Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for January 8, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of January 8, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Fairy Tail: Dungeons.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Wizard101 gets Nintendo Switch release date
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Publisher and developer KingsIsle Entertainment have finally announced the release date for Wizard101 on Nintendo Switch. Originally launched exclusively for PC back in 2008, the long-running MMO will arrive on Nintendo’s platform on January 13.
In Wizard101, players become students of magic who must protect the Spiral, the game’s fantasy universe, from various threats. Battles are turn-based, with players casting spells and using different magical gear through a card-inspired combat system.
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Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster Nintendo Switch physical release in the works
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Today, Limited Run Games made it known that it’s planning physical versions of Outlaws + Handful of Missions Remaster on Nintendo Switch.
There’ll be two editions to choose from. Aside from a standard copy, Limited Run Games is prepping a premium edition. The latter includes a metal James Anderson US Marshal badge, collectible keychain, 12” x 16” double-sided poster, and playing cards, all packed in a LucasArts two-piece rigid box.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles sales surpass one million copies worldwide
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Today, Square Enix announced a major sales milestone for Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles. Since launch, it has sold over one million copies worldwide. That’s based on digital sales plus physical shipments across all platforms.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles came to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch last September.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Game & Watch Gallery 3, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones icons
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A new wave of retro icons have now been made available on Nintendo Switch Online for Game & Watch Gallery 3 and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. These will be offered until February 2, 2026.
In order to initially unlock them, you’ll have to boot up the games on their respective apps. For Game & Watch Gallery 3, it’s the Game Boy app. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is on the GBA equivalent, though it requires a membership to the Expansion Pack tier.
Tetris 99 announces 51st Maximus Cup with Animal Crossing: New Horizons theme
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Tetris 99 is still rolling on, and it’s now been revealed that a 51st Maximus Cup is happening with Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
While it’s active, you’ll have the chance to earn a new theme. Hit 100 event points and you’ll get the new design featuring background art, music, and Tetrimino designs based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Note that you need to be a Nintendo Switch Online member in order to participate.
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Pokemon Unite reveals Meowth [update: trailer]
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January 1: Meowth is set to join Pokemon Unite as the game’s next playable character, it’s been announced. Players can access the latest roster addition on January 9, 2026.
Other than the initial announcement, not much has been shared. A trailer for Meowth should arrive a bit closer to the release. We’ll add that in here once it goes live.
More: Pokemon Unite, Timi Studio Group
Nintendo maintenance schedule – January 5, 2026 – Nintendo Account downtime still coming
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of January 5, 2026:
There was one session that was previously announced, and that’s still planned. Later this month, a bit of Nintendo Account downtime will be happening.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of January 5, 2026:
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Shovel Knight Dig receiving Nintendo Switch physical release
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Super Rare Games today announced its first physical release of 2026, which is Shovel Knight Dig.
The company will be producing 4,000 units. Each copy includes a full-color manual, exclusive sticker, and trading cards.
Final Fantasy 9 character designer Toshiyuki Itahana has left Square Enix
Posted on 3 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Toshiyuki Itahana, the character designer for Final Fantasy 9, announced today that he’s departed from Square Enix.
Itahana also worked on many other Final Fantasy-related projects during his time at the company. He only directed two games – one of these was the Wii-exclusive Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers.
