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Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data shows strong performance for Nintendo Switch 2 with over 221,000 units sold, and Mario Kart World topping the software charts, indicating significant market interest in new Nintendo hardware and titles.
The first critic review for the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake has been released, receiving a score of 34/40 from Famitsu, highlighting its visual overhaul and new content, with the game available on Switch and Switch 2 without an upgrade path.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data reveals strong first-week sales for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, with the Nintendo Switch 2 leading hardware sales at over 200,000 units, and the game achieving nearly 873,000 copies sold in its initial week.
Ghost of Yotei received a near perfect 39/40 score from Famitsu, highlighting its strong reception in Japan, though it hasn't surpassed the 40/40 score of Tsushima. The game is highly anticipated and could follow Tsushima's success in Japan.
Famitsu's latest chart of most wanted games in Japan shows Kirby Air Riders entering the top five, based on reader votes from July 9-15, with other popular titles including Dragon Quest HD-2D Remake and Pragmata.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data shows strong initial performance for Nintendo Switch 2 with 71,885 units sold, and Mario Kart World topping software charts with 65,853 copies sold, indicating high interest in Nintendo's new console and game.
Famitsu awarded Donkey Kong Bananza a high score of 9/10/10/9, totaling 38 points, just behind Super Mario Odyssey, with the game launching on Nintendo Switch on July 17, 2025.
Famitsu's latest Japanese sales data reveals the Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 948,000 units, dominating the hardware charts, with notable software sales including Mario Kart World and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. The data highlights the strong launch performance of the Switch 2 compared to other consoles and previous week sales figures.
Famitsu magazine conducted a poll among its readers to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand, asking them to vote for their favorite PlayStation games. Over 4000 votes were cast, resulting in a list of the top 30 games across all Sony consoles. Notably, no PS5 games made the list, and only two PS4 games were included. Final Fantasy VII was voted the best PlayStation game of all time.
The first review for "Fantasian Neo Dimension," a turn-based RPG from Square Enix and Mistwalker, has been released by Famitsu, scoring 34/40. The game, created by Final Fantasy's Hironobu Sakaguchi, will soon be available on multiple consoles, including the Nintendo Switch. It features new difficulty options, full voice acting, and a unique artistic style with strategic battle mechanics. The game follows protagonist Leo on a quest to recover his memories and combat a mechanical infection threatening his world.
Famitsu's latest issue reviews several games, with FANTASIAN Neo Dimension receiving a high score of 34/40 across multiple platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, and Switch. Other notable scores include Pacific Drive and REDNEG ALLSTARS SWING-BY EDITION, both scoring 32/40 on PS5 and Switch respectively. Meanwhile, Hakoniwa Kaitaku Hamster to Taiyou no Sato received a lower score of 23/40 on Switch.
Famitsu has given Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance an impressive score of 36/40, highlighting its two major campaigns and quality-of-life upgrades. Despite some concerns about it being a re-release of the 2021 game, the substantial updates and 80-hour campaigns make it a worthwhile purchase for fans. The game will be available on Switch from June 14, 2024.
According to Famitsu's estimated physical game software data for Japan, Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch remained the top-selling game, followed by Rise of the Ronin for PlayStation 5. Winning Post 10 2024 debuted in the top 10, with the Switch version outselling the PlayStation 5 version. In terms of hardware sales, the Nintendo Switch family led with 57,533 units sold, followed by the PlayStation 5 family with 20,846 units sold.
Famitsu's review of Princess Peach: Showtime! for the Nintendo Switch gives it a total score of 33/40, with a relatively even split of 8/8/9/8. While it may not reach the heights of some of Nintendo's top Switch games, the game has proven to be a hit with critics. A demo is available on the Switch eShop, and early impressions suggest it could be a promising addition to the Switch library. Keep an eye out for the full review and consider trying the demo to form your own opinion.
Famitsu has given the upcoming PS5 game Rise of the Ronin a score of 37/40, with individual reviewers awarding it three 9/10 scores and a 10/10. This rating aligns with scores given to past Team Ninja games. The game's full PS5 review will be released on Thursday, with early impressions noting promise but questioning whether it is better than previous titles.