Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
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Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system
The Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units in its first full year in the U.S., making it the second fastest-selling video game system in the U.S. since 1995, behind only the Game Boy Advance. It was also the best-selling hardware platform in May and year-to-date for 2026, with Nintendo games like Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream charting in the top ten.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10
Circana has released the top-selling video game list for the U.S. in May 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream remains a top seller at #5, while the new release Yoshi and the Mysterious Book debuted at #8. Other notable entries include 007 First Light, Forza Horizon 6, and Crimson Desert.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.3 (patch notes)
Nintendo has released version 1.0.3 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. This update primarily addresses various bug fixes and gameplay issues, including a restriction on sending Miis via Local Play if certain names are used.
Famitsu software sales (6/15/26 – 6/21/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 15-21, 2026. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 34,957 units sold. The list includes sales figures for various titles across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo has released update version 1.0.3 for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. The update primarily addresses numerous bug fixes, including issues that could prevent game progression or cause errors. A change to local play prevents sending Mii characters if island or player names contain restricted characters or numbers.
May 2026 US Console Sales Marked The Worst May Ever for Xbox, Worst May for PlayStation Since 2000
May 2026 saw the worst US hardware sales for Xbox and the worst May since 2000 for PlayStation, attributed to significant price increases across consoles. While Xbox unit sales declined, revenue grew due to higher prices, whereas PlayStation experienced drops in both units sold and revenue. Nintendo's Switch 2 continued to sell well, though future price hikes may pose a challenge. In software, IO Interactive's 007 First Light topped the charts, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight.
007 First Light Tops US Sales Charts For May 2026, Hits Fourth Place for Overall 2026 Sales
In May 2026, 007 First Light topped the US video game sales charts, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Resident Evil Requiem remains the best-selling game of 2026 year-to-date, with 007 First Light in fourth place. Total video game spending in the US for May 2026 reached $4.2 billion, a 3% increase over the previous year, with consoles showing a significant 25% rise in spending, despite a decline in hardware unit sales for both PlayStation and Xbox.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The Podium
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuted at sixth place in the UK physical game charts, with the majority of sales on Nintendo Switch. EA Sports UFC 6 and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream also saw strong debuts, while EA SPORTS FC 26 and 007 First Light held the top three positions.
UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026 – The Adventures of Elliot debuts, Tomodachi Life back in the top 5
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending June 20, 2026, shows The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales debuting at #6. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream climbed to #3, while EA Sports FC 26 remained at #2. The chart includes sales data for numerous titles across various publishers.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for May 2026
Nintendo has released the best-selling digital games for May 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShops. Pokemon Pokopia topped the charts for Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream led sales on the original Switch. The data includes a variety of titles, with several Final Fantasy games appearing on the Switch 2 list.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiar
The 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.
Famitsu software sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its weekly Japanese software sales data for the period of June 8th to June 14th, 2026. Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 for the Nintendo Switch topped the charts with 100,976 units sold. The Nintendo Switch and its successor, the Nintendo Switch 2, dominated the top 30 list with numerous titles.
Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life Finally Slips From The Top Spot
Powerful 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 – 6/14/26
Famitsu 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 Japan
The 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 30
Famitsu 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 debuts
Famitsu 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 Spot
The 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 five
EA 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 run
The 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.
