Famitsu software sales (2/17/25 – 2/23/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Like a Dragon: Pirates in Hawaii – 68,219 / NEW
2. [PS4] Like a Dragon: Pirates in Hawaii – 36,942 / NEW
3. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 10,714 / 206,163
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 10,418 / 6,259,102
5. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 9,988 / 1,199,061
6. [NSW] Nintendo Switch Sports – 4,659 / 1,551,593
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 4,424 / 3,815,718
8. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 3,855 / 8,077,233
9. [NSW] It Takes Two – 3,359 / 125,648
10. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 2,932 / 5,526,005
Adventure game Ogu and the Secret Forest reveals new Nintendo Switch version
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According to retailer listings, Ogu and the Secret Forest is set for release on Nintendo Switch. The game is scheduled for April 29, 2025. A physical release will be offered alongside the digital version in Japan.
Ogu and the Secret Forest is a 2D adventure game, which was received positively on PC and mobile. In the game, players will befriend characters and defeat strange creatures in hopes of unraveling the mystery of the world they find themselves in.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
List of all confirmed Pokemon for Pokemon Legends: Z-A
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Now that we’ve gotten an extended look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, we’ve put together a list of all confirmed Pokemon for the game. This post will be updated leading up to launch.
The lineup is largely based on trailers as well as footage that’s been released thus far. Although there’s still plenty more to learn, over 100 creatures have already been confirmed. Even more should be revealed leading up to launch.
Below is the full list:
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Pinball FX gets huge Nintendo Switch update with 13 new tables, patch notes
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Pinball FX just received a massive update on Nintendo Switch with new tables and more.
13 Williams Pinball tables are out now. If you purchased them previously in Pinball FX3, they can be downloaded at no extra cost. The update also includes new features and bug fixes.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Gex Trilogy gets first gameplay trailer [update: launch window, new trailer]
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June 20: Gex Trilogy, which was previously announced for Switch last year, just resurfaced. A trailer for the game was shown during LRG3 2024.
Gex Trilogy will not only include multiple games, but some new features like the ability to rewind and save at any point. Here’s the official description:
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Mystery Gift codes
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We’ve started up a new post containing all Mystery Gift codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. This hub will be updated throughout the lifecycle of the two games with all codes and other distributions as they’re announced.
Codes and distributions can provide all sorts of things. Redeeming them will give you special Pokemon offered in distributions, certain items, and more.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet
Terminator 2D: No Fate revealed for Nintendo Switch, homage to Terminator 2
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Terminator 2D: No Fate is in development for Nintendo Switch, publisher Reef Entertainment and developer Bitmap Bureau. The game launches on September 5, 2025.
Based on Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 2D: No Fate is an action side-scroller. You’ll play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 as you look to end Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated.
First details can be found in the following rundown:
Pokemon Champions will only let you use select Pokemon at launch, Pokemon Home support clarified
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Following today’s reveal of Pokemon Champions, a couple of bits of information have been shared about plans for the roster.
According to a note provided by The Pokemon Company, at launch, only select creatures can be used. It was further clarified that not all Pokemon available in Pokemon Home will appear in the upcoming title. The creatures that can be sent to Pokemon Champions through Home are limited to the ones that appear in Pokemon Champions.
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Pokemon Presents 2025 recap announcement – all news and announcements
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An official recap announcement has now been released for today’s Pokemon Presents 2025 presentation. Did you miss the event or are looking for a quick rundown? Thankfully, everything is easily digestible with this overview.
In terms of new announcements, Pokemon Champions was unveiled. We also got a good look at Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which is coming later in 2025. News was also shared for currently-available games such as Pokemon Unite.
Below is the full Pokemon Presents 2025 recap announcement:
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Pokemon CEO says Pokemon “will go downhill” if “we become complacent”
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As the franchise celebrates its 29th anniversary today, The Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara has reflected on the future. This comes as part of an interview with BBC.
Pokemon has maintained its popularity since its Japanese debut in 1996. Even over the past few years, it’s clear that interest isn’t waning. We’ve seen the smash hit that was Pokemon GO, the craze over Pokemon cards, and the dedicated video games are still selling incredibly well.
