Japan’s best-selling games of July 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza can’t knock off Mario Kart World

17th Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Japan’s best-selling games of July 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza can’t knock off Mario Kart World

New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of July 2025.

‘Liberate Cow’: Animal rights group Peta urges Nintendo to remove Cow’s nose ring in Mario Kart World

16th Aug, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

‘Liberate Cow’: Animal rights group Peta urges Nintendo to remove Cow’s nose ring in Mario Kart World

"Leave the rings to Sonic", the organisation says

PETA calls for Nintendo to redesign Mario Kart World’s Cow without nose ring

15th Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

PETA calls for Nintendo to redesign Mario Kart World’s Cow without nose ring

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, also known as PETA, is now taking issue with Mario Kart World and specifically the Cow character.

Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event

14th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mario Kart World Announces 'Summer Vacation Skill Test' Event

Summer fun for Japan. Mario Kart World is running a Summer Vacation Skill...

Super Mario Party Jamboree icons added to Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

14th Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Super Mario Party Jamboree icons added to Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

July 23: Super Mario Party Jamboree �" Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV will be out everywhere tomorrow, and to celebrate, new icons have a...

Could This Mysterious Super Mario 40th Anniversary X Account Be Legit?

12th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Could This Mysterious Super Mario 40th Anniversary X Account Be Legit?

aaaaaaaaa I don't know. Fans have recently been pondering over a mysterious X/Twitter account that seemingly directly references Super Mario's upc...

Anniversary: Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago

11th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Anniversary: Paper Mario First Unfolded On N64 25 Years Ago

And the book's still open. 25 years ago today, 11th August, Mario jumped into a whole new dimension. Today marks the anniversary of the N64 turn-...

UK software sales chart for the week ending August 9, 2025 – Mario Kart World settles for second

11th Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

UK software sales chart for the week ending August 9, 2025 – Mario Kart World settles for second

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending August 9, 2025 is now available.

UK Charts: Mafia: The Old Country Whacks Mario Kart World Down A Peg

11th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

UK Charts: Mafia: The Old Country Whacks Mario Kart World Down A Peg

Leave the shell. Take the banana. The latest UK Charts are in and the newly-released Mafia: The Old Country

Talking Point: Nintendo Is Laser-Targeting Your Toddlers With This New 'My Mario' Line

8th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: Nintendo Is Laser-Targeting Your Toddlers With This New 'My Mario' Line

Full-on Disney mode engaged. Of the big three platform holders, Nintendo is the 'family-friendly' one.

Nintendo announces My Mario, a range of products for young children including amiibo building blocks

8th Aug, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Nintendo announces My Mario, a range of products for young children including amiibo building blocks

They're Japan-only for now but some will be released overseas next year

Mario Kart 64's Unofficial Dreamcast Port Is Out Now

8th Aug, 2025 • timeextension.com

Mario Kart 64's Unofficial Dreamcast Port Is Out Now

From the person who brought WipEout & Doom 64 to the Dreamcast. A port of Mario Kart 64 to...

Gallery: Nintendo Shows Off Its New 'My Mario' Product Line

8th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Gallery: Nintendo Shows Off Its New 'My Mario' Product Line

Rattles, plush and much more. Nintendo today announced a whole range of themed products as part of its new 'My Mario' campaign for parents and c...

Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Super Mario Wood Block Sets, Doubling As amiibo

8th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Gallery: Here's A Closer Look At The Super Mario Wood Block Sets, Doubling As amiibo

Launching in Japan this month. Earlier today, Nintendo announced it was releasing a new range of Mario-themed products, and while it is marketed...

Nintendo Announces New 'Hello, Mario!' App For Switch And Mobile Devices

8th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Announces New 'Hello, Mario!' App For Switch And Mobile Devices

Wood Block amiibo also revealed. Nintendo has today announced it's releasing a new line of Mario-themed products, videos and even an app designe...

Nintendo announces “My Mario” series of products, including Switch app

8th Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo announces “My Mario” series of products, including Switch app

Today, Nintendo unveiled a new “My Mario” series of products targeted at young children.

Japanese Charts: Sega's Latest 'Demon Slayer' Kicks Mario Kart World Into Second

7th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Charts: Sega's Latest 'Demon Slayer' Kicks Mario Kart World Into Second

Only just, though. Famitsu has provided the latest look at the Japanese boxed charts, and it's Demo...

Super Mario Party Jamboree 2.1.1 update out now, patch notes

6th Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Super Mario Party Jamboree 2.1.1 update out now, patch notes

Heads up for Super Mario Party Jamboree players: a new version 2.1.1 update just went live.

Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.1.1)

6th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Super Mario Party Jamboree Updated For Switch 2 And Switch (Version 2.1.1)

Here's what's included. Following Nintendo identifying a bug in Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

Anniversary: No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already

5th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Anniversary: No Way Is Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island 30 Years Old Already

Yep, seems like it. In yet another indication that time is indeed marching on and on, it seems that Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Will Appear At MCM Comic Con In Birmingham

5th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mario Voice Actor Charles Martinet Will Appear At MCM Comic Con In Birmingham

Event kicks off in November. Charles Martinet may not be voicing Mario anymore, but that doesn't mean he isn't still deeply involved in the promot...

Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary

4th Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Feature: What We Expect From Nintendo For Super Mario Bros.' 40th Anniversary

Four decades of 1-1. Five years ago, Nintendo made an appropriately big thing of Super Mario Bros.

Japanese Charts: Mario Party Rolls A Fine Switch 2 Debut, But Can't Move To The Top Spot

1st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Charts: Mario Party Rolls A Fine Switch 2 Debut, But Can't Move To The Top Spot

Bored of the board. Famitsu has shared its latest look at the physical software charts in Japan, an...

Almost all Switch 2 users have bought Mario Kart World, as sales of new console pass 6m worldwide

1st Aug, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Almost all Switch 2 users have bought Mario Kart World, as sales of new console pass 6m worldwide

Nintendo sold 5.82m Switch 2 consoles worldwi...

Switch 2 Has Sold "More Than 6 Million" Units, And Almost As Many Copies Of Mario Kart World

1st Aug, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Switch 2 Has Sold "More Than 6 Million" Units, And Almost As Many Copies Of Mario Kart World

Crazy attach rates. Nintendo's latest financial results are live, and the platform holder has confirmed Switch 2 hardware sales "exceeding 6 milli...

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers for August 2025 – Mario Kart World at 5.63 million, more

1st Aug, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers for August 2025 – Mario Kart World at 5.63 million, more

Nintendo has updated its list of million seller games, which includes the first data for Switch 2 �" and yes, Mario Kart World made the list.

Famitsu sales (7/21/25 – 7/27/25) – first week sales revealed for Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

31st Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu sales (7/21/25 – 7/27/25) – first week sales revealed for Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 �" 92,013 Switch OLED �" 7,344 Switch Lite �" 4,706 PS5 �" 4,093 Switc...

Nintendo Preparing Super Mario Party Jamboree - Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Update

31st Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Nintendo Preparing Super Mario Party Jamboree - Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV Update

A fix for a small glitch is on the way. Nintendo released Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

Japanese Variety Show Ranks Nation's Favourite Games, Mario & Animal Crossing Miss Top Spot

30th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Variety Show Ranks Nation's Favourite Games, Mario & Animal Crossing Miss Top Spot

Mining for data. A new survey conducted by Japanese variety show Ariyoshiiieeeee! �" Oh yeah! Wanna play games at your place now? has revealed Ja...

Mario Kart World fine tunes race selection in VS race pool, responding to player criticism

30th Jul, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Mario Kart World fine tunes race selection in VS race pool, responding to player criticism

Nintendo has listened to community feedback, and with its latest Mario Kart World update has "in...

Mario Kart World’s latest update makes CPU opponents easier

30th Jul, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Mario Kart World’s latest update makes CPU opponents easier

The Version 1.2.0 patch also tells players when they've collected everything in Free Roam mode

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Recieves Another Switch 2 Update

30th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Recieves Another Switch 2 Update

Here's what's included. Nintendo's been updating games non-stop since the Switch 2 arrived in June and following multiple other updates this week,...

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury 1.2.1 update out now, patch notes

30th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury 1.2.1 update out now, patch notes

A new version 1.2.1 update is now rolling out for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury.

Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

30th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Mario Kart World Has Been Updated To Version 1.2.0, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Update on Switch 2 today. Following three updates in June, Mario Kart World

Mario Kart World 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes – 3 lap courses appear more often for voting, CPU nerfed, more

30th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Mario Kart World 1.2.0 update out now, patch notes – 3 lap courses appear more often for voting, CPU nerfed, more

Mario Kart World just received a big update with version 1.2.0.

Mario Paint has been added to Switch Online’s SNES library, supports Switch 2 mouse controls

29th Jul, 2025 • videogameschronicle.com

Mario Paint has been added to Switch Online’s SNES library, supports Switch 2 mouse controls

Switch owners can play the game by plugging in a USB mouse

Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls

29th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Mario Paint gets surprise Nintendo Switch Online release, features mouse controls

As a surprise out of nowhere, Nintendo has just released Mario Paint on Switch Online.  A big feature is that mouse support is included.

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree TV?

28th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Poll: What Review Score Would You Give Super Mario Party Jamboree TV?

NS2 Edition Hyper Partying Redux Deluxe ++. With Donkey Kong still basking in the limelight a couple of weeks after the excellent Bananza

UK software sales chart for the week ending July 26, 2025 – Mario Kart World overtakes Donkey Kong Bananza

28th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

UK software sales chart for the week ending July 26, 2025 – Mario Kart World overtakes Donkey Kong Bananza

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending July 26, 2025 is now available.

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 27, 2025 – Super Mario Party Jamboree gets two spots

27th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – June 27, 2025 – Super Mario Party Jamboree gets two spots

The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of July 27, 2025 are now available.

Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree For Switch 2?

26th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Poll: So, Will You Be Getting Super Mario Party Jamboree For Switch 2?

Go on, tell us. Nintendo bolstered the Switch 2 library this week with the release of Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jam...

Random: Don't Worry Folks, Nintendo Says Mario And Peach Are Just "Good Friends"

25th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Random: Don't Worry Folks, Nintendo Says Mario And Peach Are Just "Good Friends"

Hmmm, we've heard this one before. It's official, folks �" Mario and Peach are not in a relationship.

Super Mario Party Jamboree has decent enough Switch 2 additions, but I'm truly baffled by its presentation

24th Jul, 2025 • eurogamer.net

Super Mario Party Jamboree has decent enough Switch 2 additions, but I'm truly baffled by its presentation

Let's kick this look at Super Mario Party Jamboree's new Nintendo Switch port off with...

Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Sells A Bunch, But Can't Beat Mario Kart

24th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Japanese Charts: Donkey Kong Bananza Sells A Bunch, But Can't Beat Mario Kart

Not quite top banana. The latest Japanese boxed charts are in, courtesy of Famitsu , and Nintendo is...

Nintendo Download – July 24, 2025 (North America) – Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, Wild Hearts S, more

24th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Download – July 24, 2025 (North America) – Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV, Wild Hearts S, more

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of July 24, 2025.

Guide: Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: All New Minigames & Modes

24th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV: All New Minigames & Modes

Mousin' around. Now that Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

24th Jul, 2025 • nintendolife.com

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV

Here's what the critics had to say. We're still busy with Donkey Kong Bananza

First images of the LEGO Game Boy, pre-orders open

24th Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

First images of the LEGO Game Boy, pre-orders open

After having to wait for a few months, we finally have a look at the LEGO Game Boy.

Mario & Sonic 2020 was originally planned to be huge crossover with Zelda, Pokemon, Dragon Ball, tons more

23rd Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Mario & Sonic 2020 was originally planned to be huge crossover with Zelda, Pokemon, Dragon Ball, tons more

Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 turned out to be a fairly standard entry in the Nintendo x SEGA crossover sports series, but it seems...

Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2025 – Mario Kart World in the top three

23rd Jul, 2025 • nintendoeverything.com

Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2025 – Mario Kart World in the top three

Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S.