Nintendo Switch With 80 Million Consoles and Over 530 Million Games Sold
We know the latest sales figures for Nintendo Switch and software dedicated to this platform. Customers around the world have already purchased nearly 80 million units of the console. Games for this device are also very popular.
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Bart Swiatek
February 1, 2021
Scope of Nintendo's Success in Japan and US is Staggering
2020 proved to be an excellent year for the gaming industry. The biggest success was recorded by Nintendo, especially in the hardware segment. Switch sales were record-breaking in both the US and Japan, and in the latter country the platform accounted for 87% of all console sales.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 16, 2021
New Pokemon Snap Arrives on the Switch on April 30th
In a new trailer showcasing entirely new environments and a plethora of Pokemon, The Pokemon Company announced that the upcoming New Pokemon Snap will arrive on April 30th.
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Matt Buckley
January 15, 2021
Red & Blue Edition Switch & Bowser’s Fury: Mario’s 35th Anniversary Continues
After a long wait, Nintendo finally reveals a new trailer for the upcoming Super Mario 3D World expansion, Bowser’s Fury. As if that wasn’t enough, they also announced a new Red & Blue Edition of the Switch.
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Matt Buckley
January 13, 2021
Digital Distribution Dominates Game Market in UK in 2020
The past year on the UK game market belonged to digital distribution. The best-selling title was FIFA 21, while the best-selling console was the Nintendo Switch.
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Adrian Werner
January 12, 2021
2020 Belonged to Nintendo Switch
The past year (although tragic in many respects) turned out to be extremely successful for Nintendo. Switch did well all over the world, and in the UK the console sold better than the PS4, PS5, XONE and XSX/S combined.
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Jacob Blazewicz
January 8, 2021
PS5 Crushed by Switch in Japan; Worst Launch in History of Sony Consoles
The poor availability of PS5 in Japan annoyed the local gamers. The choir of discontent was joined by analysts who presented sales data for Sony's console, suggesting that the Japanese company has given up its home market.
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Paul Musiolik
January 5, 2021
Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase Announces Among Us, Spelunky, and More!
Yesterday morning Nintendo announced a long list of exciting indie games in their Indie World Showcase. Both Spelunky 1 & 2 will arrive next summer, and Among Us is available now!
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Matt Buckley
December 16, 2020
Trailer Reveals Smash Ultimate’s Next DLC Fighter: Sephiroth
In a trailer at the Game Awards, Nintendo announced that the next DLC fighter added to the Super Smash Bros Ultimate roster will be the antagonist of Final Fantasy VII, Sephiroth.
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Matt Buckley
December 11, 2020
Nintendo Hack Perpetrator Will be Jailed for 3 Years
There was a judgment in the case of Ryan Hernandez, a hacker who stole Switch's data and other confidential information from Nintendo's servers. The 21-year-old will spend three years in prison and has to pay the company a huge compensation.
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Jacob Blazewicz
December 2, 2020
Rumors Hint at New Pokemon Remakes in 2021
A credible source has leaked rumors of an exciting 25th anniversary for Pokemon in 2021, perhaps even ending the year with long awaited Diamond and Pearl remakes.
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Matt Buckley
November 25, 2020
Breakdown of the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase
Bravely Default 2 and Immortals Fenyx Rising are available for pre-order, an Age of Calamity demo is out now, and much more from Nintendo’s last Partner Showcase of 2020.
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Matt Buckley
October 30, 2020
Monster Sanctuary Arrives on the Switch in December
Moi Rai Games’ Monster Sanctuary, a unique mashup of the metroidvania genre with that of RPG monster catching, gets a December release date for the Switch.
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Matt Buckley
October 21, 2020
New Age of Calamity Trailer Reveals Koroks, Rune Powers, and More
Nintendo continues to reveal more details about the upcoming Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. The newest trailer shows off some unique rune powers alongside the hidden Koroks.
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Matt Buckley
October 21, 2020
Even More Features Revealed in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Gameplay
More footage of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity reveals Urbosa and Zelda and what you can do between battles, from cooking up recipes to upgrading weapons, and a lot more.
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Matt Buckley
October 8, 2020
Nintendo Switch Hackers Will be Judged
The leaders of Team Xecuter, a hacker group that targeted Nintendo Switch, have heard the charges and will stand trial.
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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz
October 3, 2020
Rumored Games for October Nintendo Direct Are Too Good to Be True
Recent leaks suppose there will be a Nintendo Direct in October, and the list of games rumored to be announced looks quite impressive. From a shadow drop of Fall Guys to a title for the Breath of the Wild sequel.
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Matt Buckley
September 25, 2020
Kirby Fighters 2 is Available Now on the Switch
In a surprise launch, Nintendo announced that Kirby Fighters 2 is now available on the Switch. The platform brawler arrives just a day after the game seemed to be leaked by Nintendo.
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Matt Buckley
September 24, 2020
Ad Might Hint at Next Super Smash Bros Ultimate DLC Fighter Release Date
An advertisement posted in convenience stores in Japan might hint at a date for the reveal of Super Smash Bros Ultimate’s next DLC fighter.
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Matt Buckley
September 22, 2020
Nintendo Direct Reveals Ori 2, New Monster Hunter and Other Switch Games
Today, Nintendo presented the games that will soon be available to Nintendo Switch owners. We have seen new installments of such series as Monster Hunter and Disgaea, as well as ports such as Hades and Ori and the Will of the Wisps (now available).
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Paul Wozniak
September 17, 2020