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Nintendo Switch 2 Drives First Growth in US Physical Game Sales Since 2009, Circana Reports
For the first time in more than 15 years, spending on physical video games in the United States has increased year over year, and new data suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 played a major role in reversing the long-running decline. According to market research firm Circana, US consumers spent $1.6 billion on physical games during the 12 months ending May 2026, representing a 3% increase compared to the previous year. It marks the first annual growth in the physical games…
Nintendo Download Adds Star Fox, DELTARUNE Chapter 5, Devil May Cry 5, Summer Sale, and More This Week
Nintendo has rolled out another packed Nintendo Download, headlined by the launch of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2, the arrival of DELTARUNE Chapter 5, and the debut of Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition on the new console. Alongside these major releases, players can also look forward to new Nintendo Music playlists, limited-time in-game events, a major Summer Sale, and dozens of fresh additions to the Nintendo eShop. This week’s Nintendo Download offers something for nearly every type…
Deltarune Update 0.0.0241 Fixes Chapter 5 Softlocks and Crashes, Makes Final Boss More Accessible
The first post-launch update for Deltarune Chapter 5 has arrived, addressing a number of bugs that players encountered shortly after the chapter’s release. Version 0.0.0241 is currently available for the PC and Mac versions of the game, while console players on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 will receive the update as soon as possible. Developer Toby Fox’s team shared the patch details through the official UNDERTALE X account, confirming that the update focuses on stability…
Hikaru Utada Releases ‘PAPPAPARADISE’ Feat. Hiroto Komoto Alongside New Music Video and EP
Hikaru Utada has officially released “PAPPAPARADISE” feat. Hiroto Komoto, accompanied by a brand-new music video and the PAPPAPARADISE EP. Both the digital EP and its lead visual arrived on June 24, giving fans a fresh take on one of the artist’s latest songs through a collaboration with legendary Japanese rock vocalist Hiroto Komoto. The release also includes a special conversation video between Hikaru Utada and Komoto, offering fans an in-depth look at the artists’ creative exchange. The collaboration has already…
9Lana to Perform BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity Ending Theme, New Song ‘Rasen’ Releases This July
Japanese singer 9Lana has been selected to perform the ending theme for BLEACH: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity, the fourth and final cour of the hit anime’s Thousand-Year Blood War adaptation. Her brand-new song, “Rasen,” will be released digitally on July 25, coinciding with the arrival of the anime’s concluding chapter. The announcement marks one of the biggest milestones in 9Lana’s career since making her major-label debut in 2024. With an international audience that now accounts for more than…
Smilegate Opens MIRESI: Invisible Future Pre-Registration Ahead of Anime Expo 2026
Smilegate has officially opened pre-registration for its upcoming collectible RPG MIRESI: Invisible Future, giving players an early opportunity to sign up ahead of the game’s showcase at Anime Expo 2026. Alongside the pre-registration campaign, the publisher has confirmed that the game will be playable for the first time in North America during the event, allowing attendees to get hands-on with the title before its official release. The announcement highlights Smilegate’s growing efforts to introduce MIRESI to a global audience. While…