Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 Reigns Supreme and Pokemon Pokopia Remains No.1
Nintendo’s Switch 2 dominated Japan’s weekly hardware market, moving 52,058 units from April 6‑12, 2026. The broader Switch family sold 21,134 units, outpacing the PlayStation 5’s 8,673 and Xbox’s 685. On the software side, Pokemon Pokopia topped sales with 23,738 copies, adding to its 890,909‑unit lifetime tally. Other strong titles included Mario Kart World and Starfield, but none approached Pokopia’s weekly performance.
Animal Crossing Celebrates 25th Anniversary, New Horizons Updated to Version 3.0.2
Nintendo released version 3.0.2 of Animal Crossing: New Horizons on April 13, 2026, marking the series' 25th anniversary with a new Leaf logo statue delivered via the in‑game mailbox. The patch primarily addresses a suite of bugs—from hotel guest room exits to crafting...
More Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tracks Added to Nintendo Music
Animal Crossing: New Horizons received a Version 3.0 update in January, adding the Slumber Islands and a Resort Hotel. The update introduced ten new music tracks—four for the hotel and six for the islands. These tracks are now available through the...
Super Meat Boy 3D to Get Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Special Edition
Meridiem announced that its upcoming title Super Meat Boy 3D will receive a physical release on both the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5, slated for June 30. The launch will feature two variants—a standard edition and a limited‑edition special version. The special edition is expected...
Clive Barker’s Hellriser: Revival Rated for Nintendo Switch 2
The Entertainment Software Ratings Board has given Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival a Mature 17+ rating for its Nintendo Switch 2 launch. The first‑person action‑horror title includes graphic violence, strong language, sexual content, and drug use, aligning with the franchise’s notorious reputation....
Mario Tennis Fever Version 1.0.2 Is Now Available
Nintendo released Mario Tennis Fever version 1.0.2 for the Switch 2 on March 26, 2026. The patch rebalances several characters—buffing Diddy Kong and a handful of newcomers while nerfing Donkey Kong, Petey Piranha, Rosalina and Wiggler. All Fever‑racket effect timers were shortened, with new...
Japan: Retailers Slash Price of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Japanese retailers have begun slashing the price of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond on both Nintendo Switch and the newly released Switch 2, mirroring a similar discount wave seen in the UK. The rapid price reduction suggests the game is under‑performing relative to Nintendo's...
Nintendo Reveals Recent Backwards Compatibility Fixes for Nintendo Switch Software
Nintendo announced a series of backward‑compatibility patches for the Nintendo Switch 2, resolving performance issues on several high‑profile Switch titles. Updated games include Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, DOOM (2016), and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, among others. A handful...
Europe: Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Is Now Finally Live
The Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade has launched on the European Nintendo eShop. After a brief postponement, developer ConcernedApe delayed the release to resolve critical bugs. The patch is offered at no cost to existing Switch owners and...
US: Nintendo Download for 5th March, 2026
Nintendo’s weekly download roundup highlights the rollout of several Switch 2 exclusives, including Pokémon Pokopia and the upcoming Monster Hunter Stories 3 and WWE 2K26. An Indie World Showcase adds titles like Blue Prince, Minishoot’ Adventures, and Rotwood, while the Digital Spotlight celebrates...
Jeff Grubb Says PlayStation Studios Got Gran Turismo 7 Running on Nintendo Switch 2
Video game journalist Jeff Grubb revealed on the Game Mess Decides podcast that Sony’s PlayStation Studios managed to get Gran Turismo 7 running on a Nintendo Switch 2 prototype. The demonstration shows the flagship racing title can boot on the upcoming...
Nintendo Publishes Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen Switch FAQ
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen will debut on the Nintendo eShop on Pokémon Day, February 27, 2026. The titles are faithful ports of the original Game Boy Advance releases, with connectivity shifted to the Switch’s built‑in local wireless and GameChat...
Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 Sells 57K Units and Switch Family Sells 26K Units
Nintendo’s second‑generation console, the Switch 2, topped Japan’s hardware sales for the week of 9‑15 February, moving 57,779 units. The broader Switch family—including OLED, Lite and the original model—added another 26,481 units, bringing total weekly hardware shipments to over 84,000. PlayStation 5 titles...
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0.1 Available (Patch Notes)
Nintendo released Animal Crossing: New Horizons version 3.0.1 on February 18, 2026, targeting both Nintendo Switch 2 and the original Switch. The patch addresses performance slowdowns, item duplication, NPC pathing, and visual glitches introduced with the 3.0 launch. Specific fixes include correcting cloud alignment...