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The Star Fox plushies are coming to North America

Nintendo of America has announced that the Star Fox plushies which were first announced for Japan and Europe will be making their way to North America. You won’t be able to get hold of them just yet as they aren’t scheduled to arrive until 30th October. You can now pre-purchase Fox, Slippy, Peppy and Falco… Read More »The Star Fox plushies are coming to North America Source

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Nintendo has raised its employees base salary by 10%

Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa has stated to shareholders that the Kyoto-based company has now raised its base salary for employees by 10% in a move to retain talent. Here’s what Mr. Furukawa told investors today via machine translation. We maintain salaries at an appropriate level. We believe it is important to ensure that compensation remains… Read More »Nintendo has raised its employees base salary by 10% Source

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US: Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units first year and is second fastest-selling video game system

Circana, which tracks video game software and hardware across the United States, has said that the Nintendo Switch 2 ends its first year at nearly 6 million units sold. Nintendo’s latest system has sold over 5.9 million units in the United States alone and is now the second fastest-selling video game system. Circana also reports… Read More »US: Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 6 million units first year and is second fastest-selling video game system Source

Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system
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Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system

Following the latest U.S. sales report from Circana, we have information about the first full-year sales of Nintendo Switch 2. The console ended its first twelve months at 5.9 million units sold. According to Circana, it’s the second fastest-selling video game system in the U.S. with tracked history dating back to 1995. The only other platform to outdo it was... The post Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game sys

Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10
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Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10

Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2026. In its first month, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book comes in at #8. It’s actually not the top Nintendo game though. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream holds staying, landing at #5 (it was #1 the previous month). Here’s a look... The post Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2026 – Yoshi and the Mysterious Book cracks the top 10 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Shareholder asks Nintendo president about Splatoon 3 communication errors

Splatoon 3 is a fantastic game with a solid single player mode and a fantastic multiplayer mode but the game hasn’t been without problems thanks to the pesky online communication errors which plagued the game at launch. Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about the state of the game and was told that the company… Read More »Shareholder asks Nintendo president about Splatoon 3 communication errors Source

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Takashi Tezuka talks about illustrious career and will remain producer at Nintendo

It has emerged during Nintendo’s recent shareholder question and answer session that the well-respected Takashi Tezuka will remain a producer at Nintendo. Takashi Tezuka is simply retiring from his role as an executive officer, so he will stay at the respected company as a producer. Here’s what he said via machine translation: “I will be… Read More »Takashi Tezuka talks about illustrious career and will remain producer at Nintendo Source

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Nintendo shareholder asks president if DS and 3DS games will come to Switch 2

Nintendo has held its question and answer session for shareholders of the Kyoto-based company. One of the questions asked to Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was whether or not Nintendo DS and Nintendo 3DS games will come to the Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Nintendo Classics range. Furukawa said he couldn’t answer that question… Read More »Nintendo shareholder asks president if DS and 3DS games will come to Switch 2 Source

Grim Trials coming to Nintendo Switch 2
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Grim Trials coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Soft Source and Glory Jam are planning Grim Trials, it’s been revealed. The game launches on August 20, 2026. A demo is now available on the Nintendo eShop. Grim Trials, a heavy metal action roguelite, has players exploring the afterlife of the The Academy. Other than battling enemies, you’ll befriend other Reapers, learn from mentors, and uncover the secrets of... The post Grim Trials coming to Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

3D adventure platformer Tolem announced for Nintendo Switch
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3D adventure platformer Tolem announced for Nintendo Switch

Frost Earth Studio has announced Tolem, a 3D adventure platformer. It’s coming to Nintendo Switch on July 23, 2026. Tolem is built around elemental transformations. In the game, you’ll play as a small robot with no memory, in a world overrun by hostile machines. You’ll cleanse four corrupted worlds, master elemental forms, face multi-phase boss battles, and uncover the truth... The post 3D adventure platformer Tolem announced for Nintendo Switch appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.3 (patch notes)

Nintendo has released a software update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream on Nintendo Switch. Bringing the humorous Mii life-simulation game to Version 1.0.3, this update focuses on fixing various bugs and gameplay issues, as well as preventing Miis and other creations from being sent via Local Play if your name or island name uses… Read More »Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream updated to Version 1.0.3 (patch notes) Source

Mario dev Takashi Tezuka not retiring from Nintendo, contrary to previous reports
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Mario dev Takashi Tezuka not retiring from Nintendo, contrary to previous reports

Takashi Tezuka is not fully retiring from Nintendo, despite many assuming that this would be the case. Back in May, we heard that Tezuka was retiring as an executive officer from the company. We cautioned that it was unclear what his role would be moving forward, but many ran with the idea that he would be leaving Nintendo entirely. It... The post Mario dev Takashi Tezuka not retiring from Nintendo, contrary to previous reports appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise added to Nintendo Music

Since the launch of the Nintendo Music app in October 2024, Nintendo has consistently been expanding the service (free for Nintendo Switch Online members) with more soundtracks from their extensive library of games. Today’s update includes 43 minutes of music from the 2021 Animal Crossing: New Horizons DLC, Happy Home Paradise, with 25 total tracks… Read More »Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise added to Nintendo Music Source

Famitsu software sales (6/15/26 – 6/21/26) – Top 30
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Famitsu software sales (6/15/26 – 6/21/26) – Top 30

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows: 1. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 34,957 / 1,382,027 2. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 – 28,409 / 129,385 3. [NS2] The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – 23,674 / NEW 4. [PS5] The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales – 14,843 / NEW 5. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia... The post Famitsu software sales (6/15/26 – 6/21/26) – Top 30 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes
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Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes

Nintendo just issued the next update for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream with version 1.0.3. For this most part, this is about bug fixes – and there are quite a few of those here. Other than that though, Nintendo says Mii characters or other creations can’t be sent via local play if the island name/player name “contains numbers or text... The post Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 1.0.3 update out now, patch notes appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution
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Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution

Capcom delivered Devil May Cry 5 Hunter Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 this week, and now thanks to Digital Foundry, we have extra details that dig into the technical side of the game with information about frame rate, resolution, and more. If you’re looking for a quick summary, this is a solid port. You’re getting a steady frame rate and... The post Devil May Cry 5 Nintendo Switch 2 tech analysis, including frame rate and resolution appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 Rudy story DLC expansion out on Nintendo Switch 2 today, trailer
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Monster Hunter Stories 3 Rudy story DLC expansion out on Nintendo Switch 2 today, trailer

Capcom today pulled back the curtain on the story expansion for Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, known as Additional Side Story: Rudy. It will be available on all platforms starting today, including Nintendo Switch 2. Those who purchased the Monster Hunter Stories 3 Deluxe Edition and Premium Edition will automatically gain access to the Additional Side Story: Rudy once... The post Monster Hunter Stories 3 Rudy story DLC expansion out on Nintendo Switch 2 today, trailer appeared fir

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Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses sales of base PS5 disc drive model

The latest Famitsu video game software and hardware charts have revealed that the Nintendo Switch 2 has reached a minor sales milestone as it has outsold the PlayStation 5 model with a disc drive. Famitsu counts sales for separate models and while it hasn’t outsold the base PlayStation 5 console i.e both the PlayStation 5… Read More »Japan: Nintendo Switch 2 surpasses sales of base PS5 disc drive model Source

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Sonic Team knew it had to “create the absolute best possible game” when it came to Sonic Adventure

Japanese publication DIME has released an interview with Sonic Team boss, Takashi Iizuka, during which he talked in-depth about the evolution of the video game series. SEGA was facing a low point for Sonic prior to the advent of Sonic Adventure for the Dreamcast with Sonic Jam meant to satisfy Saturn owners and inevitably failing.… Read More »Sonic Team knew it had to “create the absolute best possible game” when it came to Sonic Adventure Source

Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike announced for Nintendo Switch 2
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Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike announced for Nintendo Switch 2

Playstack and Doraccoon today announced Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike for consoles, with Nintendo Switch 2 included in those plans. The port will be ready to go for this fall. You probably have some sort of idea what to expect based on the title alone. That said, Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike is described as “a roguelike deckbuilder where you combine special... The post Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike announced for Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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US: Nintendo announces the Summer Sale

Nintendo of America has announced the Summer Sale on the day that Star Fox finally arrives on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. If you have yet to buy Fox McCloud’s revamped adventure then there are some bargains to be had with your hard-earned cash. A few highlights from the Summer Sale include the Nintendo Switch… Read More »US: Nintendo announces the Summer Sale Source

Nintendo announces 2026 Summer Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, here’s the full list of deals
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Nintendo announces 2026 Summer Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, here’s the full list of deals

Nintendo just went live with a new 2026 Summer Sale, which brings various discounts for Switch 2 and Switch. Titles are included here from both a first-party and third-party perspective. Additionally, you can save on individual games as well as DLC. From Nintendo, Zelda and Fire Emblem are represented well here. We also see the lowest prices ever for games... The post Nintendo announces 2026 Summer Sale for Switch 2 and Switch, here’s the full list of deals appeared first on Nintendo Every

Unbeatable confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, will have a physical release
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Unbeatable confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, will have a physical release

Unbeatable is seeing release on Nintendo Switch 2, Playstack and D-Cell Games revealed today. The game launches on July 27, 2026. Unbeatable is an anime-inspired rhythm adventure game. In this world, music is illegal, and you’ll follow Beat and her band who are on the run. A whole bunch of extra information can be found in the following overview: Unbeatable... The post Unbeatable confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, will have a physical release appeared first on Nintendo Everything.

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US: Nintendo Switch 2 launch saw a big bump in physical video games sold

While the video game market moves increasingly towards an unfortunate all-digital future there has been some good news today regarding physical game sales in the United States. Circana, which tracks video game sales in the US, says that the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 helped bump up physical sales which are currently up round… Read More »US: Nintendo Switch 2 launch saw a big bump in physical video games sold Source