October 2020 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of October 2020. The results can be found below.
Tiny World Racing heading to Switch this month
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Chequered Ink has announced that it’s bringing Tiny World Racing. The racer is planned for a digital release on November 27.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
More: Chequered Ink, Tiny World Racing
This War of Mine: Complete Edition update out now (version 1.0.3) – two story episodes
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11 bit studios has started the distribution of a new update for This War of Mine: Complete Edition. On Switch, the game is at version 1.0.3.
Today’s update includes two story-oriented scenarios: The Last Broadcast and Fading Embers. “Both touch on complicated dilemmas, as players step into the shoes of a lone radio-operator exploring the role of truth in a time of despair, and a young girl that must decide between the survival of a man or his cultural heritage,” 11 bit studios says.
Here’s a trailer for the game:
Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. launch trailer
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To celebrate today’s launch of Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., Nintendo has shared a new – albeit brief – trailer for the device. Check it out below.
Unreal Life coming west next week
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The puzzle-adventure game Unreal Life made it to Switch earlier this year. It was only offered in Japan, but now the title is seeing a worldwide release next week. The game arrives on November 19.
Here’s an overview of Unreal Life, along with a trailer:
More: Hako Seikatsu, Unreal Life
Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town introduction trailer
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Marvelous has released a new introduction trailer for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town. Watch the video below.
In Japan, Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town is slated for February 25, 2021. It will release on March 23, 2021 in North America and March 26 in Europe.
Super Mario Bros. 35 update out now (version 1.0.2), patch notes
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Nintendo has prepared a new 1.0.2 update for Super Mario Bros. 35. Fixes, adjustments, and improvements are included.
Below are the full patch notes:
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Famitsu software sales (11/2/20 – 11/8/20) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pikmin 3 Deluxe – 67,925 / 239,274
2. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 37,256 / 1,783,608
3. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 31,687 / 5,941,433
4. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield + Expansion Pass – 18,638 / NEW
5. [NSW] Shadowverse: Champions Battle – 13,871 / NEW
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 12,318 / 3,250,835
7. [PS4] Watch Dogs Legion – 8,723 / 49,685
8. [NSW] Super Mario 3D All-Stars – 8,536 / 373,171
9. [NSW] Minecraft – 8,091 / 1,551,842
10. [NSW] Pokemon Sword/Shield – 7,638 / 3,790,783
Pokemon Sword/Shield – Dada Zarude trailer
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Tying in with Pokemon the Movie Coco, a special distribution is happening for Pokemon Sword/Shield. Dada Zarude will be offered to fans, who comes wearing a Celebi cape – just like the film.
Dada Zarude comes in at level 70. Jungle Heal, Hammer Arm, Power Whip, and Energy Ball are the included moves. Additionally, it has a Choice Scarf item.
Here’s a trailer for Dada Zarude:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Nintendo: Switch has best October yet in the U.S., over 735,000 units sold, second-highest October for any system ever
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Switch had its best October yet from a sales perspective in the United States. Over 735,000 units were sold between the original Switch and Switch Lite, Nintendo has announced. That mark is the second-highest October mark ever, only behind the 807,000 units sold by Wii in 2008. Total Switch sales in the U.S. are now at over 22.5 million units.
Switch was again the best-selling console in the United States last month. That’s been true for 23 consecutive months, which is the most months in a row for any console since NPD began tracking data.
Here’s the full announcement from Nintendo:
