Best-selling games of January 2026 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms
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New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of January 2026 specifically on Nintendo platforms.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A keeps its streak going at the #1 spot. Final Fantasy 7 Remake, a new release, sits right behind it. Also worth noting is that Animal Crossing: New Horizons went from #21 previously to #4 this month.
Here’s the full list of best-sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for January 2026:
Best-selling games in the U.S. for January 2026 – Nintendo Switch 2 boosts Final Fantasy 7 Remake to the top 10
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of January 2026.
There’s not too much to report here as things tend to be slow around the new year. However, it’s worth noting that Final Fantasy 7 Remake moved up to #9, whereas it was previously #225 – that’s thanks to the new Nintendo Switch 2 (and Xbox) version.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for January 2026:
Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition getting a demo, new trailer
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
SOEDESCO and Nukebox Studios today announced a demo for Food Truck Chef: Full Course Edition. On Nintendo Switch, it’s planned for February 23, 2026.
The demo lets players get a taste of the food truck experience with several different recipes.
Pokemon Presents announced for Pokemon Day 2026
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A new Pokemon Presents has just been announced for Pokemon Day, it will be taking place February 27, 2026. The presentation will begin at 6AM PST/9AM EST.
The Pokemon Company did not say what will be included in the Pokemon Presents event, though we already know that Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen will be releasing digitally on the eShop shortly after the presentation. We should also expect information surrounding the Pokemon franchise’s 30th anniversary.
If you want to read more about the Pokemon FireRed & Pokemon LeafGreen releases, click here.
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Famitsu software sales (2/9/26 – 2/15/26) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [PS5] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 58,171 / NEW
2. [NS2] Mario Tennis Fever – 39,522 / NEW
3. [NSW] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 32,102 / 209,665
4. [NS2] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 23,617 / 183,718
5. [PS5] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 19,845 / NEW
6. [NS2] Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties – 15,988 / NEW
7. [PS5] Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined – 11,800 / 130,598
8. [PS5] Nioh 3 – 9,702 / 50,272
9. [NS2] Mario Kart World – 9,473 / 2,825,494
10. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 7,265 / 8,377,788
Gecko Gods shares Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
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Super Rare Originals and Inresin have set a release date for Gecko Gods, their upcoming puzzle platformer. We now have a release date of April 16, 2026.
Gecko Gods has been a bit of a long time coming. It was first announced for Nintendo Switch at the very end of 2022. While there was previously a delay, the game is now just a couple of months out.
If you missed the original announcement, read up on the following details:
More: Inresin, Super Rare Games, The Gecko Gods
City Hunter details Nintendo Switch physical release, new features
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Today, Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Red Art Games shared details about City Hunter’s new features and physical editions ahead of its digital release next week.
The boxed versions, which will only be sold on Nintendo Switch (not Switch 2) are planned for September 17. The game’s standard release and XYZ Collector’s Editions will be available from various retailers upon release, but the limited Deluxe Edition (limited to 500 copies) will be exclusive to Red Art Games’ official online store.
Here’s what’s in each version:
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time 2.1.2 update out now, patch notes
Posted on 1 month ago by Carlos in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Level-5 has released a new update for Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Patch version 2.1.2 is now available for download and introduces a variety of important fixes, with a strong focus on issues that were affecting multiplayer, gathering activities, fishing, and certain specific situations in Snoozaland.
Most of the adjustments address bugs that could hinder player progression, particularly during online play, alongside minor enemy balance tweaks and improvements to the consistency of systems related to buffs.
The full rundown is as follows:
More: Fantasy Life i, Level-5, title update
Bluey’s Quest for The Gold Pen gets Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 release date, new trailer
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PM Studios and Radical Forge, in collaboration with Halfbrick Studios and in partnership with BBC Studios and Ludo Studio, have announced the release date for Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The story-driven adventure, inspired by the hit animated series Bluey, will launch on May 28, 2026.
Development is being handled by Halfbrick Studios, best known for titles such as Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride, the game promises an original narrative experience set in the colorful world of Bluey, bringing a new adventure to fans of the franchise on Nintendo platforms.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road getting “Orion & Lumen DLC” update next week
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is set to receive a big update dubbed “Orion & Lumen DLC” next week, Level-5 has announced. It will be available to all players on February 25, 2026.
Level-5 says the following of today’s news: “The next grand stage awaits Sonny Wright (Asuto Inamori) and his friends: the Football Frontier International! But mysterious footballers known as the Disciples of Orion are looming on the horizon…”
We have a trailer for the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road “Orion & Lumen DLC” update below.
