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Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2026 are as follows: August 3 – August 9 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 55,827 / 790,303 2. [PS5] Beast of Reincarnation – 43,010 / NEW 3. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 32,286 / 580,612 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living...
Japanese Charts: Nintendo Continues To Dominate With Rhythm Heaven Groove
Sick beat. Famitsu has provided the latest figures for boxed sales in Japan covering the two weeks from 3rd August to 16th August. Surprising no one, Nintendo is still absolutely dominating, with Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation the only title representing the PS5 in the top ten. Otherwise,...
Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026 – huge sales for Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders
New data provided by Famitsu gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of July 2026. Two Nintendo games had massive debuts during the month. Rhythm Heaven Groove sold close to 700,000 physical copies at retail while Splatoon Raiders wasn’t far off from 500,000 units. Below is the full list of...
Famitsu software sales (7/27/26 – 8/2/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 27, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 73,542 / 548,226 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 59,884 / 734,476 3. [NS2] Village in the Shade – 21,965 / NEW 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 18,306 / 1,518,331 5....
Video: European eShop highlights – July 2026
Nintendo released a new video today showcasing a few European digital game highlights from July 2026. Some of the highlighted titles include Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Here’s the new video: July 2026 Highlights Video Keep track of...
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch million sellers August 2026 – Mario Kart World at over 15 million, Tomodachi Life at nearly 8 million, more
Nintendo’s August 2026 financial results have provided the latest update on million seller games for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch. Rhythm Heaven Groove and Splatoon Raiders were recently releases, but did not make the list. Both are likely beyond the million mark, but launched after the reporting...
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – August 2026
A new month started up today. Now that we’re in August, we want to know what you’ve been playing. Do you have your hooks set in Splatoon Raiders? Have you been trying out other new releases like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition or Rhythm Heaven Groove? No matter the case, let us...
Famitsu software sales (7/20/26 – 7/26/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 20, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 474,684 / NEW 2. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 78,355 / 674,592 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 23,468 / 1,500,025 4. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 – 7,227 /...
Rhythm Heaven Groove review: Nintendo’s musical paradise makes a much needed return
A triumphant comeback for a series that has been gone for far too long
Rhythm Heaven Groove Producer Declined Offers To Make Similar Games Due To His "Indebtedness" To Nintendo
Gotta have faith. Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Mitsuo Terada (known professionally as Tsunku) has stated that he declined offers to make similar games due to his "indebtedness" to Nintendo, remaining convinced that the company would want to make a new entry. This comes via a blog post...
Famitsu software sales (7/13/26 – 7/19/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 13, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 76,786 / 596,237 2. [PS5] eBaseball: Pro Spirit 2026 – 20,661 / NEW 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 18,608 / 1,476,557 4. [NSW] Kyoto Xanadu – 15,431 / NEW 5. [PS5]...
Tsunku shares emotional story behind Rhythm Heaven Groove and why he stayed loyal to Nintendo
After 11 years without a new entry, the Rhythm Heaven series finally returned with Rhythm Heaven Groove, which launched for Nintendo Switch on July 2. The release also marked the return of Japanese musician, composer, and producer Tsunku, who worked with Nintendo once again after creating the music...
Japanese Charts: Rhythm Heaven Groove Maintains Its Solid Lead
Groove Armada. The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and Rhythm Heaven Groove has once again taken the top spot with another 76,786 copies sold. There are a few newcomers again this week, including eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 on the PS5 along with Kyoto Xanadu, 70s-style Robot...
Shigeru Miyamoto Defends Nintendo's Production Of Remakes
No worries, Shigsy. Nintendo puts out a lot of games. This year alone it's released Splatoon Raiders, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Pokémon Pokopia, and Mario Tennis Fever. Yet with this year's Star Fox and the upcoming The Legend of Zelda:...
Rhythm Heaven Groove review for Nintendo Switch
System: Switch Release date: July 2, 2026 Developer: Nintendo Publisher: Nintendo Most rhythm games set their reflex-based gameplay against pulse-pounding electronic soundtracks, covers of popular rock songs, or even music from other video games. There’s really only one rhythm game series whose...
Famitsu software sales (7/6/26 – 7/12/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of July 6, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 126,073 / 519,451 2. [NSW] Magical Girl Witch Trial – 21,283 / NEW 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 20,827 / 1,457,949 4. [PS5] Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced –...
Japanese Charts: Switch 2 Surpasses 6 Million Consoles Sold
And Rhythm Heaven Groove continues to dominate. The latest Japanese boxed charts data is in from Famitsu, and golly gosh, there are quite a few new entries this week. Rhythm Heaven Groove is at the top again with another 126,073 copies to its name, taking its running total to over 500,000. Awesome...
Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Fortified Zone
NSO newbie. We are back with another edition of Box Art Brawl! We celebrated the launch of Rhythm Heaven Groove last week by matching up the three regional covers for its Fever Wii predecessor, and it wasn't even close. The North American design walked away with a staggering win, taking 72% of the...
Episode 513 - Eyht Eyht Eyyyyyht, Choo!
We're talking Rhythm Heaven Groove and Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster! Subscribe to RSS Feed Direct Download On this episode, we answer many questions. How is the new Rhythm Heaven on Switch? Does Casey like the Final Fantasy 1 Pixel Remaster? What are Pokemon prerelease events like? Has Alex...
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – July 11, 2026 – Tomodachi Life returns to the top
The latest Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of July 11, 2026 are now available. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream had to settle for second last week due to Rhythm Heaven Groove, but it’s back to #1 now. Rhythm Heaven is bumped to second. Another game worth highlighting is Moonlight Peaks....
Opinion: Help! I'm Obsessed With Rhythm Heaven Groove's Secret Beatspell Finale
Beatspell? More like Neatspell. Here's a sentence that I never thought I'd write: I'm about to discuss spoilers for Rhythm Heaven Groove. That's right, I have spoilers, and they're for a Rhythm Heaven game. What's more, it was a really lovely surprise to discover it myself. So, if you're still...
EDGE #425 review scores – Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, more
The latest EDGE review scores for issue #426 (September 2026 issue) have now been released. A number of Nintendo-related games are covered, including Star Fox, Rhythm Heaven Groove, and more. Here’s the full roundup: Star Fox – 8 Gothic 1 Remake – 7 33 Immortals – 5 The Adventures of Elliot: The...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Review
Rhythm Heaven Groove is as weird as it is fun and serves as a fittingly quirky swan song for the OG Nintendo Switch.
Famitsu software sales (6/29/26 – 7/5/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the week of June 29, 2026 are as follows: 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 393,378 / NEW 2. [NSW] Ganbare Goemon Daishuugou – 60,428 / NEW 3. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – 26,552 / 1,437,122 4. [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 – 13,261...
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