Mother’s Day 2026 lands on May 10, and Siliconera has put together a game-focused gift guide for mums, aunties, grandmothers, guardians, and the other women who basically carried the squad IRL.
For Malaysian and SEA readers, the list is actually quite practical because it does not only chase hardcore titles. It mixes cosy games, family-friendly multiplayer, RPGs, horror, and long-term MMO picks — which is exactly what you want if you are buying for someone who may play solo during downtime, with kids at home, or casually on weekends.
The biggest recommendation from Siliconera is the Nintendo Switch 2, especially because it is portable, works on the TV, and supports both solo and multiplayer gaming. Siliconera notes that firmware patches have helped improve battery life, and that it remains one of the more affordable current-gen systems. There is also a bundle listed with Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for US$499.99 on Amazon.
For Malaysian buyers, the Switch 2 angle makes sense lah. A hybrid console fits apartment living, family sharing, balik kampung trips, and homes where the TV is always occupied. Just remember that local RM pricing will depend on official availability, import sets, warranty, and retailer markups.
On the RPG side, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade gets a shout because Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is heading to Switch 2 and Xbox Series X in summer 2026. Intergrade lets players catch up with Cloud and the Midgar storyline first, and Siliconera says copies usually sit around US$29.99 to US$39.99. It is available on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
For something more chill, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is positioned as the easy cosy pick. Think custom avatars, visitor cabins, Sanrio friendships, and some multiplayer options. The base game is US$39.99, while the paid expansions listed are Wheatflour Wonderland at US$14.99 and City Town at US$24.99. If your mum already likes Animal Crossing-style games or Sanrio merch, this one is a no-brainer.
Siliconera also highlights InKonbini: One Store Many Stories, a quieter game about working the night shift in a Japanese convenience store. It is more about chatting with customers and enjoying small moments than stressful management. That one is priced at US$24.99 across digital storefronts.
For deeper gameplay, Mewgenics on PC is described as one of 2026’s best games so far. It is a roguelike strategy game about breeding cats and sending them into dungeon runs, with long-term trait inheritance giving it hundreds of hours of play. Price: US$29.99.
Creature-collecting fans get two strong options. Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection fills the Pokémon-style JRPG gap with classic Monster Hunter creatures, plus planned paid and free updates. It costs US$69.99 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Meanwhile, Pokémon Pokopia on Switch 2 focuses on a Ditto restoring habitats after humans disappear. It has multiplayer elements through Cloud Islands and visits, but the main campaign is solo. That is also US$69.99.
Not every mum wants cosy vibes, though. Siliconera includes Resident Evil Requiem, the latest horror-action entry, with Leon S. Kennedy sections leaning into gunplay and Grace Ashcroft parts bringing more classic environmental thriller gameplay. It is priced at US$69.99.
For families with younger kids, Bluey the Videogame is the safer shared-screen pick, offering local multiplayer, quests, minigames, and multiple playable characters. Siliconera says it is usually around US$19.99.
The guide closes with two bigger commitments: Final Fantasy XIV, where time cards are US$29.99 and the Complete Edition with Dawntrail is US$59.99, plus a possible IOU for the Switch 2 version coming August 2026; and Super Mario Bros Wonder Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabell Park, a solo-friendly platformer with local co-op and new minigames, priced at US$79.99.
Overall, the list is less “random gift guide” and more “what kind of player is she?” If she likes relaxing, go Hello Kitty or InKonbini. If she wants long-term value, FFXIV or Mewgenics. If the whole family is playing, Mario, Bluey, or Switch 2 itself memang makes sense.
Source: Siliconera