UK: Switch and New Pokemon Snap were #1 in April
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Based on the latest sales from the UK, Switch was the best-selling console during the month of April. Although sales are actually down year-over-year, it’s still performing very well.
GamesIndustry’s Christopher Dring says that sales trends puts Switch “on par with Xbox 360, which over time went on to do 9 million units in the UK.” Only the DS and PS2 sold more.
Also worth mentioning is that New Pokemon Snap was the best-selling game in the UK in April. That feat was accomplished in just two days. On Sunday, we heard that physical launch sales were four times higher than the original.
EA acquires Super Mega Baseball developer Metalhead Software
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Over the past few years, Metalhead Software has been making new entries in its sports series Super Mega Baseball, with the latest two games available on Switch. It’s now been announced that Electronic Arts has acquired the studio.
Today’s press release states that EA Sports and Metalhead will be working together “to grow the Super Mega Baseball franchise as well as develop new gaming and sports experiences for players worldwide.” The developer will remain at its Victoria, BC studio.
More: EA, Metalhead Software
Horizonal shooter Razion EX confirmed for Switch
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NGDEV is bringing the horizonal shooter Razion EX to Switch, the company confirmed today. You won’t have to wait long to play it as it’s due out later in May.
Here’s an overview of Razion EX, along with a trailer:
Xbox expected Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 and more to release in 2020
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A number of high-profile Switch games currently lack release dates. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4, and Shin Megami Tensei V are all on the horizon, but there’s no word on when they’ll be available.
There’s an interesting bit of news concerning these titles stemming from the Epic vs. Apple trial. An internal document from Xbox surfaced today, which contains a rough outline of “high-profile” Xbox One releases for the Q3 and Q4 2020 period in addition to Microsoft’s expectations of notable releases from other companies. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4, and Shin Megami Tensei V are all here, with Microsoft believing as of last August that they could have launched between October and December.
Minecraft Dungeons update out now (version 1.8.8.0), patch notes
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A new 1.8.8.0 update is now live for Minecraft Dungeons. It includes support for cloud saves, new language support, and a bunch of fixes.
The full patch notes are as follows:
Action game Rabisco+ hitting Switch next week
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Today, Ratalakia Games and Viridino Studios announced that they’re putting Rabisco+ on Switch. The action game is lined up for a May 14 launch.
We have the following overview and trailer from Ratalakia Games:
More: Rabisco+, Ratalakia Games, Viridino Studios
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 launches for Switch on June
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 has received a final release date on Switch. It’ll be out on June 25, Activision announced today.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Gamescom 2021 shifts to all-digital event
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Gamescom 2021 was previously announced as a hybrid event, with the hope that a portion of the show could be held in-person. Those plans have now changed. Show organizers confirmed today that Gamescom 2021 is going all digital once again.
Today’s announcement explains the decision:
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Stonefly dated for Switch
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MWM Interactive and Flight School Studio today announced the final release date for Stonefly, “a chill and tranquil action adventure game”. It will be available digitally on June 1.
Here’s an overview of the game:
UK software sales – May 2, 2021
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Update (5/5): Post updated with the top 40.
Original (5/2): This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
