Famitsu software sales (3/3/25 – 3/9/25) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Monster Hunter Wilds – 101,058 / 702,237
2. [NSW] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 38,884 / NEW
3. [PS5] Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster – 10,482 / NEW
4. [NSW] Super Mario Party Jamboree – 9,969 / 1,219,776
5. [NSW] Donkey Kong Country Returns HD – 8,531 / 225,112
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 8,249 / 6,277,413
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 6,347 / 3,827,112
8. [NSW] Pokémon Scarlet / Violet – 4,266 / 5,533,679
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 4,256 / 8,085,422
10. [NSW] Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection – 3,648 / 53,510
Nintendo Switch 2 could be biggest launch in game industry history, could cost $400 or more
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One of the bigger questions surrounding Nintendo Switch 2 currently is what the system will cost and when it will launch. We should be getting those answers in the near future, but as the wait continues, there’s a feeling going around that the system could have the biggest launch in game industry history, even if analysts are expecting it to cost more than its predecessor.
Bloomberg shared a report today which states that Switch 2 could “become Nintendo’s priciest machine to date, as analysts who regularly communicate with the company and its software and hardware partners anticipate a price tag of $400 or more.” On top of that, there’s the issue of how much Nintendo’s margins could be impacted by tariffs. Still, there’s the sentiment that there’s significant demand among consumers.
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Adventure RPG Kara Fantasy hitting Nintendo Switch this month
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Ratalaika Games, along with Bug-Studio, have announced the upcoming launch of Kara Fantasy on Nintendo Switch. It’s due out on March 28, 2025.
Kara Fantasy is an adventure RPG. Players will go on a journey through five mystical forest worlds to save a princess, who was kidnapped by dark forces from her royal house.
Additional details can be found in the following overview:
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On Your Tail launch trailer – cozy detective adventure title on Nintendo Switch
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Humble Games and Memorable Games issued a launch trailer for On Your Tail, a cozy detective adventure title. It was a slight wait after the PC version launched at the end of 2024, but it’s now here on Nintendo Switch as well.
Get all of the important details about the game via the following overview:
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3D action game Gearbits coming to Nintendo Switch
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Fuze Technologies and Quackpond Games will launch Gearbits on Nintendo Switch, the two sides announced today. A release date wasn’t provided.
Gearbits is a 3D action game that previously came to PC. On Nintendo Switch, fans can expect new control schemes, UI enhancements, and Japanese localization.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
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Salt and Sacrifice secures Nintendo Switch physical release
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Salt and Sacrifice has been on the Nintendo eShop for some time, but a Switch physical release is now in the cards. Limited Run Games just announced plans for production.
Salt and Sacrifice will be sold standalone or as part of a bundle. The latter features Salt and Sanctuary. With both versions, a series slipcover is included.
Everdream Village announced for Nintendo Switch
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Following up on the previously-released Everdream Valley, Everdream Village has now been announced for Nintendo Switch. It’s initially coming to Early Access on PC this year with an official launch to follow later.
Everdream Village promises to expand on the last title with new mechanics, a bigger world, and deeper systems. In the cozy farming adventure game, your choices and focus determine how your village functions and grows.
Lots of additional details can be found in the following overview:
Fruitbus, an open-world culinary adventure game, confirmed for Nintendo Switch
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Fruitbus, which was made by Among the Sleep developer Krillbite Studio, is now confirmed for consoles including Nintendo Switch. The game will be sold physically and digitally later in 2025.
Fruitbus is a cozy open-world culinary adventure game. Players will be able to explore Gustum Archipelagos as they forage for ingredients to create a menu that’ll warm hearts and fill bellies.
Pokemon Build-A-Bear plushie line reveals Wooper
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Build-A-Bear is back with the announcement of another Pokemon Build-A-Bear plushie, and next up is Wooper.
Wooper, originally appeared in Generation 2 with Pokemon Gold and Silver. The Water Fish creature is known for the transparent mucous membrane covering its body.
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PowerWash Simulator 2 announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: now unclear]
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Original: As Nintendo Switch 2 announcements continue to trickle out – we’ll be getting many more reveals after April 2 – we’re now hearing that the just-revealed PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming to the console. Naturally, there’s no release date yet.
PowerWash Simulator 2 builds upon what made the original washing sim so successful. New this time around is an original campaign, improved graphics, more equipment, and various features such as multiplayer.
Here’s a bunch of information:
