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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 22, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of October 22, 2026, featuring a variety of new titles for both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable retail releases include Nintendo Switch Sports Resort and Final Fantasy Resonance, alongside numerous digital download titles.
Video: European eShop highlights – September 2026
Nintendo has released a video highlighting digital game releases for the European eShop in September 2026. Featured titles include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Orbitals, and Minecraft Dungeons 2.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 15, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for the week of October 15, 2026. New titles include various Resident Evil remakes, Ratatan, and Tales of Eternia Remastered, alongside numerous other digital downloads and retail releases.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 8, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for the week of October 8, 2026. Upcoming titles include Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, Kingdom Hearts Collection, and Earth Defense Force 5.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for October 1, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of October 1, 2026, featuring new titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable releases include Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered and Viractal.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 24, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of September 24, 2026, featuring new titles for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable releases include Dragon Quest 11 S and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered for the Switch 2, alongside various other digital downloads and retail titles for both platforms.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 17, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of September 17, 2026, featuring new titles for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable releases include Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 10, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for the week of September 10, 2026. The update includes a variety of new digital download titles such as Hot Wheels Infinite Rush and TCG Card Shop Simulator, alongside retail releases like Black Wolves Saga: Weiβ and Schwarz.
Nintendo Download – September 3, 2026 (North America) – Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, more
The North American Nintendo Download for the week of September 3, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop including Orbitals and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. The report also details upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and ongoing sales events.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for September 3, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 for the week of September 3, 2026. The list includes new retail and download titles such as Orbitals, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition.
Video: European eShop highlights – August 2026
Nintendo released a video highlighting European digital game releases for August 2026, featuring titles such as Elden Ring, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, and Kynseed. The video serves as a preview of upcoming digital content available on the Nintendo eShop.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 27, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the week of August 27, 2026. Upcoming titles include Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and Neptunia Unlimited.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 20, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 20, 2026, featuring several new titles for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. Notable releases include Steins;Gate Reboot for both platforms, alongside a variety of digital download titles.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 13, 2026
Nintendo has announced the upcoming digital releases for the Japanese eShop for the week of August 13, 2026, for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable titles include BlazBlue: Entropy Effect X, Madden NFL 27, and Starsand Island, with several games scheduled for release on August 14 and August 18.
Video: European eShop highlights – July 2026
Nintendo has released a video highlighting European digital game releases for July 2026. Featured titles include Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The company also provided links to track digital releases and related past highlight videos.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 6, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of August 6, 2026, featuring new titles for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Notable upcoming releases include The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and Lies of P: Complete Edition.
Companies Should Provide Physical Releases if People Want Them, Says Rockstar Games Co-Founder
Rockstar Games co-founder Dan Houser stated that companies should continue to offer physical game releases if fans desire them, despite his personal preference for digital convenience. Former writer Jeffery Jones also discussed the experience of owning physical copies versus the utility of digital downloads. The conversation arises amidst discussions about the future of physical media, including Grand Theft Auto 6's lack of a disc and Sony's planned end to PlayStation discs in 2028.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 30, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for the week of July 30, 2026. Upcoming titles include Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, Village in the Shade, and Blue Reflection Quartet, among many other digital downloads and retail releases.
GameStop CEO Says Physical Games Media “is Totally, Totally Irrelevant”
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen stated that physical game media is "totally, totally irrelevant" to the company's business model, shifting focus to trading card games. This comes as Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to end PlayStation disc production in January 2028, a move analysts believe is permanent despite backlash. Experts suggest Sony will not reverse the decision due to the profitability of digital sales.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for July 16, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop release schedule for the week of July 16, 2026, featuring new titles for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Notable upcoming releases include Culdcept Begins, Kyoto Xanadu, Denshattack, and Moss: The Forgotten Relic, alongside a variety of other digital downloads and retail titles.
