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Nintendo Finally Puts Some Music On Spotify, But Don't Enjoy It For Too LongNintendo has released soundtracks from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Spotify for a limited time to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary and the release of the Super Mario animated film. While the Nintendo Music app offers these soundtracks permanently, this limited Spotify release marks a rare instance of Nintendo music appearing on mainstream streaming platforms.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Hits 565K Sales in JapanNintendo's life simulation sequel, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, has achieved impressive sales figures in Japan, with 565,405 retail copies sold according to Famitsu. This success highlights the enduring appeal of Nintendo's experimental titles and the strength of the life simulation genre in the Japanese market. The strong performance on the Nintendo Switch suggests potential for future content updates and international localization.
Games Inbox: When is The Elders Scrolls 6 coming out?Readers discuss the long wait for The Elder Scrolls 6, with speculation it might not release until 2028 or later, potentially coinciding with Skyrim's 20th anniversary. Other topics include the perceived decline of the Call of Duty franchise, the lack of excitement for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag remakes, and Nintendo's approach to movie adaptations.
OPUS and MLB join this week’s Nintendo eShop roundupThis week's Nintendo eShop update includes the game OPUS and other titles. The author expresses a long-standing passion for Nintendo products, citing ownership of a Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, and Wii U, and reminiscing about classic games like Super Mario World and The Legend of Zelda.
Stray Officially Announced for Nintendo Switch 2 Launch This MayThe cyberpunk adventure game Stray has been officially announced for a May 28 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. Developed by BlueTwelve Studio, the game will be available on Nintendo's platform alongside PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. This release marks a significant addition to the Nintendo Switch 2's launch lineup, highlighting the console's support for premium indie titles.
Pokemon Pokopia Patch Addresses Pokemon Center RelocationA new patch, version 1.0.4, for Pokemon Pokopia has been released, addressing issues with Pokemon Center relocation and in-game events. The update allows players to move the Pokemon Center even during events and ensures trades can be conducted. Several specific bug fixes for quests and character following have also been implemented.
Japan: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream opens at 565,405 retail salesTomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at the top of Japan's physical game sales charts with 565,405 units sold. The innovative action game Pragmata from Capcom also launched, selling 36,470 units on PlayStation 5. Nintendo Switch models were the best-selling hardware, followed by PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Another Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Gameplay Trailer AppearsNintendo has released an extended gameplay trailer for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, showcasing new characters like Mr. E and various creatures. The trailer details Yoshi's abilities, including tongue attacks, egg tossing, ground pounds, and flutter jumps, as well as the creature identification process within the game's book chapters. The game is set to release on Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2026.
Japanese Charts: Tomodachi Life's Huge Start Crushes The CompetitionTomodachi Life: Living the Dream debuted at the top of the Japanese charts, selling over 565,000 copies in its first week. Pragmata followed in second place, with Pokémon Pokopia, Mario Kart World, and Minecraft rounding out the top five. The strong performance of Tomodachi Life contributed to a significant sales bump for Nintendo Switch hardware.
Nintendo fans are suing the company for a tariff refund — but they're unlikely to succeedNintendo fans have filed a class action lawsuit seeking to ensure that any tariff refunds the company receives from the US government are passed on to consumers. The lawsuit claims that if Nintendo keeps the refunds, it would constitute unjust enrichment. Legal experts, however, believe the lawsuit is unlikely to succeed due to the complexities of calculating and distributing precise refunds.
New Gran Turismo 7 update is the live service success Sony keeps ignoringGran Turismo 7 is presented as a successful live service model for Sony, despite not being officially branded as such. The game continues to receive frequent updates with new cars and events, contributing to significant sales figures on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and generating revenue through microtransactions. This success is contrasted with Sony's broader struggles in launching its own live service titles, suggesting a need for the company to learn from its existing successful games rather than forcing the model onto other franchises.
Nintendo kept finished games in a "vault" while it waited for a "gap in the calendar" to release them, says former marketing leadFormer Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang confirmed that the company historically held back finished games to strategically release them later, contributing to the Nintendo Switch's long lifecycle. Yang noted that while she doesn't know current practices, Nintendo's approach may be changing due to development shifts.
How to get all Tomodachi Life Living the Dream personality typesThis guide details the 16 personality types available in Tomodachi Life, categorized into four main groups: Easy-Going, Energetic, Reserved, and Confident. Each personality influences a Mii's interactions, attitudes, and house colors. The article provides specific Mii creator values to achieve each personality type and clarifies that personality does not affect Mii relationships.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto didn't expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie reviews to be as harsh as they wereNintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise at the harsh reviews for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, noting it received even lower scores than The Super Mario Bros. Movie despite strong box office performance. Miyamoto discussed the development process, mentioning a more relaxed approach for the second film after the first adapted the game's flow. He also touched on brand crossovers, like Fox McCloud's appearance, suggesting flexibility in film adaptations.
Nintendo Download for 23rd April, 2026Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, featuring the narrative photo adventure game OPUS: Prism Peak. Additionally, Nintendo Switch Online members can access a free Game Trial for MLB The Show 26 until April 29, with a 25% discount available during the same period. The update also highlights various other new digital releases and ongoing sales on the Nintendo eShop.
Assassin's Creed Star Jokes with Troy Baker: Game Studi... | TAGUS console sales saw a significant surge in March 2026, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2, which outperformed the original Switch in its first ten months. Meanwhile, some gamers are pursuing tariff refunds from Nintendo following a Supreme Court ruling. In other news, Assassin's Creed actor Abubakar Salim jokingly warned Troy Baker against starting a game studio, and the Super Mario Galaxy Movie has become 2026's top global film.
Kit and Krysta: Nintendo does sit on games, though that not be the case with Switch 2 gamesFormer Nintendo employees Kit and Krysta discussed Nintendo's past practice of holding back game releases until strategic calendar gaps appear, particularly for ports and remakes to extend the Nintendo Switch's lifecycle. They speculate whether this strategy continues with the Nintendo Switch 2, given its longer and more costly development times, suggesting Nintendo might be under similar pressure as PlayStation to release new titles.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns $747M at box officeThe Super Mario Bros. Movie has achieved $747 million globally at the box office, contributing to the franchise's total earnings surpassing $2 billion. Despite the film's financial success, co-producer Shigeru Miyamoto expressed bewilderment at the critical reception, noting a 43% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nintendo Download – April 23, 2026 (North America) – Ys Memoire, Total Chaos, moreThe North American Nintendo Download for the week of April 23, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop including Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta and Total Chaos. A Spotlight Sale is also ongoing, offering deals on select digital games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 until April 29.
Indie Game Trox Charges $5 for 15-Minute Demo on Nintendo SwitchThe indie game Trox is facing criticism on the Nintendo Switch eShop for selling a 10-15 minute demo for $5, which is more than some complete indie games. This situation has led to player confusion and raised questions about digital storefronts' handling of preview content and the need for clearer labeling and quality control by Nintendo.