Japan’s top 100 best-selling games of 2025 revealed, Mario Kart World on top
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This week’s issue of Famitsu contains information showing Japan’s top 100 best-selling games of 2025. The results were based on data collected between December 30, 2024 and December 28, 2025.
While we previously knew this based on a much more restricted list, yes, Mario Kart World leads the chart at over two million copies sold at retail. Other titles in the top ten include Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Super Mario Party Jamboree, Donkey Kong Bananza, Kirby Air Riders, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. 80 percent of the games here were released on either Nintendo Switch 2 or Switch.
WWE 2K26 announced for Nintendo Switch 2, full details – touchscreen, mouse support, GameShare, single Joy-Con play, Image Uploader and cross-platform Community Creations, more [update: trailer]
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January 30: 2K and Visual Concepts today announced WWE 2K26, and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in a big way. The game launches on March 13, 2026.
WWE 2K26, which will feature current World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk on its cover, is bringing in some new elements. The title will feature its largest roster yet, new match types, gameplay upgrades, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
More: 2K Sports, top, Visual Concepts, WWE 2K26
Nintendo has cut the price of some upcoming amiibo
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These days we’re used to hearing about price increases, but in the case of amiibo, it looks like there’s a bit of a cut happening.
For now the news seems to be for three specific upcoming figures. First, for Meta Knight’s Kirby Air Riders amiibo, this was initially priced at $49.99, but is now down to $44.99. We also know that Mario will soon have his own figure along with Rosalina for Super Mario Galaxy. They were initially set at $39.99, but have dropped to $34.99.
Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for February 5, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of February 5, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined and Lovish.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – January 31, 2026 – Animal Crossing: New Horizons stays on top
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 31, 2026 are now available.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has had a renaissance this month thanks to its new 3.0.0 update (and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition). Because of that, it’s been able to stay at #1, which is the case again this time around.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of January 31, 2026:
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Core Keeper – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launch trailer
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Core Keeper just received a new Nintendo Switch 2 Edition this week, and now we have a launch trailer. The game has arrived on Nintendo’s latest console with a few upgrades.
Here’s some information about what to expect:
More: Core Keeper, Fireshine Games, Pugstorm
Bandit Trap announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: delay]
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November 18: Bandit Trap will be released on Nintendo Switch 2, publisher PM Studios and developer Picomy announced today. The launch is taking place on February 6, 2025.
Bandit Trap is a three-versus-one multiplayer action game. In it, players take on the role of either scheming Bandit or intrepid Trapper, and it’s all about stealing treasure.
Here’s a bunch of additional information:
More: Bandit Trap, Picomy, PM Studios
Kirby and the Forgotten Land list of all Present Codes
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land just made it to Switch, and players can take advantage of several Present Codes. When registered in-game at Waddle Dee-liveries, they provide a variety of different items.
We have a complete list of all current Kirby and the Forgotten Land Present Codes below. End dates are also noted where applicable.
Dispatch dev puts out lengthy statement about Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions, planning update to restore censored content
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After what’s been a controversial past few days – to say the least – for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch versions of Dispatch, developer AdHoc has followed up with a lengthy statement of its own.
We technically already heard from the studio a few days ago, but that was a brief message. Now the team has taken to Discord and provided fans with a big explanation and hope regarding a future update.
More: AdHoc Studio, Dispatch, top
Greyhill Incident: Re-probed Edition heading to Nintendo Switch
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Perp Games is planning a new Nintendo Switch version of Greyhill Incident with a “Re-probed Edition” release, the company has announced. It’ll be ready to go on February 10, 2026.
Greyhill Incident was a pretty anticipated horror game a few years back. While the reception didn’t live up to the initial hype, there’s now new content and an alternative ending which will hopefully prop up the experience a bit.
Here’s an official overview:
