Nintendo's Star Fox 64 remake also debuted in fourth place, as the month saw content spending drop by 12 percent compared to last year.
Nintendo's console continues to dominate in unit and dollar sales, but its spending has fallen by 79 percent compared to June 2025.
Director Yoshihiko Ito also discussed how the popular PvE mode Salmon Run went on to form the baseline for Splatoon Raiders' gameplay.
The Spirhalite Islands look like the venue for one hell of a party, with colors and explosions popping at every single turn.
Lawyers for the Switch 2 makers said that the customers "received exactly what they bargained and paid for" despite higher prices.
If Nintendo goes ahead with these plans, production on the Switch 2 OLED is reportedly expected to begin later this year.
"However, directly ahead of launch, lots of overseas media played it and rated it very highly, and then I felt it spread from there."
Blending story, tropical islands, and hidden treasure with familiar ink-blasting mayhem, Splatoon Raiders is the solo adventure fans have been craving.
Shawn Layden says, "I firmly believe that single-player, narrative-driven gaming is here to stay. It's how we built this business."
That first chapter is more than enough to get your hooked on an adventure that’s equal parts adorable and addictive, so consider yourself warned.
The company has confirmed that players will be able to check their previous stats after servers go down until January 2027.
It’s certainly the end of an era as the handheld that turned things around for Nintendo rides off into the sunset after many good years.
After a new Metroid, which may be a brand-new side-scroller, was rated in Brazil, it seems Nintendo has other entries in the works.
Star Fox on Switch 2 is a gorgeous remake that understands the energy that made the series special.
"Nintendo is going to be Nintendo, for better and/or worse," said Circana's Mat Piscatella about the company in light of industry trends.
The existence of a game dubbed Metroid Ravenous was revealed thanks to an errant publishing of Brazil's Official Gazette of the Union.
Drill Rally and Boomerang Rally join the previously existing eight Rallies, taking players through a variety of the game's regions.
Learn more about the challenges that await on the Spirhalite Islands and how to customize Gadgets to stand a fighting chance.
The Direct airs at 7 AM PT and promises about 15 minutes of new details ahead of the Switch 2 title's launch on July 23rd.
Martin Hiegl spoke about this during a presentation at ISC 2026 in light of high price tags for gaming consoles and PC parts alike.
