Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
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Famitsu sales (9/21/26 – 9/27/26) – first week sales revealed for Dragon Quest 11 S on Nintendo Switch 2
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales figures for the week of September 21-27, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, while Derby Stallion 2 topped the software charts. Dragon Quest 11 S for the Nintendo Switch 2 debuted at fifth place.
Japan’s best-selling games of August 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove on top, Village in the Shade has a strong debut
Famitsu has released Japan's best-selling games for August 2026, with Rhythm Heaven Groove topping the charts for the second month. Village in the Shade debuted strongly, while Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition also saw significant sales. Nintendo Switch 2 hardware sales saw a slight increase.
Famitsu software sales (9/14/26 – 9/20/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of September 14-20, 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave debuted at the top on Nintendo Switch 2, followed by Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on both Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The data includes sales figures for numerous titles across various platforms.
Famitsu sales (9/14/26 – 9/20/26) – first week sales revealed for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of September 14-20, 2026. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave debuted at the top of the software charts with 127,131 units sold on the Nintendo Switch 2, while hardware sales saw the Nintendo Switch 2 leading the pack.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 26, 2026 – Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave hangs on to the top 10
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 26, 2026, shows EA Sports FC 27 debuting at number one. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave remains in the top ten, holding the eighth position.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 26, 2026 – Super Mario Galaxy now on top
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 26, 2026, show Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 taking the top spot. Metroid Dread dropped to fourth place, while Minecraft Dungeons is poised for a strong debut. The list includes a wide range of popular titles across both full game and download-only categories.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch digital games for August 2026
Nintendo has released the top-selling digital games for August 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops. Village in the Shade topped the charts for the Switch 2, while Rhythm Heaven Fever led on the original Switch. The lists feature a mix of new releases and enduring popular titles.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 19, 2026 – Metroid Dread rises to the top thanks to Metroid Ravenous
Metroid Dread has climbed to the top of the Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 19, 2026, following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also saw a significant boost, reaching second place due to the Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale.
Famitsu software sales (9/7/26 – 9/13/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of September 7-13, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch topped the charts, followed by Onimusha: Way of the Sword on PlayStation 5. The data includes sales figures for numerous titles across various platforms.
Famitsu sales (9/7/26 – 9/13/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 leads hardware sales
The latest Japanese hardware sales data from Famitsu shows the Switch 2 leading with 28,341 units sold for the week of September 7-13, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the software charts for the Nintendo Switch, while Onimusha: Way of the Sword was the best-selling title on PlayStation 5.
I didn't have Nintendo releasing a new Switch Lite bundle on my 2026 bingo card, but there's one coming
Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch Lite bundle for Europe, which includes the game Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and a 30-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online, launching October 28th. Despite the console being seven years old and the upcoming Switch 2, Nintendo is still offering this bundle, potentially as a more affordable option for parents.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 12, 2026 – Onimusha: Way of the Sword doing well
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 12, 2026, shows Onimusha: Way of the Sword climbing to the number one spot. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia and Mario Kart World also saw significant movement, ranking third and sixth respectively.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 12, 2026 – Metroid Dread makes a comeback
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 12, 2026, show a resurgence for Metroid Dread following the announcement of Metroid Ravenous. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains the top seller, while the new release Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon – Classic HD also charted.
Famitsu software sales (8/31/26 – 9/6/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 31 to September 6, 2026. Onimusha: Way of the Sword for PlayStation 5 led the charts, followed by Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. The data includes sales figures for both new releases and cumulative totals for established titles.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream gave us fall season props, so I built a Halloween hedge maze
A player details how they used new seasonal props in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream to construct an elaborate Halloween hedge maze. The article highlights the creative possibilities within the game and expresses a desire for more substantial content updates from Nintendo.
UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026 – Onimusha, Orbitals debut
The UK software sales chart for the week ending September 5, 2026, shows Onimusha: Way of the Sword debuting at #2 with 87% of sales on PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch exclusive Orbitals launched at #3. The Blood of Dawnwalker took the top spot.
2026 is the best year ever for video games and GTA 6 isn’t even out yet - Reader's Feature
A reader argues that 2026 will be the best year for video games, despite industry challenges, citing a packed release schedule including titles like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered. The author highlights numerous anticipated games across various genres and platforms, suggesting a peak in gaming quality.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – September 5, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on a crazy run
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of September 5, 2026, show Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continuing its strong performance with nearly eight million copies sold. The game remains at the top of the overall charts, followed by other popular titles like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Minecraft.
Famitsu software sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of August 24-30, 2026. Rhythm Heaven Groove topped the charts on Nintendo Switch, while Elden Ring Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debuted high on Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 respectively.
Famitsu sales (8/24/26 – 8/30/26) – first week sales revealed for Elden Ring on Nintendo Switch 2, Metal Gear Solid
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese hardware and software sales data for the week of August 24-30, 2026. The Nintendo Switch 2 led hardware sales, while Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition debuted at number two in software sales on the same platform. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 also saw multiple entries across different platforms.
