Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for April 23, 2026
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of April 23, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster, Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, and more.
Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
[Let’s Talk] Your longest gaming session
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We have a simple question for you this week: what’s been your longest gaming session?
Obviously most players won’t be timing how long they’re playing a game. That said, there might have been instances in which you’re so immersed that the hours just slip away. This can happen for a variety of reasons: you’re engaged in the gameplay and/or story, wanting to finish a title that’s on the shorter side in just one night, and more.
So what’s been the longest gaming session you can remember? Have you ever pulled an all nighter to see something through to the end? Let us know in the comments.
Super Mario-kun manga may finally be ending after more then 30 years
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Super Mario-kun has been a long-running manga in Japan having started in 1990, but it could finally be coming to an end soon.
We’re hearing that the series has reached its final arc. The story seems to be wrapping up and fans believe that it won’t be long until it’s over.
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Bayonetta creator explains what actually happened in Bayonetta 3’s ending
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In Bayonetta 3, one of the big elements of the game involves the famous witch fighting to save the multiverse. While some fans may have felt that this aspect came out of nowhere, series creator Hideki Kamiya has argued that’s not the case.
This comes from the new book “The World of Hideki Kamiya”. In an interview, it was brought up how Bayonetta 3 incorporates the idea of the multiverse. Spoilers for the series follow from here, so keep that in mind before proceeding.
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Video: Pragmata Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 vs. Xbox Series S/X comparison
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Following the launch of Pragmata, a new graphics comparison has come in for the Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X versions.
Much of the details were previously covered in a Digital Foundry report, which we covered here. Capcom did make a number of graphical changes to get the title running on Nintendo Switch 2. However, the end result is that this is still the same game that you can find elsewhere – no cuts were made to the gameplay.
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Opus: Prism Peak launch trailer – photo adventure game lands on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Following the launch of Opus: Prism Peak, Shueisha Games and Sigono have readied a launch trailer. The photo adventure title just found its way to Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
A whole bunch of details about the game can be found in the following store description:
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RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme heading to Nintendo Switch
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After previously appearing on mobile with over 50 million downloads, Smokoko has announced a Nintendo Switch version of RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme. The game launches on June 25, 2026.
RACE: Rocket Arena Car Extreme will retain the same gameplay found in the mobile version, but with a new addition. Local split-screen multiplayer for up to four players on a single console will be supported across TV, tabletop, and handheld modes.
Here’s a complete overview of the game:
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – April 18, 2026 – Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream launches on top
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The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 18, 2026 are now available.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was already #1 last week, and that was with pre-loads alone. It’s no surprise then that since the actual launch has now happened, it’s held on to the same spot. Pokemon Champions, which was previously #2, slips to #4.
Below are the full Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of April 18, 2026:
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Dosa Divas launch trailer – spicy narrative turn-based RPG for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
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Outerloop Games has readied a launch trailer for Dosa Divas. This week, the spicy narrative turn-based RPG appeared on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, and other platforms.
Catch up on everything you need to know with the following overview:
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Bandai Namco kicks off Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale with Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Ni no Kuni, and more at new low prices
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Bandai Namco started up a new sale for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch this week, and we wanted to point it out as some games are at new low prices.
Across both platforms, around fifty titles have been discounted. New low prices including Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Ni no Kuni, Freedom Wars Remastered, and more.
The full roundup is as follows:
