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Famitsu’s most wanted games – April 5, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves still rising
Famitsu's latest most wanted games chart, based on reader votes from March 17-24, shows Pokemon Winds and Waves rising to third place. Pragmata and Persona 4 Revival remain at the top of the list, with various Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 titles also featuring prominently.
If you think Steam's 90% discount on Resident Evil 3 is good, Fanatical's just beaten it
Fanatical is offering the Resident Evil 3 remake at a 91% discount, making it slightly cheaper than the current 90% off sale on Steam. The article praises the 2020 remake, comparing it favorably to the Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 remakes, and highlights its narrative featuring Jill Valentine and Carlos Oliveira facing the Nemesis.
Famitsu software sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – Top 30
Famitsu has released its Japanese software sales data for the week of March 23-29, 2026. Pokemon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 leads the charts, followed by Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. The data includes sales figures for various platforms including Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Last Chance To Grab These Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Nintendo is holding a 'Find Save Play' sale on the European eShop for Nintendo Switch games, with discounts ending on April 12th and April 16th. The sale features a wide variety of critically acclaimed titles, many of which have received high review scores.
100+ Switch 1 & 2 Games To Check Out In Nintendo's 'Find Save Play' Sale (Europe)
Nintendo is holding a 'Find Save Play' sale in Europe, featuring over 100 Nintendo Switch games that have received high review scores. The sale includes discounts on titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Alien: Isolation, and Dave The Diver, with some deals lasting until April 12th and others until April 16th.
The Super Mario Galaxy Switch game collection just hit a record low at the best possible time
The Super Mario Galaxy collection, featuring Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 on a single Nintendo Switch cartridge, has reached a record low price of $54.99. This deal arrives as the Super Mario Galaxy Movie is in theaters, potentially driving interest in the original games. The collection offers enhanced visuals and amiibo support for the Nintendo Switch.
Famitsu sales (3/23/26 – 3/29/26) – first week sales for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, more
Famitsu has released its latest Japanese sales data for the week of March 23-29, detailing both hardware and software performance. The Nintendo Switch family of consoles continues to dominate hardware sales, while Pokemon Pokopia leads the software charts. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection debuted at number two on the software chart.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns £26,000,000 in one day and beats first film
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has achieved a massive opening day at the box office, earning $34 million (£26 million) and surpassing the first film's debut. Despite mixed reviews, the animated sequel is performing exceptionally well, becoming the biggest opening day of the year so far. Its success is expected to boost sales for related Nintendo games, including re-releases of Super Mario Galaxy and potentially a new Star Fox title.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Down to Just $30 at Walmart
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is currently on sale for $29.99 at Walmart for the Nintendo Switch 2. This represents a $10 discount from its original list price of $39.99.
Phasmophobia Haunts Gamers While Mario Gets a Major Upd... | TAG
Recent gaming news includes Mario Kart World receiving a patch that nerfs the Lightning Bolt item, a rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake being put on hold, and Amazon offering deals before its Big Spring Sale ends. Additionally, ASUS released the ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial motherboard, Disney is reportedly considering acquiring Epic Games, and a KPop Demon Hunters x McDonald's collaboration is being highlighted. Guides are also available for Crimson Desert's Secret Garden Abyss puzzle and Arc Raiders' Outstanding Balance quest.
Famitsu’s most wanted games – March 29, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves move up, Adventures of Elliot makes first appearance
The latest Famitsu most wanted games chart shows Pokemon Winds and Waves climbing into the top ten based on Japanese reader votes. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales also made its debut on the list, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version mentioned.
Resident Evil Requiem Just Got The Feature You've Been Waiting For
Capcom has released a significant update for Resident Evil Requiem, introducing a highly anticipated photo mode that allows players to capture in-game moments. The patch also includes gameplay improvements, adjustments to character facial expressions, and bug fixes. This update follows the game's achievement of 6 million sales worldwide.
PlayStation Store's rumoured "dynamic pricing" has reportedly been spotted in the wild, and the differences appear to be huge
Sony Interactive Entertainment is reportedly rolling out a dynamic pricing system on the PlayStation Store, offering different prices for games to various users. First-hand examples show significant price discrepancies, such as Stellar Blade being available for $39.89 and $20.99 simultaneously in the same region. While not officially confirmed, the system appears to be in testing and may affect over 150 titles across numerous regions.
Amazon Big Spring Sale Nintendo Switch deals live: all the biggest savings across games and accessories
Amazon's Big Spring Sale features significant discounts on Nintendo Switch games and accessories. Deals include record-low prices on third-party titles like Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest VII, as well as accessories such as the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 controller and Belkin Charging Case.
Nintendo confirms the cost of physical Switch 2 games 'is not going up' after announcing digital titles will…
Nintendo has announced a change in pricing strategy for its upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 games in the US, with digital titles set to have a lower MSRP than their physical counterparts starting May 2026. The company clarified that the cost of physical games will not increase, and retail partners will set their own prices. This change will affect new titles, beginning with 'Yoshi and the Mysterious Book', which will have a digital MSRP of $59.99 and a physical MSRP of $69.99.
PlayStation's Dynamic Pricing Appears To Offer A Huge Gap In What You Pay For PS5 Games
Reports indicate Sony's dynamic pricing system is active on the PlayStation Store, leading to significant price variations for PlayStation 5 games like Stellar Blade and Astro Bot. The exact factors influencing these price changes, such as user location and gaming habits, remain unclear, though it may affect both first-party and third-party titles.
Sony is Seemingly Testing Dynamic Pricing for First-Party Games on PlayStation Store
Sony is reportedly testing dynamic pricing for first-party games on the PlayStation Store, offering different discounts to different users. Factors like account age, play time, and login history are speculated to influence these personalized prices. This testing is currently limited to PlayStation 5 exclusive titles.
PS5's Dynamic Pricing Debacle Appears to Extend to the US Now
Sony's controversial dynamic pricing policy, previously observed in Europe, now appears to be implemented in the US during the Spring Sale. Games like Astro Bot are showing variable prices for different consumers, despite the MSRP remaining the same. This practice, which affects the depth of discounts, has drawn criticism from players, with Sony yet to comment on the situation.
'What're You Buying?' The Resident Evil 4 Remake Merchant is Now 3 Trillion in Debt After 3 Years
The Resident Evil 4 Remake is celebrating its third anniversary. During this time, the in-game merchant has accumulated over 3 trillion in debt from players.
Investors Are Having a 'Whoopsie' Moment — After 3 Million Sales, Shares in Crimson Desert Dev Pearl Abyss Skyrocket
Pearl Abyss, the developer and publisher of Crimson Desert, saw its stock price skyrocket following the announcement of 3 million sales for the game. This surge addresses a significant stock price collapse that occurred around the game's launch.