Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 5, 2025 – Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined appears for the first time
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This week, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined makes its first appearance.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 17 and September 22.
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GameStop issues statement on Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon codes for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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We have another update on the Shiny Koraidon and Shiny Miraidon code distribution for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, with GameStop now issuing a statement.
Fans in the United States haven’t been happy with how the distribution has been handled. After the event began at the end of September, codes were quickly taken up – and many by scalpers. As we previously mentioned, the distribution started on the same day as a new set for the Pokemon Trading Card Game.
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Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for The Oregon Trail, Touhou Luna Nights, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for The Oregon Trail, Touhou Luna Nights, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Lapin getting Nintendo Switch physical release in Asia with English support, pre-orders open
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When Lapin finally launches on Nintendo Switch, it will be accompanied by a physical release on Nintendo Switch – at least in Asia. English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese are all supported.
Fans will be able to choose between two versions. Along with a standard copy, H2 Interactive will be selling a limited edition that has a number of goodies: a special box, original soundtrack, and diorama acrylic stand. Remember that Nintendo Switch is region free, so you can import the physical release without any issues.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – October 5, 2025 – Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2, more
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – October 5, 2025 – Nintendo Network ID downtime
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Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of October 5, 2025.
We don’t see this very often these days, but there’s some downtime involving Nintendo Network IDs. That actually means that only Wii U and 3DS will be affected. As of now, nothing official has been announced for Nintendo Switch.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of October 5, 2025:
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Nintendo Switch file sizes – Bye Sweet Carole, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, Absolum, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Bye Sweet Carole, Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, Absolum, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – October 5, 2025 – Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles takes over
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 5, 2025 are now available.
The big news this time around is that Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is your new #1. Previously, that honor went to Hades 2.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of October 5, 2025:
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LEGO Party launch trailer – multiplayer party game released on Nintendo Switch
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Following its arrival on Nintendo Switch this week, we’ve got the launch trailer for LEGO Party. The multiplayer party game – which you may be into if you’re a Mario Party fan – is out now.
Learn more about it in the following overview:
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Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for September 2025 – Story of Seasons leads over Hollow Knight: Silksong
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Nintendo shared new data this week revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for September 2025.
Over on Nintendo Switch 2, there are some new releases – but Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar manages to come on top. Hollow Knight: Silksong has been dominating elsewhere, though it settles for second here. Other new games include Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, and Super Mario Galaxy on Nintendo Switch 1 (with pre-loads).
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch 2 and Switch eShops for September 2025 is as follows:
