These will reportedly last until March 31st, 2027, and represent a 20 percent increase over the official forecast of 16.5 million. While the plan isn’t final by any means and could change, it seems Nintendo is expecting to surpass expectations and preparing stock in advance.

Analyst Serkan Toto told the site that, “For them, there is no real downside in lowballing numbers first and then surpassing them later. The just-finished fiscal year is a good example.”

While that may be true, you’d have to think that the company has some here-to-unannounced projects that could turn the tide. We already know about projects like Splatoon Raiders and Star Fox, both due this Summer, but there’s still a big question mark about the Fall and Holiday seasons.

Perhaps rumors of a remake for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, one of Nintendo’s most beloved entries in the series, are true after all. It’s reportedly launching in the lead-up to the Holiday season, with an announcement potentially coming mid-June, allegedly with the next Nintendo Direct. Stay tuned for updates in the meantime.

Following up Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is Capcom’s Pragmata at the number 2 spot. Third place is taken up by Crimson Desert, followed by MLB: The Show 26 in fourth place. Rounding up the top 5 is the indie pirate-themed survival crafting game Windrose. The only other new releases in the top 10 listing are Saros at ninth place, and the PS5 release of Bethesda’s sci-fi RPG Starfield.

When it comes to the entire year so far, the period from January 4th to May 2nd has seen Resident Evil Requiem taking up the top spot in terms of sales in the US. Interestingly, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was the only recent release to make its way into the rankings at ninth place. The rest of the list is taken up by titles you’d expect, like Crimson Desert in second place, MLB The Show 26 in third place, Pokémon Pokopia in fourth place, and WWE 2K26 in fifth place.

April saw hardware sales rise, with spending going up by 34 percent year-on-year. Interestingly, much of this spending is attributed to the Nintendo Switch 2, since the original Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5 have all seen year-on-year spending declines of 69 percent, 43 percent, and 30 percent, respectively.

This has made the Nintendo Switch 2 the best-selling hardware platform in terms of both number of units sold, as well as dollars of revenue generated for both the month of April itself, as well as the entire year so far. The PS5 is in second place.

Interestingly, when taking US lifetime sales into account, the PS5 is tracking 2 percent ahead of the PS4 in the same 66-month time frame. Similarly, the Nintendo Switch 2 has already taken a lead over the original Switch in the pace of its hardware sales, overtaking the 2017 console by 11 percent for the same 11-month period since their respective launches.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream topping sales charts shouldn’t really come as a surprise since the title has been a hit across social media platforms thanks to its absurdist comedy and emphasis on player freedom. The title was released on the Nintendo Switch on April 16th, and since then, has seen quite a bit of critical and commercial acclaim. Leading up to its release, Nintendo had also released a free demo for it, giving players a taste of its core gameplay that largely revolves around managing a quiet island town and its crazy denizens.

The other new title to have topped the charts this month—Pragmata—was released on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2 on April 17th, and since then, has been praised for its unique combat gameplay that melds shooting, dodging, and puzzle solving.

April 2026 U.S. Projected Top 10 Best-Selling Games Ranked on Physical & Full Game Digital Dollar Sales (Excludes Mobile and Digital Add-On Content)

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YTD 2026 U.S. Projected Top 10 Best-Selling Games Ranked on Physical & Full Game Digital Dollar Sales (Excludes Mobile and Digital Add-On Content)

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Hardware – April hardware spending increased by 34% when compared to a year ago, to $261M. Spending on Nintendo Switch 2 hardware offset declines seen across Switch (-69% versus April 2025), Xbox Series (-43%) and PlayStation 5 (-30%).

— Mat Piscatella (@matpiscatella.bsky.social) 2026-05-20T13:00:19.108Z

With the new Mario movie now out of the way, you might be looking for a way to fill the void it’s left behind. Fortunately, Yoshi has quite an adorable and charming adventure lined up for you. He’s all set to meet a certain Mysterious Book, but you’re going to do more than just some light reading. You’re going to be a part of the book’s world in a way that’s designed around discovery.

Wondering what we meant by that? Read on and find out a few things you should know about this one before you buy it.

1. Meet Mr. E.

The Mysterious Book is none other than Mr. E, an old encyclopedia whose stately demeanour and gravitas hide the fact that he’s lost a lot of the knowledge he’s supposed to contain. It’s up to you to dive into each chapter and rediscover his knowledge of the world’s creatures, which might prove harder than it sounds. Mr. E. is your quest giver, progress tracker all-in-one, while also being a crucial part of your adventure.

2. Learning On The Job

How do you learn more about new creatures? By eating them, of course. Or you could pick them up and carry them around levels to see how their presence affects the environment. Or throw them at other animals to see what happens. The possibilities are endless. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is designed around experimentation, and you should remember that there are no bad ideas in this game.

We’re serious, and you’ll learn why as we keep going.

3. Use Interactions to Solve Puzzles

You’re going to have to use all the knowledge you gather to solve puzzles, which are a good source of stars, which you need to complete a level and progress in the game. Discovering new interactions also rewards stars, so indulge your curiosity. We’re guessing that finding a seemingly impassable obstacle is only an indicator that there’s something you haven’t figured out yet somewhere in the vicinity, although that theory may not always be right.

This one’s exploration hides some serious depth, which we’re getting to in a moment.

4. Yoshi’s Usual Tricks

There’s a fair bit of platforming involved, along with a few hostiles to deal with. Thankfully, Yoshi can eat up enemies and then generate eggs that act as throwables, just as he’s always been able to do. It wouldn’t be a Yoshi game if they weren’t included now, would it? Those 2D sandboxes are going to keep you busy, though, as you’re going to have to explore each one quite thoroughly to ensure that you’ve uncovered everything they’ve got to offer you.

Thankfully, the ability to devour enemies isn’t the only ability in Yoshi’s arsenal.

5. Yoshi Gets A New Ability

Aside from his voracious appetite and the projectiles that stem from it, Yoshi gets another ability as he forays into the book’s whimsical worlds. He can now use his tail in various ways. The Tail Flick lets you reach distant items or creatures, bringing them to you when you can’t get to them. Of course, they could be the key to progression, or unlocking new areas and secrets.

It’s good to know we have options on this one.

6. Physical Editions Are Not Game Key Cards

If you’re still into having physical copies of games for your library, you’ll be pleased to know that the entirety of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is on the cartridge. The pricing is in line with other Switch 2 exclusives, which means that physical editions are dearer than digital ones. You could look for a good deal at your local retailers, though.

7. A Gorgeous Art Style

This visual design on this one is captivatingly adorable, with stop motion animations and a vibrant color palette that are going to make your Switch 2 come to life in your hands, or on your display when it’s docked. Either way, this one’s a visual treat and its design choices align well with its tone (which is absolutely charming, by the way).

It’s an experience that looks like it’s come together quite well, and we’re quite eager to see more of it once it’s in our hands.

8. Biome Variety

Speaking of visuals, they’re definitely going to work well with the biome variety on offer, which includes regions like the Wildwoods, Mountain Top, and Seaside (change order), and more. We expect varying creatures and a whole bunch of ways to make them interact with the world around them.

As far as biome variety goes, Mr. E. has us sorted.

9. Another Ability for Yoshi

Early previews indicate that hostile creatures can be eaten to gain their powers, giving Yoshi even more options as he attempts to help Mr E. For instance, like one that eats watermelons to use the seeds as projectiles, which Yoshi can then eat to gain that ability. Looks like we’re not entirely defenceless and can use our foes’ own strengths against them.

It’s probably a good time to cover the rest of his new abilities. He’s also got his flutter jump to cover large gaps during exploration, and a ground pound move for some AoE damage that should help him deal with hostiles or perhaps get annoying obstacles out of his way.

10. You Get To Name Creatures You Learn Of

Discovering new creatures in unfamiliar worlds is hard work, no matter how fun it can be. Mr. E. acknowledges that, and one of the benefits is that you get to name any creature you find. We’re expecting many of you to get quite creative, and we look forward to the hilarity that could come from this level of player agency.

Just know that your names aren’t going to be part of the larger canon, though.

11. Yoshi Can’t Die

Remember when we said there are no bad ideas in this game? One good reason why is that taking damage only displays an animation where Yoshi’s a tad annoyed, but you can’t die or take damage. We’re not sure if we’re on board with that, as we do like a challenge, but we’re willing to give the game a chance when it drops on May 21, 2026, before making any judgments.

It might make this one a relaxing title to take the edge off a long day or a harder game, which is welcome.

12. The Game Rewards Diligent Explorers

The plus side of controlling a virtually immortal protagonist is that you get to explore levels without worrying about meeting a challenge that’s beyond your capabilities. And while you could just explore enough to get the required amount of stars and progress to the next one, the main draw of Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is in exploring as much as you can to uncover as much of the titular book as you can.

There are Smiley Flowers, secret creatures, and even entire new areas to find for those of you who don’t like leaving any loose ends. However, you might find that you’re going to have to backtrack a bit if that’s the case.

13. Back To Where You’ve Been

Discovering new creatures isn’t just tied to gaining new abilities and some knowledge for Mr. E. Each creature interacts with the world around you in different ways, and you’re going to have to use those interactions to gain access to more of the world. It’s an interesting mechanic, to be sure, but it’s even better when you know that any new creature you discover could migrate to levels you’ve previously explored, giving you access to potentially new areas

Yoshi is going to have to be quite a dedicated archivist if he wants to help Mr. E. remember every bit of lost information from his reservoir.

14. Boss Fights

Exploring new, visually stunning worlds to find unique creatures is cool and all, but things do need to get interesting from time to time. Early previews of the game have reported boss fights that bring some familiar faces to the table. We’re not going to spoil them for you here, but know that you’re going to find challenges as you navigate different levels, and you might have to get quite creative to get past them.

15. A Splash of Customization

You get to play as different colored Yoshis in this one, and while there isn’t any information on whether those color palettes are purely cosmetic, we’re kind of hoping that each one comes with unique abilities that add interesting wrinkles to the gameplay loop on offer.

We’re going to have to wait and see if that’s the case, but we’d sure be delighted if it’s true.

And that’s about it for this one. We’re pretty excited to dive into what looks like a title whose charm and clever design could have us spending quite a bit of time with it once it drops. Yoshi looks like he’s in for quite an adventure, and if you’re somebody who’s naturally curious, you’re probably already considering this one. Well, you can be sure that we’re coming along for the adventure.

This means it could cost $79.99 in the United States. Why? It’s the physical version, which Nintendo began pricing differently from digital releases of its first-party Switch 2 titles. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, for example, costs $60 digitally and $70 physically, while the upcoming Star Fox retails for $50 digitally and $60 physically.

Since Pokémon Winds and Waves will follow the same pattern (unless something drastic changes), physical collectors are back to paying $80 for a first-party Switch 2 title. It’s 2025 all over again, with Mario Kart World serving as the first game in history to demand $80, although that was in both formats.

Again, we’ll have to wait for an official announcement from Nintendo, but the fact that retail listings have gone live could also indicate something at the next Nintendo Direct. It’s allegedly taking place in mid-June, around or after the Summer Game Fest showcase. Perhaps this is further evidence that it will be a general Direct and not a Partner Showcase? Stay tuned in the meantime.

Of course, we’d always urge you to wait for an official announcement. Still, given that most showcase events happen in June, and XBOX has already come forward with a date for its dedicated showcase, this is a strong possibility.

Grubb calculates that Nintendo might wait until after the upcoming Summer Games Fest before going ahead, but is unsure whether it’s focused on Nintendo’s own projects or a Partner Showcase. His claims have been backed by previous talk of a June event from NateTheHate, who also promised an update later this week.

We’re hoping to hear more about the remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time if this one turns out to be true, although the final lineup of games and the event’s final date are anybody’s guess at this point. We might even get more news about the rumored Nintendo Switch Sports, Splatoon Raiders, and more. We’re not going to hold our breath, but our fingers are definitely crossed.

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Nintendo just dropped the game’s opening cinematic, but interestingly enough, the focus is on Bowser Jr, whose natural curiosity leads him to the world within Mr E’s pages. What does he have planned? Is this a vague tie-in to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? It’s hard to say.

Regardless, that knowledge will serve you well in a platformer that has Yoshi interacting with nearly everything in a level, including the various creatures that inhabit them. Those interactions, and the way your subjects react to the world, are the crux of progression, and could even lead you to hidden areas and rewards if you’re diligent enough. The best part is that Yoshi can’t die, although he’s going to be annoyed if you let him take a hit from hostile beings.

We’ve been quite eager to dive into this one ever since that trailer for it dropped a while ago, and we’ll finally be able to go hands-on when it launches on May 21st for Nintendo Switch 2.

The patent application, number 2026-019762, was filed by Nintendo this year, along with a request to the JPO to fast-track its review process. However, the patent office has seemingly gone back to Nintendo, noting that it needs an “inventive step” for the patent to be applicable to works that could be considered “prior art”.

Mueller has also pointed out how the language used in the patent’s claim can be too broad for the JPO. One of the claims essentially describes how a device’s touchscreen can be used to partake in gameplay that involves using items to capturing “field characters”, using “battle characters” owned by the player to engage in combat, and a list that would give players a list of actions they can execute, with a touch panel being the main input method.

Noting that this is simply just a general monster-catching rule set, Mueller says that there is “nothing technologically innovative about it.”

The JPO examiner has cited their own list of prior art that would make the patent difficult to approve, including ARK: Survival Evolved, PUBG Mobile, and a list of prior patent applications showcasing well-known art.

As part of its rejection, the JPO said that examples it provided showed that, “when a Monster Ball is used, success or failure is determined, and the Pokémon can be captured only if the result is success, is well-known art in games featuring Pokémon,” which would disqualify it owing to the existence of prior art.

As for Nintendo’s next move, the company can choose to abandon its pursuit of the patent application. However, Mueller notes that Nintendo is “more likely” to try to persuade the examiner to rule in its favour. “In many patent examination processes, the initial rejection is essentially just an invitation to present one’s best arguments,” he writes. “Here, however, the rejection notice is so well-reasoned that it will be an uphill battle for Nintendo.”

April saw the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) also rule against Nintendo’s attempts at trying to patent gameplay mechanics that involved summoning allies to fight alongside the player’s character. The rejection came after a re-examination had been ordered in November 2025. While a non-final decision, the revocation of the patent has still been a major step against Nintendo in its attempts to litigate Pokémon-styled gameplay as seen in popular titles like Pocketpair’s Palworld.

In the meantime, Pocketpair is said to be working alongside Krafton to develop Palworld Mobile under PUBG Studios. The company is aiming to launch the game on Android and iOS some time in 2026. However, it hasn’t yet revealed a more concrete release date.

It is worth noting that Box Office Mojo’s reports are estimated gross revenue, and neither Universal Pictures nor Nintendo has made any official announcement regarding The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s worldwide box office performance. The film is reported as having been produced on a budget of $110 million, which means that, with these latest numbers, it has made back more than 8 times its production budget so far.

Whether or not The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will go on to break the $1 billion barrier remains to be seen. According to Box Office Mojo’s own database, the film currently sits at the 66th rank when compared to all-time high box office performances. The number 1 spot is still held by 2009’s Avatar, which made almost $3 billion, followed by Avengers: Endgame in second place with $2.79 billion, and Avatar: The Way of Water in third with $2.3 billion.

Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto had previously spoken about Nintendo’s recent push to adapt more of its properties into films, and said that the decision was made in order to further boost the life of its older IPs.

“Ultimately, what people remember are the IPs,” said Miyamoto. “Games become obsolete when new versions come out. But that’s incredibly sad. We started video production partly because of that sadness—seeing our creations become playable only on Virtual Console.”

As for what Nintendo or production house Illumination might have in store for the future, at least for the time being, there doesn’t seem to be any grand plan. In an interview from last month, Miyamoto, alongside Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri, revealed that character cameos like Fox McCloud were added in because they were fun, and not because there are plans to do a Super Smash Bros. Movie down the line.

“Right off the bat, I’ll say that unlike something like Super Smash Bros., I don’t think you’ll have a situation [where] all Nintendo characters would be joining,” he said. “As you know, my rule is that Pikmin can appear in any [Nintendo] series.”

“We have plenty of characters to create a movie, and yet we wanted to add a little bit of spice, a little bit of secret cameos here and there. And you’ll see that there’s one secret character that plays a big role,” he continued. “So I think there might be introductions of characters like this potentially in the future, something like that.”

“When you use the term universe, it conjures up for me this idea that there’s a group of really smart people in a room with charts up on a wall and they’re planning the next 10 years of how all the characters might be weaving in and out of movies. Our process is actually very different from that,” he explained.

Furukawa explained that the price hike “was not due to any one specific factor.” Rather, several recent market factors led to the company making the decision. He also said that this doesn’t change the company’s long-term plans in how it handles its video game business.

“Regarding Nintendo Switch 2, the basic approach to our dedicated video game platform business remains unchanged: first expand on the hardware installed base, and then drive software sales,” he said. “If the increase in costs were seen as something temporary that would subside relatively soon, then we could have pursued other options, such as working to improve productivity and expand the installed base while maintaining hardware prices.”

Among the factors Furukawa discussed that led to the price hike are the current state of the memory prices, as well as trends in the foreign exchange market and the price of oil due to geopolitical factors. He also noted that each region where Nintendo does business is affected by market conditions to varying degrees.

“The recent surge in memory and other component prices, and the changes in the market environment, including trends in the foreign exchange market and the price of oil, are all factors that we anticipate will continue over the medium to long term,” he explained. “As a result, we felt that the profitability of our hardware would suffer significantly if we maintained our existing pricing, potentially impacting our business operations over this time frame. For the sustained growth of our dedicated video game platform business, it is important to maintain a healthy earnings structure for our overall business. For this reason, we made the difficult decision to reflect a portion of our costs in the selling price.”

“The reason that the extent of price revision differs from region to region is because each region is impacted to a different degree by the various changes in the market environment.”

Nintendo had announced the price hike for the Switch 2 earlier this month, with its original price tag of $449.99/$629.99 CAD/€469.99 in the US, Canada, and Europe going up to $499.99/$679.99 CAD/€499.99. Japan was also affected, with the local language version of the console getting a price hike from ¥49,980 to ¥59,980.

Furukawa had previously apologized about the price hike and promised fans of Nintendo’s consoles that the company is working on “a robust software lineup” to ensure that the Switch 2 continues to do well.

“We sincerely apologize to our customers for the considerable inconvenience and trouble this will cause,” said Furukawa about the price hike. “While we wanted to prioritize a wide adoption, it was challenging to bear the rising costs over a long period. The [new] pricing does not fully account for all cost increases.”

“This is Miyamoto. I would like to let you know that the worldwide theatrical release date for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda has been moved up to April 30, 2027, from May 7,” he wrote. “The team is working hard to deliver the film to everyone as soon as possible. There’s less than a year to go until release, so thank you for waiting.”

The Legend of Zelda movie stars Bo Bragason in the role of Zelda, and Evan Ainsworth as Link. The project is directed by Wes Bell, who is known for movies like The Maze Runner trilogy and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Miyamoto is working on it as a producer.

Miyamoto had confirmed last month that filming for the project had been finished. As such, the production teams, which include Nintendo and Sony Pictures, are likely hard at work on their post-production.

“This is Miyamoto. I am pleased to announce that for the live-action film of The Legend of Zelda, Zelda will be played by Bo Bragason-san, and Link by Benjamin Evan Ainsworth-san,” wrote Miyamoto on social media. “I am very much looking forward to seeing both of them on the big screen. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 7, 2027. Thank you for your patience.”

While details about the movie have been scarce, Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida said back in 2024 that it would focus on the sense of adventure that The Legend of Zelda as a franchise is known for. Bell, on the other hand, has said that he wants the movie to feel like a “live-action Miyazaki”, referring to Studio Ghibli co-founder Hayao Miyazaki.

He said, “This awesome fantasy-adventure movie isn’t like Lord of the Rings, it’s its own thing. I’ve always said I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki. That wonder and whimsy that he brings to things, I would love to see something like that.”

A report from April 2025 has also indicated that Nintendo might have larger plans for the film, like making it a trilogy. A narrative summary was discovered that indicated that it will also feature Ganon as the main antagonist and that the Triforce will also be present.

“The Legend of Zelda follows Link, a young warrior destined to protect the magical kingdom of Hyrule from the forces of darkness,” reads the summary. “The land is under threat from Ganon, a ruthless warlord who seeks the Triforce—an ancient relic said to grant limitless power. To stop him, Link must embark on a perilous journey, battling monstrous creatures, exploring treacherous dungeons, and solving intricate puzzles to uncover sacred artifacts that can aid him in his quest.”