A long-lost Pokemon game has found its way on eBay sparking a lot of interest from collectors and preservationists. The game is PokePark Fishing Contest DS, which was released through the Nintendo DS Download Play feature back in 2005. The game has now been listed on eBay for €7,999, which is approximately $9,100. PokePark Fishing Contest DS has been listed as on a Nintendo DS Development/Test Cartridge and is sure to be snapped up. There are hopes that that the cartridge will be bought by someone who is willing to preserve its contents. |
«The game was never released on a traditional retail cartridge. Downloaded copies disappeared after the Nintendo DS was switched off and were also limited to 12 hours, leaving the title largely inaccessible once its distribution events ended.» |
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Nintendo has announced that two previously unreleased Virtual Boy titles are being added to the Nintendo Classics library. D-HOPPER (originally known as Dragon Hopper), an action-adventure game developed by Intelligent Systems but was never released due to the low sales of the Virtual Boy, and ZERO RACERS, a cancelled spin-off of the F-Zero series developed by Nintendo, will both be available for the first time on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 4th August 2026, exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers. |
To play these games (or any of the others available on the Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics app), you’ll also need the headset replica that the Nintendo Switch (or Switch 2) system can be inserted into in handheld mode for an authentic Virtual Boy experience, or the cheaper cardboard variant, both of which are available to purchase from Nintendo’s website. |
Additionally, music from five Virtual Boy games have been added to the Nintendo Music streaming service: Wario Land, Mario’s Tennis, Mario Clash, Galactic Pinball, and Teleroboxer. The Nintendo Music app is a free download on iOS and Android, and you can also now listen in a web browser, as long as you have an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. |
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Nintendo has announced that the next game to be added to the ever expanding Nintendo Classics library will be Super Mario Sunshine (2002). Previously announced over a year ago, appearing briefly on a sizzle reel when GameCube was first revealed as a newly added benefit for Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers, we now finally have a release date. Super Mario Sunshine launches on 13th August 2026 via the “Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics” app, exclusive to the Nintendo Switch 2 system. If you were lucky enough to purchase Super Mario 3D All-Stars before it was discontinued in 2021, or if you’re willing to pay reseller prices for a physical copy, Super Mario Sunshine can also be enjoyed on the original Switch. |
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The long-awaited Splatoon Raiders has gotten off to a good start in the Land of the Rising Sun shifting a more-than-healthy 474,684 physical copies. The Nintendo Switch 2 was the best-selling hardware this week selling 50,168 units, followed by the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition with 8,512 units sold. |
Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales) |
- [SW2] Splatoon Raiders (Nintendo, 07/23/26) – 474,684 (474,684) (New)
- [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove (Nintendo, 07/02/26) – 78,355 (674,592)
- [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream (Nintendo, 04/16/26) – 23,468 (1,500,025)
- [NSW] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 (Konami, 06/11/26) – 7,227 (183,236)
- [SW2] Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 06/05/25) – 6,661 (3,000,749)
- [SW2] Pokemon Pokopia (The Pokemon Company, 03/05/26) – 5,796 (1,092,495)
- [SW2] eFootball Kick-Off! (Konami, 06/04/26) – 5,578 (60,517)
- [NSW] Minecraft (Microsoft, 06/21/18) – 5,106 (4,245,173)
- [NSW] Ganbare Goemon Daishuugou! (Konami, 07/02/26) – 3,961 (68,398)
- [PS5] eBaseball: PRO SPIRIT 2026 (Konami, 07/16/26) – 3,915 (24,576)
Hardware Sales (followed by lifetime sales) |
- Switch 2 – 50,168 (6,102,027)
- PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 8,512 (1,370,791)
- Switch Lite – 3,771 (6,999,458)
- Switch OLED Model – 2,770 (9,612,780)
- Switch – 626 (20,305,232)
- PlayStation 5 Pro – 363 (367,412)
- PlayStation 5 – 309 (5,921,999)
- Xbox Series S – 71 (342,799)
- Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 57 (33,165)
- Xbox Series X – 23 (328,294)
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Update: amiibo listings now state releasing 12th November, which is a Thursday. |
Nintendo UK has listed Sword Kirby and Dragoon and Noir Dedede and Hydra amiibo for release on 12th November. You may be wondering why this important? Well, amiibo generally release alongside a Nintendo published title and Nintendo has no titles listed for November. Speculation online suggests that the highly-anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake could launch on that very date. As always we will have to see what happens with this. |
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The world-renowned gaming series Persona, is taking over Kura Sushi USA, Inc., the nation’s largest brand of revolving sushi restaurants, with a limited-time interactive dining experience. In partnership with video game titan ATLUS, this collaborative launch celebrates 30 years of the globally acclaimed Persona series with chibi-style character illustrations from multiple game versions spanning the game’s legacy. |
Rolling out at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations nationwide Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, through Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, the Persona x Kura Sushi Bikkura Pon immersive crossover will transform the dining experience into a gaming oasis, treating guests to a specially curated menu, capsule prizes, an original animation, and an in-restaurant giveaway special for Kura Sushi Rewards Members. Mascots including Morgana, Koromaru, and Teddie will be infiltrating the tablet screens with an original short animation video series that will play after 5 sushi plates are disposed down the plate chute. |
Inspired Plates Made to Immerse You into the World of Persona: |
Sushi rolls and a beef bowl that will awaken appetites adapted from Persona 3 Reload, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 Royal. |
- Weird Takoyaki Tempura Roll: Takoyaki wrapped with sushi rice and seaweed, tempura-fried and topped with mayonnaise, green onion, and bonito flakes.
- Rainy Day Special Beef Bowl: Sushi rice topped with sukiyaki beef and a seasoned soft-boiled egg.
- Calling Card Tuna Roll: Negitoro and cucumber wrapped in seaweed and sushi rice, finished with sesame seeds and topped with tuna, mayonnaise, spicy crunchy garlic, and fried onion.
Summon Your Favorite Capsule Prizes Before the Shadows Take Over: |
Take home a piece of Persona after your dining experience with 11 collectible sticker 3-piece sets, acrylic charms, and can badges. Kura Revolving Sushi Bar guests will receive a single randomized Persona x Kura Sushi Bikkura Pon capsule prize after consuming sushi plates—15, 25, then every 15 plates thereafter. Capsule prizes will be available for individual purchase in-restaurant, online at order.kurasushi.com, and DoorDash. |
Exclusive Kura Sushi Rewards Member Offer: |
Kura Sushi Rewards members will receive a collaborative Persona x Kura Sushi cooling towel and case with their $85 minimum in-restaurant order starting Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, while supplies last.** |
«The Persona series is celebrated worldwide for its stylish art direction, unforgettable characters, and deep storytelling, and we are thrilled to partner with ATLUS to bring the iconic universe of Persona in our restaurants and entertain our gaming fans with popular menu items from the series, an original animation that features the widely recognized and endearing mascots, and collectibles with fan-favorite characters,” said Newton Hoang, Vice President of Marketing at Kura Sushi USA, Inc. |
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Kura Sushi’s proprietary Bikkura Pon prize platform, an integral part of the brand’s innovative dining experience, is powered by plate count and adds an element of surprise and excitement to every visit. With more than 600 million plates served in the U.S., the program remains a fan favorite. |
For more information about the Persona x Kura Sushi Bikkura Pon collaboration visit kurasushi.com, and fans can follow along on Kura Sushi’s Instagram and enter a suave giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, rules apply. |
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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following content: |
- Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2:
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition – Lost in a sea of clouds, entire civilizations rest on the backs of Titans. As the giant beasts march toward death, the last hope is a scavenger named Rex – and Pyra, a living weapon known as a Blade. Lead them to countless strategic victories as you search for the fabled paradise Pyra calls home. This journey has been enhanced with 4K resolution in TV mode, and full HD in handheld mode, at 60 frames per second — and with smoother and sharper cutscenes. New content and features – such as a new Rare Blade named Momo and an action battle mode called Merc Assault – have also been added. The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. If you already own the Nintendo Switch version, you can purchase the upgrade pack on Nintendo eShop.
- EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 – Run the league one decision at a time. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 transforms Franchise into a reactive, always-evolving league where every athlete has a distinct personality that informs their motivations, demands and reactions. Gameplay gets physical with more precise control from authentic WR/DB battles, new short-yardage mechanics, defensive coverage improvements and new strategic pre-play settings and controls. Build your legacy on a deeper progression path in the new Superstar G.O.A.T. Career Journey and control your roster with more customization with Ultimate Team Captains. EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 is available Aug. 13 on Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-order is available now on Nintendo eShop. Players who pre-order EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Deluxe Edition can enjoy up to three days of early access, along with additional in-game items and points!
- Pitch-Perfect Pit Stops – Fresh playlists featuring Free Roam tracks from the Mario Kart World game are now available on Nintendo Music! Give your listening experience a turbo boost with the Free Roam with Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island, Free Roam with Donkey Kong Country, Free Roam with Luigi’s Mansion, Free Roam with WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! and Free Roam with Flipnote Studio playlists. For more info, visit: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/online/nintendo-switch-online/nintendo-music/.
- Donkey Kong Bananza: DK Island & Emerald Rush DLC Event – Bobbing for Baubles – Let loose during the latest monthly limited-time event in the Donkey Kong Bananza game’s DK Island & Emerald Rush paid DLC! From Aug. 4 at 1 a.m. PT to Aug. 11 at 12:59 a.m. PT, you can make a splash in Resort Layer for an opportunity to collect in-game statues of Kiddy Kong and the DK Coin.
- Scoop Up an Exclusive Retro Reward – Showcase your love for the Super Mario World game with an exclusive desktop metal display for paid Nintendo Switch Online members! Featuring vibrant artwork and a sleek display base, this collectible is a fun way to bring a touch of retro chic to your desk, shelf or gaming space. Redeem 1,000 My Nintendo Platinum Points to get it while supplies last. For more information, visit https://my.nintendo.com/news/06a5849b511bccde.
- Ink Down Your Ideas with the Splatoon Raiders Memo Pad – Featuring fun artwork inspired by the Splatoon Raiders game, the Splatoon Raiders Memo pad is a handy place to jot down ideas, fleeting thoughts, elaborate plans, and other what-have-yous that your brain sends your way. You’ll need 550 My Nintendo Platinum Points to redeem it, so get ready to start earning! For more information, check out this page: https://my.nintendo.com/news/7c70e70391c16c64.
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The Pokemon Company is firing on all cylinders at the moment and new data reveals that they made a staggering $15.7 billion in retail sales in 2025. The Pokemon Company retail sales were up by a gigantic $12 billion from 2024. The Pokemon Company has now cemented itself as the sixth largest global licensor in the world and that figure is sure to rise. |
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Argonaut Games isn’t content with just remastering Croc: Legend of the Gobbos as it has now announced it has been working hard on remastering the game’s sequel Croc 2: Kingdom of the Gobbos. The 3D platformer will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, though a release date has not been announced. Argonaut Games did release a fresh new trailer which you can watch down below. |
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