It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. Two weeks of data is included due to recent holidays, but once again, it’s still Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake on top. Three versions of the RPG are in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between August 6 to August 19.
A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These includes the lowest prices ever for Gris, MySims: Cozy Bundle, The Plucky Squire, Ys Origin, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
We’ve got a new launch trailer for Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek accompanying the game’s release. In the new Nintendo Switch game, players will face new monsters and uncover mysteries inspired by the legendary book series.
Further details are available in the following rundown:
August 25: Multiple sources are coming forward, claiming that a Nintendo Direct is happening in September.
Switch Force was the first to hint at a date of September 12. That would be a Friday, which would be abnormal, but it’s also possible that it could be September 11 in the west due to time zone differences.
Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of August 31, 2025.
It’s been a minute since the last official maintenance period was added, but there is something coming up. In a few days from now, the Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShops will be impacted slightly.
Below is the full Nintendo maintenance schedule for the week of August 31, 2025:
Now that Space Adventure Cobra: The Awakening has released on Nintendo Switch, we’ve got a new launch trailer. This is a new action platformer that brings the cult 80s anime classic back to life for a new generation of players.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Nintendo Switch games. These include Little Nightmares 3, Garfield Kart 2, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
Nintendo 2 Switch eShop charts – August 31, 2025 – Kirby and the Forgotten Land owners are upgrading
The latest Nintendo 2 Switch eShop charts for the week of August 31, 2025 are now available.
With Kirby and the Forgotten Land coming to Nintendo Switch, it looks like many owners of the original are upgrading as the new pack has taken the top spot. That said, the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition itself is in the top five as well.
Below are the full Nintendo 2 Switch eShop charts for the week of August 31, 2025:
We have a bit of good news for those interested in picking up a physical version of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on Nintendo Switch.
At this point, it’s safe to say that the game is digital-only in North America, especially given that it’s only a week out. There simply aren’t any listings we’ve been able to find pointing to a physical edition. However, in Europe, Bandai Namco is actually publishing a physical copy of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots on Nintendo Switch. This works very well since the system is region-free – those in North America and elsewhere will be able to play it on their device.
