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.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined demo announced, opening movie
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Square Enix shared the latest news about Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined with the announcement of a demo and the opening movie.
Specifics about the trial haven’t been shared. However, save data will be compatible with the full version on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Additionally, those who try it will be given the “Day Off Costume” for Maribel, which can be used in the full game. The demo is due out on January 7, 2026.
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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
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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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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds shares Pac-Man DLC release date
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The next piece of major Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds DLC is coming very shortly as the game now confirmed its release date for the Pac-Man Pack. Players can get their hands on it starting January 7, 2026.
You’ll be getting more than just Pac-Man as a new character here. SEGA is also bringing along a new track, a new vehicle, and more.
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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
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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.
More: Final Fantasy IX, Square Enix
Tomba Special Edition just got a surprise Nintendo Switch 2 version, comes with improvements
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Today, Limited Run Games released a brand new Nintendo Switch 2 version for Tomba Special Edition.
The classic title previously landed on the original Nintendo Switch last year. With this version, there are a number of improvements. On Nintendo Switch 2, Tomba Special Edition has an increased resolution, improved performance, higher quality assets, and downsampled display mode.
