1. Mario Kart: WorldSecures Third Consecutive Sales Title, Nintendo Switch Dominates Sales Charts
Welcome to the weekend gaming roundup.
On the latest Famitsu sales charts covering December 8–14, Mario Kart: Worldreclaimed the top spot with over 100,000 copies sold, marking its third consecutive win since the game’s resurgence and its 17th weekly sales crown overall.
Pokémon Legends: Z-Atook the second and third positions with its Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 versions respectively.
Nintendo consoles swept the entire top 10, pushing all Sony-published games out of the rankings.
2. Nintendo Switch 2 Key Cards Face Player Boycott; Nintendo Forced to Tease Low-Capacity Game Cards
Nintendo Switch 2 key cards have recently been met with fierce player resistance, resulting in dismal sales figures.
After all, who would want to buy a physical card that doesn’t support plug-and-play gameplay, but instead requires time-consuming data downloads and eats up storage space?
Nintendo is reportedly scratching its head over the predicament. Sources suggest the company may roll out 16GB and 32GB game cards, aiming to address the current dilemma where only 64GB cards and key cards are available.
This move could encourage smaller-sized games to adopt low-capacity cards, thereby cutting production costs.
However, with memory chip prices skyrocketing, now is hardly an ideal time to launch new physical card formats. It remains to be seen whether third-party developers will embrace this strategy.
3. Nintendo Switch 2 Sales Slow Down? In-Stock Units Finally Available in Japan!
The Japanese version of the Switch 2, priced 10,000 yen lower than its international counterpart, has been flying off shelves since launch, with stock perpetually scarce.
Recently, players have reported spotting in-stock units at physical retail stores. Nintendo’s official online store has also lifted its lottery and pre-order requirements, allowing direct purchases.
This could signal a gradual ramp-up in Switch 2 production capacity, or alternatively, a slowdown in sales momentum.
Nevertheless, sales are expected to surge again during the upcoming Christmas and New Year holiday season. Nintendo will need to manage its Japanese inventory carefully and prioritize allocations to the more profitable international market—avoiding letting domestic players get a “bargain” at the company’s expense.
4. The Legend of Zeldato Feature Brand-New Original World, Developed Entirely by Monolith Soft
In a recent media interview, The Legend of Zeldaproducer Eiji Aonuma revealed that the series’ next mainline installment was originally slated to launch first on the Switch 2. However, due to development delays, Hyrule Warriors: Sealing Warsended up hitting shelves ahead of schedule.
Series director Hidemaro Fujibayashi noted that the team has gleaned valuable design insights from Sealing Wars, which may influence future Zelda projects.
Meanwhile, Zelda series general manager Takashi Iwamoto stated that he hopes Monolith Soft—the developer behind the Xenoblade Chroniclesfranchise—will play a more pivotal role in the next mainline Zelda game, taking charge of everything from initial concept development to final implementation.
As a second-party Nintendo developer, Monolith Soft has long been a key contributor to the Zeldaseries, exerting a profound impact on its gameplay systems and level design.
The studio will take on even deeper involvement in building the brand-new original world for the upcoming Zelda title—a decision that may unfortunately delay the development of the next Xenobladegame.
5. Metroid Prime 4Allegedly Cuts Tons of Content
Despite being Nintendo’s major year-end blockbuster, Metroid Prime 4has received mixed reviews, scoring a series-low 79 points.
Players have criticized the game’s sparse level design, underdeveloped character arcs, and disjointed narrative, leaving a sense of incompleteness.
Recently, data miners have uncovered a bombshell: Metroid Prime 4had 34 minutes of voice dialogue removed before its release.
The cut content primarily focused on the daily lives of Galactic Federation soldiers stationed on the hostile planet Viewros, centering on soldiers Armstrong, Duke, MacKenzie, Tokabi, and the heavy labor droid VUE-995.
These interactions would have significantly enriched the game’s atmosphere and worldbuilding.
Nintendo is believed to have axed the dialogue after the game’s demo was criticized for having overly chatty NPCs that disrupted gameplay flow.
Unfortunately, the studio overcorrected, cutting additional character lore along with the problematic dialogue—ultimately leaving the final game feeling hollow. Fans are now wondering if the deleted content will be restored in a future update.
6. Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIConfirmed for Nintendo Switch 2
Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIwalked away empty-handed at The Game Awards, but that doesn’t make it a low-quality title. On the contrary, many players have expressed regret that this immersive medieval epic didn’t receive the recognition it deserved.
According to insider reports, Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIis set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026.
The port will support mouse controls to accommodate the game’s complex UI.
Additionally, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverancewill receive a free Switch 2 upgrade, complete with an exclusive graphical enhancement patch.
This means players will be able to experience Henry’s full medieval adventure on Nintendo’s latest console.
7. Nintendo Switch Version of Superhero Dispatch CenterCensored
The recently popular interactive narrative game Superhero Dispatch Centerhas announced its Nintendo Switch release date for January 28, 2026.
The title offers a quirky take on superhero life, letting players experience both world-saving missions and the mundane workplace woes of their favorite heroes—paired perfectly with its animated tie-in series.
However, the Switch version has undergone censorship to comply with Nintendo’s content guidelines, with adjustments made to certain character designs.
On the cover art for one of the game’s DLCs, the swimwear of characters Blonde Blazer, Prism, and Malevola has been modified—with coverage added to the chest, bikini bottoms, and strappy swimsuit areas. Minor tweaks have also been made to the outfits of other characters.
It’s clear that Nintendo is committed to maintaining the Switch’s family-friendly image. Still, some fans are questioning the need for such strict censorship on a cartoon-style game, especially given that certain visual novel titles on the platform feature far more risqué content.
8. The Witcher 3to Get New DLC with $14.5 Million Budget
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt—CD Projekt Red’s magnum opus—once beat out Fallout 4and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Painto win the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2015.
Even its DLC Blood and Winetook home the Best Role-Playing Game award at TGA 2016, a testament to its exceptional quality.
In a recent industry report, CD Projekt Red disclosed plans to invest $14.5 million in a brand-new, third major DLC for The Witcher 3, scheduled for release in May 2026.
Analysts speculate that this move is a safe bet for CDPR, aiming to reignite player interest in the decade-old title ahead of the launch of The Witcher 4in Q4 2027, ensuring a smooth franchise transition.
9. Highly Anticipated Hero’s Hour 2Announced
Released in 2022, Hero’s Hourearned widespread acclaim from players as a heartfelt tribute to the Heroes of Might and Magicseries, thanks to its vibrant pixel art style and deep faction system.
Publisher Hooded Horse has announced that the sequel, Hero’s Hour 2, is in the works. The game will introduce bold new twists on the series’ signature blend of fantasy, turn-based strategy, and RPG action gameplay.
Fans of turn-based strategy games should definitely keep an eye out for this one.
10. Top 10 Best-Selling Games of 2025: Assassin’s Creed: ShadowsMakes Surprise No.1 Debut
Despite failing to win any awards at The Game Awards 2025, the AAA title Assassin’s Creed: Shadowshas achieved impressive sales results.
According to a report from market research firm Newzoo, Assassin’s Creed: Shadowsclaimed the top spot in global console game revenue rankings. The only other action-adventure titles to make the top 10 were Spirit of Yatsugatakeand Pokémon Legends: Z-A, both trailing behind Shadows.
It just goes to show that gamers always vote with their wallets—regardless of critical buzz, the true measure of a game’s quality lies in its gameplay.
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