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Japanese Charts: No Amount Of Sci-Fi Shooting Can Trouble Tomodachi LifeTomodachi Life: Living the Dream continues to dominate the Japanese sales charts, selling an additional 178,533 units for the Nintendo Switch. New entries include Pokémon Pokopia and Pragmata, while established titles like Mario Kart World and Animal Crossing: New Horizons maintain strong sales. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles leads hardware sales, followed by the PlayStation 5.
Video: European eShop highlights – April 2026Nintendo released a video highlighting European digital game releases for April 2026, featuring titles such as Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Pragmata, and Pokemon Champions. The company also directs users to a hub for tracking their digital releases.
New Gacha Toys Involve Finding Pokemon in BoxesTakara Tomy is releasing a new line of Pokemon gacha toys in Japan in May 2026, featuring characters like Eevee, Gimmighoul, Minccino, and Totodile playing with and hiding in boxes. Each capsule toy costs approximately $2, and it is uncertain if these will be available worldwide. The article also mentions recent Pokemon capsule toy collections and upcoming games like Pokemon Champions for Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS.
Need your next vacation gaming fix? These Nintendo Switch game deals are full of RPGs to sink your free time intoAmazon Gaming Week is offering discounts on several RPGs for the Nintendo Switch, ideal for summer gaming. Notable deals include Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for $23.99 and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined at its lowest price of $49.99. The article also touches on the appeal of RPGs for vacation gaming and mentions accessories for the console.
Nintendo just surprised everyone with a Super Mario Galaxy 2 update, which adds new story content over a decade after the game originally releasedNintendo has released an update for the Nintendo Switch port of Super Mario Galaxy 2, adding a new epilogue chapter to Rosalina's storybook over a decade after the game's original release. This new content, titled 'The Epilogue,' can be unlocked after clearing any galaxy and earning a power star, and features Rosalina speaking to a mysterious young girl, sparking fan theories about her identity.
Nintendo Download: May’s BloomingNintendo's latest download update for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 includes new titles like Bandit Trap and Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. The update also features new music tracks from Mario Tennis Aces and Super Mario Galaxy 2, and announces the 53rd Tetris 99 Maximus Cup event with Tomodachi Life themes.- US: Nintendo Download for 30th April, 2026Nintendo of America has announced the latest content available on the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch. This week's download includes new music activities and other digital releases.
The Age-by-Age Guide to Gaming With Your Kids (Ages 4 to 14) | TAGThis guide provides age-appropriate video game recommendations for children aged 4 to 14, focusing on games that foster shared experiences between parents and kids. It highlights games with features like simplified controls, invincibility options, and clear feedback loops, emphasizing the importance of adjusting difficulty and letting children lead the gameplay.
Xbox Revenue Falls as Microsoft Bets Big on Cloud Gaming | HappyGamerMicrosoft's Xbox division is experiencing declining hardware revenue as the company strategically shifts its focus to cloud gaming. While console sales have stalled due to competition and supply chain issues, Xbox Cloud Gaming is experiencing significant growth, offering a more accessible and subscription-based model for players. This pivot aims to increase recurring revenue and reach a wider global market, potentially redefining the future of gaming beyond traditional hardware.
Video: Super Mario Galaxy 2 patch improves lighting issue, but other graphical quirks still presentA recent patch for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch has addressed a significant lighting issue, particularly with a tree in Tall Trunk Galaxy, bringing it closer to its original Wii appearance. However, other graphical quirks like color banding and a broken depth-of-field effect on the stage selection screen persist. The update also includes a new storybook chapter.
Nintendo fixes lighting effect that they broke from the Wii version in Super Mario Galaxy 2Nintendo has released an update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch that corrects a lighting effect issue present in the collection. This graphical glitch was not in the original Wii version but appeared in the Super Mario 3D All-Stars compilation. The fix addresses the visual discrepancy for players.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book pre-orders come with cracking bonus gifts, but only for UK fansYoshi and the Mysterious Book is set to launch on May 21, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders in the UK will include exclusive bonus gifts like magnetic bookmarks and a tote bag from Nintendo UK. The digital version will be priced $10 cheaper than normal in the US following recent Nintendo pricing changes.
Japan: Nintendo Support tweet about charging lithium-ion batteries goes viralA Nintendo Support post advising consumers to charge devices with lithium-ion batteries at least once every six months has gone viral in Japan. The advice aims to prevent batteries from losing their ability to hold a charge if left unused for extended periods, particularly relevant for older handheld consoles.
The C64 and ZX Spectrum are back as 3DS-style handheldsBlaze and Retro Games Ltd are releasing new handheld consoles, THE64 Handheld and THE SPECTRUM Handheld, which resemble the Nintendo 3DS and are based on the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum microcomputers. These devices feature 4.3-inch screens, 25 built-in games, and micro SD card slots, with collector's editions also available. Both are set to launch in October.
Call of Duty Player Finally Hits Breaking Point Over Massive File Size | HappyGamerA dedicated Call of Duty player has uninstalled the game for the first time in years due to its massive file size, highlighting a growing issue in the industry. Modern titles like Call of Duty, Gears 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2 demand hundreds of gigabytes, straining console storage and bandwidth. While solutions like modular installs exist, developers are criticized for prioritizing development speed over storage efficiency, leading to player frustration.
Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 gets even easier to useThe Nintendo 64 emulator gopher64 has received several updates, most recently to version v1.1.19, making it easier to use. New features include FPS display, ROM drag-and-drop support, VSync options, and a list of recently opened ROMs. The emulator is noted for its potential as a tool for game preservation, especially on Linux and SteamOS.- Super Mario Galaxy 2 Surprise Update Adds More StoryNintendo has released a surprise update for Super Mario Galaxy 2, introducing a new storybook chapter. The update adds additional narrative content to the game.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Got A Surprise Update Amid The Movie's Massive SuccessNintendo released a surprise update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch, adding an epilogue to Rosalina's Storybook. This update, coinciding with the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, also includes a new musical track titled "Journey" in the Nintendo Music app. Despite speculation, the epilogue does not directly incorporate the canon from the recent film.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons updated to Version 3.0.3 (patch notes)Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received update Version 3.0.3 for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This update makes the 25th Anniversary leaf statue item available for purchase in the Nook Shopping furniture catalog for all players. The patch also addresses an issue with item image display in home storage and hotel room decoration catalogs.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0.3 Patch Notes - Switch 2 And Switch Updates And FixesAnimal Crossing: New Horizons has received Version 3.0.3, making the 25th Anniversary leaf statue available for purchase in the Nook Shopping catalog with an adjusted price. This update also includes bug fixes for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, Nintendo released a new update for Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Switch, adding a storybook feature.