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3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Guide: Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games - Every First-Party Title To Pass One Million Sales

Based on Nintendo's official figures. Updated with sales figures from Nintendo's Q3 FY2026...

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined

Here's what the critics had to say. Square Enix has hit the ground running in 2026, and February marks the launch of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined...

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 has now outsold Wii U, fastest-selling Nintendo system to date

Nintendo has achieved not one, but two sales milestones today, and now we have news about Switch 2.

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo release schedule – February 2026

The latest Nintendo release schedule has now gone live as part of the company’s February 2026 financial report.

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Style Savvy Developer's Next Switch Game Has Been Rated By The ESRB

Become a dressmaker. Last year, Imagineer and developer syn Sophia (the team behind Nintendo's Style Savvy

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Switch has now outsold DS, becomes best-selling Nintendo system ever

Switch just officially took the crown as Nintendo’s best-selling gaming system of all time.

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers for February 2026 – Pokemon Legends: Z-A at over 12 million, Mario Galaxy games at over 2 million, Kirby Air Riders at 1.76 million, more

There’s more information stemming from Nintendo’s February 2026 financial results, and now we have the usual list of updated million sellers.

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo financial results – February 2026 – Switch 2 at 17.37 million units, Switch at 155.37 million, more

Nintendo has now published its February 2026 financial results, which is for the three quarters of the current fiscal year �" meaning through Dece...

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

A-Train 9 Evolution announced for Nintendo Switch 2

The A-Train simulation series is kicking off its 40th anniversary with a brand new title for Nintendo Switch 2.

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Dispatch Uncensored Physical Switch Release Apparently Not Possible

And it's "no comment" on "why separate SKUs were not possible". The release of the superhero workplace comedy game Dispatch

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced update announced, adds Connect iX mode with Copen

Inti Creates has revealed a new update for Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced, which brings Copen to the game.

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Pokémon 30th Anniversary Nintendo Store Event Announced (US)

Pokémon Day is almost here! Pokémon Day is taking place later this month, and ahead of this annual event, Nintendo has announced its US-based...

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Surprise! Tomodachi Life's 3DS Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music

Prepare for island life on Switch. Following a special Nintendo Direct broadcast last week for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream

3rd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch Online adds Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, The Mysterious Murasame Castle icons

The February 2026 classic icons are rolling out for Nintendo Switch Online members, which are Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and The Myst...

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Tower defense game Bean Beasts planned for Nintendo Switch [update: release date]

2024: Anxious Noob’s upcoming project Bean Beasts will be released on Nintendo Switch, the studio announced today.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Fear Effect 2 details Nintendo Switch physical release

Limited Run Games today shared details about its Nintendo Switch physical release for Fear Effect 2, which comes in two forms.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Tactical RPG Aegis Force: The Scorian War on the way to Nintendo Switch

Aegis Force: The Scorian War, which is coming from Deseret Games Studio, has been confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer

Shatterproof Games has nailed down the release date for Aarik and the Ruined Kingdom, its puzzle adventure game.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

The Perfect Pencil launch trailer – story-driven action platformer released on Nintendo Switch

The Perfect Pencil, a story-driven action platformer that throws you into the innermost depths of the human mind, has been given a launch trailer.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Talking Point: Where's Your Nintendo Labo Now?

Make, Play, & Bin? No, we didn't find ours here, not at all... 2018 is a long time ago.

2nd Feb, 2026 • timeextension.com

"We'll Never Be Able To Reach That Level" - Final Fantasy Legend Nobuo Uematsu's Reaction To Yuzo Koshiro's SNES Debut

"It was a game that was truly outstanding in terms of sound design". Nobuo Uematsu is one of the most acclaimed composers of video game music the...

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Resident Evil Requiem Live-Action Short Takes Us Right Back To The Beginning

Maika Monroe fans, unite. Capcom has released a new live-action short as part of its marketing campaign for Resident Evil Requiem

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Yuji Horii Is Following Sakurai's Lead With His Own Manga Biography

Presented in an "RPG-like fashion", naturally. Last year, Masahiro Sakurai's game knowledge was extended to yet another medium when the game devel...

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Fails To Meets Sega's Expectations

Despite strong critical reception. Sega has released its latest financial report, confirming that despite strong critical reception, Sonic Racing:...

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Baladins Is An Adorable Tabletop-Inspired Co-Op RPG With A Papercraft Aesthetic

Coming to Switch later this month. French studio Seed for Seed �" the developer behind Pile Up

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Baladins Nintendo Switch release date announced with new trailer

Baladins, the tabletop-inspired co-op fantasy RPG developed by Seed by Seed and published by Armor Games Studios, now has a release date on Nintend...

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Review: Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined (Switch 2) - A Fantastic Makeover & The Best-Looking DQ Ever

Let's do the time warp again. Ready to feel old? It’s been about 13 years since the launch of the 3DS remake of Dragon Quest VII

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

SEGA talks Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds sales, says initial performance didn’t meet expectations

SEGA has shared a few words about the sales of Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

UK Retailer GAME Closes All Standalone Stores As It Enters Administration

Update: Yep, things aren't looking good. UK retailer GAME has reportedly filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators in a clear sign tha...

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X announced for Nintendo Switch [update: Switch 2 rating]

November 11: Today, Astrolabe Games and 91Act unveiled BlazBlue Entropy Effect X, which is planned for Nintendo Switch.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

UK software sales chart for the week ending January 31, 2026 – Mario Kart, Animal Crossing, and Pokemon lead

The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending January 31, 2026 is now available.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

'Under The Island' Looks Packed With Minish Cap-Style Charm In New Release Date Trailer

Deep(wood) respect. We first noticed Under The Island almost two years ago, whe...

2nd Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

UK retailer Game is closing its remaining standalone stores, after entering administration

Game will now operate entirely within Sports Direct and House of Fraser

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

ICYMI: Paper Mario-Styled RPG 'Escape From Ever After' Has Launched On Switch

And it's riding high on Metacritic. Well, we can't reach them all as they drop, that's for sure.

2nd Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

This Super Mario medley just won a Grammy Award

Super Mario arrangement and Austin Wintory were the big video game winners at the Grammys

2nd Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

PS5 console exclusive Nioh 3 could appear on other systems as soon as August

The game has a six-month exclusivity window, Sony says

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

UK Charts: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Plummets As Familiar Faces Retake The Podium

Fallen angel. We are back with another look at the UK physical gaming charts, and if you were expecting to see last week's surprise silver medalli...

2nd Feb, 2026 • videogameschronicle.com

The Switch version of Apex Legends will shut down this summer

Players will have to upgrade to the Switch 2 version to keep their currency, Respawn says

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Famitsu’s most wanted games – February 1, 2026 – first appearance for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes.

2nd Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Citizen Sleeper 2, Nobody Saves the World, more

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop.

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Wii U game Cloudberry Kingdom returning on Nintendo Switch

Do you remember Cloudberry Kingdom? This platformer first launched on Wii U way back in 2013.

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo pre-order updates – February 1, 2026 – Tomodachi Life, The Rogue Prince of Persia, Virtua Fighter, more

Below are the latest Nintendo products that can be currently pre-ordered at retailers: United States Switch 2 Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined �" Februar...

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

Nintendo maintenance schedule – February 1, 2026 – Wii U and 3DS session coming this month

Nintendo has released its maintenance schedule for the week of February 1, 2026: As previously announced, a session is planned for Wii U and 3DS th...

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Book Review: Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped The World Have Fun

Super by name, super by nature. In the introduction to Super Nintendo: How One Japanese Company Helped the World Have Fun, Keza MacDonald makes a...

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

List of all Nintendo Switch 2 games that support GameShare

Tying in with the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, we’ve put together a complete list of games that support GameShare.

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendolife.com

Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (January 2026)

Our picks for the best eShop games on Switch 1 & 2 in January. You've got through one month of 2026, and what's your reward? Ah yes, another dose...

1st Feb, 2026 • nintendoeverything.com

I Hate This Place launch trailer – isometric survival horror game comes to Nintendo Switch

A fresh launch trailer is here for I Hate This Place, an isometric survival horror game filled with twisted monsters and warped realities plus a co...