Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
News, coverage and analysis tracking Yoshi and the Mysterious Book across the outlets.- Yoshi and Mysterious Book updated to Version 1.0.2 and demo available (patch notes)Nintendo has released version 1.0.2 for Yoshi and Mysterious Book on the Nintendo Switch. A demo is now available on the Nintendo eShop, with save data transferable to the full game. The update includes patch notes detailing the changes.
UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026 – Rhythm Heaven Groove debuts in the top 5, Star Fox still going strongThe latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 4, 2026, shows Rhythm Heaven Groove debuting at number 5 and Star Fox holding strong at number 4. EA SPORTS FC 26 leads the chart, with a variety of other titles from Nintendo, Capcom, and Electronic Arts filling out the top 20.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – July 5, 2026 – Star Fox leads againThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 5, 2026, show Star Fox leading for the second consecutive week. Cyberpunk 2077 and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are also performing well due to ongoing sales. Moonlight Peaks is making a strong debut, ranking sixth overall and first on the download-only list.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for June 2026Nintendo has released the top-selling digital games for June 2026 on the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops. Star Fox led the charts for the Nintendo Switch 2, while Powerful Pro Baseball topped the list for the standard Nintendo Switch. The data includes a variety of new releases and popular franchises.
Famitsu software sales (6/22/26 – 6/28/26) – Top 30Famitsu has released its latest Japanese software sales data for the week of June 22-28, 2026. Star Fox debuted at number one on the Nintendo Switch 2, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream continues to perform well on the standard Nintendo Switch. The data includes sales figures for both new releases and ongoing popular titles across multiple platforms.
Top 10 best video games of 2026 – from 007 First Light to Resident Evil RequiemThis article ranks the top 10 video games released in the first half of 2026, highlighting titles like 007 First Light, Pokémon Pokopia, and Resident Evil Requiem. The list excludes remasters, remakes, yearly sequels, expansions, and early access titles, focusing on original new releases across various platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC.
Nintendo’s newer games from Good-Feel are missing this important thingThis article analyzes the music in recent games developed by Good-Feel for Nintendo, arguing that titles like Kirby's Epic Yarn and Yoshi's Woolly World excelled due to unique and atmospheric soundtracks. In contrast, newer games like Yoshi's Crafted World and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book are criticized for relying too heavily on remixes of the main theme, resulting in less memorable and less atmospheric experiences. The composer Tomoya Tomita's departure after Yoshi's Woolly World is highlighted as a significant factor in this perceived decline in musical quality.
PlayStation hardware sales fall to their lowest May total since 2000 | US Monthly ChartsPlayStation 5 unit sales in the US saw a significant 58% year-on-year drop in May, reaching their lowest point since 2000, following a price increase. Xbox unit sales also hit a record low for May. Despite this, overall US hardware spending rose 38% due to strong Nintendo Switch 2 performance, and total US video game spending increased by 3%.
PlayStation and Xbox console sales hit record lows in US amid price hikesUS console sales for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S have reached record lows in May, attributed to significant price increases. While overall hardware spending grew due to the Nintendo Switch's strong performance, the average price paid for consoles has risen substantially. This trend is expected to continue until major releases like Grand Theft Auto 6 in November.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10Circana 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.
Famitsu software sales (6/15/26 – 6/21/26) – Top 30Famitsu 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.
007 First Light Tops US Sales Charts For May 2026, Hits Fourth Place for Overall 2026 SalesIn 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.
May 2026 US Console Sales Marked The Worst May Ever for Xbox, Worst May for PlayStation Since 2000May 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.
UK Charts: The Adventures Of Elliot Makes An Impressive Debut, But Can't Trouble The PodiumThe 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 5The 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 2026Nintendo 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 2 Switch eShop charts – June 21, 2026 – Star Fox and The Adventures of Elliot compete for the top spotThe Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of June 21, 2026, show Star Fox leading in pre-loads, followed by The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The charts detail the top-selling games, including various editions and expansions for popular titles like Zelda and Pokemon.
Famitsu software sales (6/8/26 – 6/14/26) – Top 30Famitsu 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.
Unreal Engine 5.8 Rendering Could Enhance Switch 2 Games - NintendoFuseEpic Games has released Unreal Engine 5.8, introducing features like Mesh Terrain and Lumen Lite global illumination, which could significantly improve performance for Nintendo Switch 2 games. This update is particularly beneficial for titles utilizing UE5, potentially enhancing visual quality and frame rates on the upcoming console. Epic Games is now shifting focus to Unreal Engine 6.
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.