Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 25, 2026 – Pragmata for Nintendo Switch 2, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter appear 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 time around, we see the first appearances for Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2 and Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between January 7 and January 13.
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Pokemon Legends: Z-A icons added to Nintendo Switch Online
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It’s taken longer than expected, but Pokemon Legends: Z-A user icons have now arrived on Nintendo Switch Online. They’re available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch users now.
Typically icons are added to the service around a game’s release. However, we didn’t see anything back in October and things were quiet when the Mega Dimension DLC released.
Japan’s best-selling games of December 2025 – Mario Kart World closes out the year strong
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New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of December 2025.
It was another strong month from Nintendo with Mario Kart World taking the top spot. Pokemon Legends: Z-A also did well in their second month, and if you combine both versions, they were right there with Mario Kart in terms of sales.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of December 2025:
Nintendo pre-order updates – January 25, 2026 – Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo, Bubsy 4D, more
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Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – Grid Legends, Nickelodeon Splat Pack, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games. These include Grid Legends: Deluxe Edition, Nickelodeon Splat Pack, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – January 25, 2026 – Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade makes a splash
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The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 25, 2026 are now available.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade has now come to the console, and it’s had an immediate impact by taking the top spot. Right behind it is Dispatch – that one hasn’t released yet, but pre-loads have now started.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of January 25, 2026:
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Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero reveals new DLC, free update
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Announced today, new DLC is in the works for Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero as well as a free update.
The DLC will feature new characters, including Super Android 17, King Piccolo, and Super Saiyan Bardock. There’ll also be new costumes including Gohan (Teen), as well as battle customization content that let you discover new super attacks for characters like Goku and Vegeta. Additional battle stages will also be coming starting with Roshi’s island, as well as a tease of a new mode.
Here’s a list of every character coming in the new DLC that we were able to spot:
[Let’s Talk] Your current thoughts on Mario Kart World
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Mario Kart World launched at an interesting time. Mario Kart 8 carried Nintendo for years in the Wii U and Nintendo Switch generations and continues to sell even to this day. With how popular the game was, there was a lot of excitement surrounding Mario Kart World. The Nintendo Switch 2 title was well-received overall, but depending on who you ask, it didn’t live up to Mario Kart 8. A bunch of different updates have come out over the past few months, many of which were intended to address some of those criticisms.
Following the various patches that have gone live since launch, how are you feeling about Mario Kart World today? Are you still playing it or have you simply moved on? Let us know in the comments below.
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Famitsu review scores – January 24, 2025
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Bubsy 4D shares release date, confirms physical release [update: pre-orders]
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January 22: Bubsy 4D just received its release date, with the game coming to both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch on May 22, 2026. Additionally, a physical release has been confirmed with the full game on the cartridge.
Fans will be able to pick up the boxed Pawsome Edition ($40 on Nintendo Switch, $50 for Switch 2). This includes the game, a deluxe box, double-sided poster, booklet, and softcover art book.
