo chartsTomodachi Life: Living the Dream topped Newzoo's revenue charts for new releases in 2026 and overall console revenue in April, attributed to Nintendo's install base. New titles like Pragmata and Windrose also saw strong debuts, though displacing established live-service games remains challenging.