UK software sales chart for the week ending January 17, 2026 – Mario Kart World is #1
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 17, 2026 is now available.
Mario Kart World was in second place last week, but is now #1 this time around. Another game that’s moved up is Animal Crossing: New Horizons from #11 to #2. For new releases, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is at #16 – the sales split was 80 percent for PS5, 9 percent for Nintendo Switch, 7 percent for Switch 2, and 5 percent for PS4.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending January 17, 2026:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 18, 2026 – Pokemon Pokopia knocking on the door of #1
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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. We’ve seen Pokemon Pokopia move up as of late, and now it’s at second – with just a few votes out of #1.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 24 and January 6.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – January 18, 2026 – Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, more
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List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release
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Following the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’re putting together a complete list of Nintendo Switch 2 games with a game-key card release.
This is a new approach to physical media, which has seen a mixed reaction. In a way, it’s a hybrid between a true physical release and a download code. Each box comes with a cartridge, but there’s nothing really included. Rather than coming with all content, you’ll need to download the game first. After that you don’t need to connect online, but you need to insert the card each time you play.
Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling digital games for December 2025 – Metroid Prime 4 in top 10 for Switch 2, but absent on Switch 1
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Nintendo recently shared new data revealing the best-selling games on the Japanese Switch 2 and Switch eShops for December 2025.
December brought along a couple of notable games, including Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – it hits #8 on Nintendo Switch 2, but isn’t in the top 20 on Switch. Metroid hasn’t been a particularly popular franchise in Japan and Beyond has been pushed as a game for Nintendo’s latest console, so that likely impacted placement. Meanwhile, Octopath Traveler 0 places on both charts.
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch 2 and Switch eShops for December 2025 is as follows:
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Dispatch, They Are Billions, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Dispatch, They Are Billions, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 18, 2026 – Animal Crossing leads, Final Fantasy approaches
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 18, 2026 are now available.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons still has its upgrade at the top spot. However, with pre-loads starting for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, it’s already at #2 (with the Digital Deluxe Edition just out of the top five as well).
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 18, 2026:
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Why 2025 was the year of one of Nintendo’s best villains
Posted on 6 days ago by Ethan Gnau in Features, Switch 2 | 0 comments
2025 was a big year for Nintendo in many ways, but it was also arguably the biggest year yet for King K. Rool, one of the company’s most beloved villains. You could argue that 2018 was the king’s best year, given the announcement of his inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a new fighter. 2025 was at least a close second, then – thanks to King K. Rool’s appearances in games and even on the Nintendo Today app, it seems his future could be brighter than ever. Note that there will be spoilers in this post.
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Koei Tecmo discusses the possibility of a Fatal Frame 1 remake
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Koei Tecmo has has commented on the possibility of giving the very first Fatal Frame remake. This comes as part of an interview with 4Gamer.
Next month, we’ll be seeing Fatal Frame 2 Remake. Some might be wondering why Koei Tecmo didn’t start with the first entry in the series. That would make logical sense, and we did technically see Project Zero 2: Wii Edition back in the day (although that one never came to North America).
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon launch trailer – series’ latest RPG on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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NIS America readied a launch trailer for the RPG The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, which made its way to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch this week. The west is now caught up on Trails games for the first time ever.
Find more information about the game with the following rundown:
