Pokémon and Nintendo Dominate Japanese Market Without Competition

by Carlos Mendoza October 31, 2025

written by Carlos Mendoza October 31, 2025

Key Takeaways

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Pokemon Legends: ZA is the best-selling video game in October 2025, with over 1 million cumulative sales.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Pokemon Legends: ZA ranked second, contributing to a significant number of sales.
New releases, Once Upon a KATAMARI and Ninja Gaiden 4, made their mark in the top-selling list for October 2025.
Mario Kart World continues to be a consistent bestseller, with over 1.96 million cumulative sales.

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Top Selling Video Games October 2025: Pokemon Leads, New Releases Katamari and Ninja Gaiden

Here are the top-selling video games as of October 2025: 1. Pokemon Legends: ZA (The Pokemon Company, 101625) – 195,849 sales (cumulative 1,068,401) 2. Pokemon Legends: ZA Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (The Pokemon Company, 101625) – 71,991 sales (cumulative 684,896) 3. Mario Kart World (Nintendo, 060525) – 35,176 sales (cumulative 1,966,569) 4. Once Upon a KATAMARI (Bandai Namco, 102325) – 17,289 sales (new release) 5. NINJA GAIDEN 4 (Microsoft, 102125) – 11,973 sales (new release) 6. Ghost of Yotei (SIE, 100225) – 6,984 sales (cumulative 172,886) 7. Persona 3 Reload (ATLUS, 102325) – 6,778 sales (new release) 8. Super Mario Galaxy / Super Mario Galaxy 2 (Nintendo, 100225) – 6,232 sales (cumulative 85,709) 9. Once Upon a KATAMARI (Bandai Namco, 102325) – 4,596 sales (new release) 10. Battlefield 6 (Electronic Arts, 101025) – 4,215 sales (cumulative 35,474) New releases in October 2025 include Once Upon a KATAMARI and NINJA GAIDEN 4.

In Case You Missed It

While we’re on the subject of must-watch content, don’t miss Bruno Pferd’s latest rundown of Netflix’s new releases this week. Published just yesterday (October 20th), “Netflix: This Week’s Releases Featuring Cult Films and a Highly Anticipated New Release” is your go-to guide for everything hitting the platform soon. From cult classics like “The Blair Witch Project” to the eagerly awaited thriller “A House of Dynamite,” starring Rebecca Ferguson, there’s something for everyone in this diverse lineup. Meanwhile, if you’re eager to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Towa And The Guardians Of The Sacred Tree even further, mark your calendars for October 18th! That’s when Marcus Thompson’s article, ‘Soundtrack of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Now Available on Top Music Streaming Platforms’, hits our pages. Dive into an exclusive interview with composer Hitoshi Sakimoto as he discusses his inspiration behind the game’s mesmerizing 54-track album, now available for streaming on major platforms. But that’s not all! We’ve recently unearthed a fascinating story that could have fundamentally changed the gaming landscape: Marcus Thompson’s “The Almost Realized Matrix Game by Hideo Kojima”. Published on October 27th, 2025, this captivating piece dives into the untold tale of The Wachowskis’ attempt to collaborate with gaming legend Hideo Kojima on a Matrix video game. Thompson masterfully weaves together interviews and insider knowledge to paint a picture of a potential AAA title that almost was. Check out these exciting reads here: Netflix rundown Netflix: This Week’s Releases Featuring Cult Films and a Highly Anticipated New Release, Towa soundtrack Soundtrack of Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree Now Available on Top Music Streaming Platforms and the Matrix game story The Almost Realized Matrix Game by Hideo Kojima.