Famitsu sales (1/26/26 – 2/1/26) – Mario Kart World back on top
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February 2026 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase live stream
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The February 2026 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase is starting in just a bit, and for those looking to tune in, we have the live stream. It begins at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. As previously announced, the presentation will be roughly 30 minutes long.
As this is a Partner Showcase, we’ll mostly be hearing out third-party games. A Nintendo-published game or two could slip in, but don’t expect to see the next big 3D Mario or Zelda here.
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Sniper Dan heading to Nintendo Switch
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PQube and Denki are making Sniper Dan for Nintendo Switch, the two sides shared today. They have yet to confirm launch timing.
Sniper Dan is a playful, problem-solving twist on the hidden object genre. According to PQube, the game is a “wholesome take on long-range precision, where the goal is not to defeat enemies but to solve everyday problems from a sensible distance.”
We have more information in the following overview:
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Nintendo Download – February 5, 2026 (Europe)
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined launch trailer – classic RPG gets Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch remake
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is ready to launch, and we have a new trailer to celebrate. This marks the return of Square Enix’s classic RPG.
All of the important details can be found in the following rundown:
Splatoon 3 11.0.1 update out today, patch notes
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Another update for Splatoon 3 is about to arrive with version 11.0.1. The patch should be available today.
With this update, Nintendo is looking to address a few specific issues. The company is addressing a few things with controls / multiplayer.
The full rundown is as follows:
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Caves of Qud shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Thanks to publisher Kitfox Games and developer Freehold Games, we have the release date for Caves of Qud on Nintendo Switch. It’ll be out on February 16, 2026.
Caves of Qud was confirmed for Nintendo’s older system last summer and was planned to launch at the end of the year. However, it ended up being pushed back – it was most recently scheduled for last month, but suffered another small delay.
For those that need a refresher, here’s some information about the title:
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has sold over 1 million copies, Nintendo confirms
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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond has sold over one million copies, Nintendo has confirmed.
This week, the company reported its latest financial results. Some new games made Nintendo’s latest million sellers, but Metroid Prime 4 was nowhere to be seen. That led to some concerns significantly underperforming. We don’t have an exact number, but we can safely say it’s over one million when combining both versions (Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch).
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Wholesome precision platformer TetherGeist slated for Nintendo Switch
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Today, O. and Co. Games announced that it will be bringing TetherGeist to Nintendo Switch. Launch timing has yet to be decided.
TetherGeist is a wholesome precision platformer in which players guide Mae and her axolotl spirit Bao on a coming-of-age pilgrimage through a mysterious world. Players will need to master tight controls with Astral Projection to overcome challenges and discover that curiosity and perseverance are rewarded.
Here’s some additional information:
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Overwatch 2 now called Overwatch, Nintendo Switch 2 version revealed, new heroes, more
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During a new spotlight update today, Blizzard shared the latest on Overwatch 2, including a name change and a Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Going forward, the game will simply be known as Overwatch. A Nintendo Switch 2 version is confirmed to be in the works as well. While we don’t have a release date, it will launch with season 2. Unfortunately, other specifics weren’t shared.
