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Famitsu review scores – October 24, 2026 – first score for Hello Kitty Party Land, more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 24, 2026 are as follows: Hello Kitty Party Land – 8/8/9/7 We Were Here Tomorrow – 8/8/7/7 Rivage – 7/8/7/7 Hell Let Loose: Vietnam – 7/7/7/7 Note that for each review, four editors gave out scores. The final total in the Famitsu review is...
Shift Up and PlatinumGames detail the process of putting Bayonetta costumes in Stellar Blade
Shift Up and PlatinumGames have spoken more about the process in which Bayonetta costumes made it into Stellar Blade. This comes as part of an interview published by Famitsu. One of the more interesting tidbits shared is that PlatinumGames was relatively hands-off. According to the studio’s CEO...
Famitsu software sales (10/12/26 – 10/18/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of October 12, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Tales of Eternia Remastered – 17,911 / NEW 2. [NSW] Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 15,630 / NEW 3. [NSW] Tales of Eternia Remastered – 14,003 / NEW 4. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 13,084 /...
Japanese Charts: Castlevania And Tales Of Eternia Battle It Out For The Gold
Tales of Castlevania. We are back with our latest look at the Japanese physical charts from Famitsu, and two new releases have been racing for the top spot this week. Both Tales of Eternia Remastered and Castlevania: Belmont's Curse came out of the gate swinging, but it was the former that just...
Famitsu Sales: 10/12/26 – 10/18/26
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of …
Famitsu sales (10/12/26 – 10/18/26) – first week sales revealed for Tales of Eternia Remastered, Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 21,854 PS5 Digital Edition – 10,392 Switch OLED – 2,460 Switch Lite – 1,880 Switch – 517 PS5 Pro – 156 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 132 PS5 – 119 Xbox Series S – 54 Xbox Series X – 43 For comparison’s sake, here are...
Final Fantasy Resonance Shares Jake and Lid Artwork, Reveals Famitsu Cover, Final Fantasy I Through V Illustrations in the Works
Square Enix has shared new artwork by designer Takematsu Akihiro to commemorate 3 days until Final Fantasy Resonance launches. This illustration features party members Jake and Lid. Additionally, Square Enix has revealed new artwork featuring Rain, Fina, and Lasswell as the cover for the upcoming...
Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 18, 2026 – Metroid Ravenous makes first appearance
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This is for the week of October 11, 2026. One of the major developments this week is that Metroid Ravenous appears for the first time, just making the list at #30....
Famitsu review scores – October 17, 2026 – first score for Demons’ Night Fever, more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 17, 2026 are as follows: Final Fantasy Resonance – 8/8/8/8 Minecraft Dungeons 2 – 9/8/8/8 EA Sports FC 27 – 8/8/8/8 Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 – 8/8/8/8 Stupid Never Dies – 8/8/7/8 Demons’ Night Fever – 7/8/7/7 Farming Camp – 7/7/7/6 Note that...
Famitsu software sales (10/5/26 – 10/11/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of October 5, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3] – 23,411 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 14,527 / 1,080,343 3. [PS5] Ace Combat 8 – 13,801 / NEW 4. [NS2] Dragon Dogma 2: Dark Arisen – 7,314 / NEW 5. [PS5]...
Japanese Charts: Kingdom Hearts Collection Grabs The Top Spot, Despite A Slow Start
Taking the Mickey. Famitsu has shared the latest look at the Japanese physical gaming charts, and there's another newbie on the podium. Despite not even reaching the podium in the UK, Kingdom Hearts Collection nabbed the top spot in Japan, with just 23,411 units to its name. Not all that many sales...
Famitsu Sales: 10/5/26 – 10/11/26
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of …
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Famitsu sales (10/5/26 – 10/11/26) – first week sales revealed for Kingdom Hearts Collection [1-3], more
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 22,420 PS5 Digital Edition – 11,611 Switch OLED – 3,102 Switch Lite – 2,066 Switch – 638 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 227 PS5 Pro – 161 PS5 – 139 Xbox Series S – 38 Xbox Series X – 25 For comparison’s sake, here are...
The First Review For Final Fantasy Resonance Is In
Famitsu delivers its final verdict. Square Enix returns next week with its turn-based RPG Final Fantasy Resonance. Many players have already probably got a good idea about what to expect thanks to the demo, and now the first review has officially gone live. It once again comes from the famous...
Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 11, 2026 – Zelda: Ocarina of Time overthrows Pokemon Winds and Waves, multiple new games appear
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This is for the week of October 11, 2026. This is an interesting week with a number of different developments. We didn’t think this was possible, but Pokemon Winds...
Famitsu review scores – October 11, 2026 – first score for Ratatan, more
The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of October 11, 2026 are as follows: Ace Combat 8: Winges of Theve – 9/9/9/9 Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – 8/8/8/8 Ratatan – 8/8/8/8 Akiba Lost – 8/8/8/8 Control Resonant – 8/9/7/8 Thanks Light – 7/8/7/8 Note that for each review, four editors gave out...
Taito's 1987 Shmup Exzisus Will Be Joining The Arcade Archives In November
Transmorphers. Hamster Corporation has offered a sneak peek at one of the titles heading to its Arcade Archives in November. As reported by Japanese outlet Famitsu, Taito's horizontally scrolling shmup Exzisus will launch November 5 on PlayStation, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch platforms....
Konami Planning 'Second and Third Waves' of New Silent Hill Games
Konami is planning "second and third waves" of new Silent Hill games, according to producer Motoi Okamoto. Okamoto offered a foggy glimpse into the classic horror franchise's future during an interview featured in Famitsu Issue 1965 (via Game Observer). The series ended a long, painful drought...
Famitsu software sales (9/28/26 – 10/4/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of September 28, 2026 are as follows: 1. [PS5] Ace Combat 8 – 63,013 / NEW 2. [PS5] Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered – 18,724 / NEW 3. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 15,894 / 1,065,816 4. [NS2] Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave –...
Japanese Charts: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Scrapes Into The Top 10 With 5,000+ Sales
While Ace Combat 8 takes the crown. Famitsu has provided the latest look at Japan's boxed charts, and there are a few new faces once again this week. For Nintendo fans, the highlight is Xenoblade Chronicles 2 - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, which recently launched at retail for those who value...
Famitsu Sales: 9/28/26 – 10/4/27
Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of …
Famitsu sales (9/28/26 – 10/4/26) – first week sales revealed for Minecraft Dungeons 2, Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 26,200 PS5 Digital Edition – 12,210 Switch OLED – 3,461 Switch Lite – 3,255 Switch – 988 PS5 Pro – 456 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 353 Xbox Series X – 225 PS5 – 102 Xbox Series S – 34 For comparison’s sake, here are...
The First Review For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Is In
A fresh take on the world of Castlevania. Konami's Castlevania series returns next week, and the first critic review for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse has now gone live. It comes from the famous Japanese publication Famitsu, so what did this outlet think of this new experience developed by Evil...
Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse gets first review
The first review of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is now in. This comes ahead of the launch next week. Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse is coming to Nintendo Switch shortly, and most reviews should be coming in towards the start of next week. However, this week’s issue of Famitsu has an early verdict....
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