Chicken Climber hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games, along with Burst Games, have announced the upcoming release of Chicken Climber on Nintendo Switch. The game will be available this Friday, May 22.
Chicken Climber is a vertical platformer. The only way to progress is the game is by jumping – there is no standard movement otherwise.
Here’s an official overview:
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Nintendo confirmed for Gamescom 2026
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Nintendo will be attending Gamescom 2026, it’s been announced.
Specifics about the company’s activities have yet to be confirmed. However, as always, you can expect playable demos, and attendees can also look forward to various events such as tournaments.
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Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026 – Tomodachi Life sees big sales in first month
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026.
Another cozy game has seen a massive debut with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream selling over 700,000 copies at retail. Pokemon Pokopia is no slouch either, as it moved another 100,000 units and is approaching one million. For Pragmata, the Nintendo Switch 2 version cracks the top five.
Below is the full list of Japan’s best-selling games of April 2026:
UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 – Tomodachi Life at #1, Indiana Jones gets Nintendo Switch 2 bump
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026 is now available.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is back on top after coming in at #2 last week. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which was out of the top 40 entirely, is now in second thanks to the release of the new Nintendo Switch 2 version.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending May 16, 2026:
Puzzle game Namco Legendary Mountains announced for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Posted on 6 days ago by Cris-(chito) in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
BeXide has announced Namco Legendary Mountains for the Nintendo Switch, and the Nintendo Switch 2. The title is planned for launch this summer, with an exact release date not yet provided.
Namco Legendary Mountains is similar to titles like 2048 and Suika Game in which you combine icons to create bigger ones. The twist however, is that it takes place in a 3D space and uses elements in theme with Namco’s rich history.
You can read a full description of the game below:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – May 17, 2026 – Pokemon Winds and Waves lead, Splatoon Raiders moves up
Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes.
There’s not really much change here, which isn’t surprising – especially given how quiet things have been due to recent Japanese holidays. Pokemon Winds and Waves are still on top, but Splatoon Raiders has moved up again to second.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 22 and April 28.
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Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for Astral Ascent, Devil May Cry, more
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A bunch of new sales are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Astral Ascent, Devil May Cry, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Nitro Gen Omega launch trailer – cinematic anime-style RPG debuts on Nintendo Switch
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Following its launch this week, Destinybit has come through with a launch trailer for Nitro Gen Omega. The cinematic anime-style RPG found its way to Nintendo Switch just recently.
Learn more about the title with the following details:
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Nintendo pre-order updates – May 17, 2026 – Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Mineru’s Contruct amiibo, Pokemon Deluxe Character Guide, more
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Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers for the week of May 17, 2026:
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Big Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale live with games as low as $15
Posted on 1 week ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
GameStop kicked off a new sale today, and it’s a pretty big one with various Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games included. One batch of titles is on sale for just $15 and another batch is down to $35.
On the $15 side, there are some notable titles here including Super Mario RPG, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion. The $35 tier has Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, WarioWare: Move It, Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, and more.
The full lineup is as follows:
