The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 3, 2026 are now available.
We have a different #1 again, which is Super Mario Party Jamboree. The game likely received a renewed push as a good game for the holidays. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was on top last week, but moves down to #2.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 3, 2026:
Nintendo has spoken about why it decided to feature Galactic Federation troopers in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has seen mixed feedback.
If you read previews for Metroid Prime 4 that were published before launch, you may have seen some controversy surrounding Myles MacKenzie. Myles is one of a few Galactic Federation members that accompanies Samus at different points of the journey. Reger Tokabi, Ezra Duke, Nora Armstrong, and VUE-995 are featured throughout as well.
Ultimate Games, in partnership with A2 Softworks, has announced Ancient Farm. The game is initially appearing on PC next week with other platforms such as Nintendo Switch 2 to follow later.
Ancient Farm is a relaxing farming simulator set in ancient Egypt during the time of the pharaohs. Farming, raising animals, foraging, building, crafting, and cooking are all a part of the gameplay.
Thousands of games are currently available on Switch, and there are a ton of demos out there for many of them. Not just Nintendo, but also third-parties are offering demos. We’ve now put together a comprehensive list of what’s out there.
Since our reader base is English-speaking, that’s what we’re focusing on here. In other words, we’re highlighting Switch demos that you can find in North America and Europe. Japan has a few extra demos on its end, but a majority of them are for titles that are not currently being sold in the west and are only playable in Japanese.
Until Then landed on Nintendo Switch as a digital download not last year, but a physical release is in the cards as well. It should be out on March 26, 2026.
There aren’t any extras here – this is just a standard physical copy. Still, if you’re looking for a boxed copy, you’ll be able to get your hands on it at the end of the year.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s online metagame has changed quite a bit now that the Mega Dimension DLC has arrived. And at the time of writing, Season 4 of Pokemon Legends: Z-A’s ranked battles ends on January 7. Season 5 will allow sub-Legendary Pokemon and Mythical Pokemon for the first time, which means the Swords of Justice and Magearna will be allowed. Thankfully, almost all of the Pokemon on this list will still be viable in Season 5 – the best Pokemon in the game tend to run Earthquake as a coverage move, which will hit Magearna, Volcanion, and Melmetal for super-effective damage. You can also expect Magearna and Melmetal to become some of the strongest Pokemon in the game as soon as they’re allowed in. For now, though, here are powerful Pokemon you can prepare for both Season 4 and Season 5.
Visualnoveler’s new project Nezori is confirmed for Nintendo Switch release. Currently it’s targeting a Q1 2026 launch.
Nezori, a lighthearted action RPG, has you playing as a fox girl searching for the legendary hot springs. The project was previously funded on Kickstarter.
Bad Tasty is currently hard at work on its new game The Bagman, which will be released on Nintendo Switch. Development is early so launch timing hasn’t been decided.
The Bagman is a 16-bit point-and-click/survival horror game. It features stealth, NPCs you’re able to command, and slasher gore if that’s your thing.
Much more information can be found in the following overview:
Obscure Tales, the developer behind Lamentum, has confirmed its next game Inanima for Nintendo Switch. A release window has not been shared at this time.
Inanima is a new survival horror game. It takes place in the isolated facilities of a strange corporation where players will need to get their hands on limited supplies and fight terrifying creatures to reveal the truth behind the Lazarus project.
Those looking for more details can read the following overview:
It’s been announced that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is soon set to kick off Ranked Battles Season 5, and we have details on rewards, including Sceptilite. The fun starts on January 7, lasting until January 28.
Those who reach Rank S will be given Sceptilite. This is used to Mega Evolve Sceptile into Mega Sceptile. Note that it can’t be obtained through normal gameplay. Greninjite, Delphoxite, Chesnaughtite, and Baxcalibrite Mega Stones will be returning as promotion rewards for Rank Y through Rank V.
By getting involved in Ranked Battles, players will always be provided with rewards at the end of each battle. There are also promotion rewards when you advance to the next rank, which include useful items for training Pokemon. Lastly, season rewards will be available, which are based on the ranking at which you finish when the season concludes.
Below is the full list of season rewards:
