3DS eShop charts – November 11, 2020
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NPD: Switch sold more hardware units in Q3 than any platform since the DS in 2009
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Nintendo has had continued success with Switch since the system launched in 2017. The pattern has continued through this year, and 2020 may actually be the platform’s best year yet from a sales perspective.
That’s further backed up by the NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella. In a tweet shared earlier today, Piscatella revealed that in the United States, Switch sold more hardware units in Q3 than any platform since the DS in 2009.
2020 has been a strong year for the gaming industry overall. Total industry consumer spending on video gaming in the U.S. reached $11.2 billion in the third quarter, a 24 percent increase year-over-year.
Ghostrunner Switch gameplay
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After a short delay, the hardcore FPP slasher Ghostrunner made it Switch yesterday. Take a look at some footage below.
Ghostrunner is available for Switch via the eShop.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate update out now (version 9.0.2), patch notes
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The version 9.0.2 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which was announced earlier this week, has now gone live. All players can access the patch.
Today’s update includes a number of fixes affecting fighters, stages, and more. We’ve included the full patch notes below.
Video: Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. unboxing
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The Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. doesn’t officially release until the end of the week, but some folks are getting their hands on the unit a bit early. Check out an unboxing video below.
Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros. launches worldwide on November 13.
Save me Mr Tako temporarily removed from Switch eShop, Nicalis no longer involved, creator bringing the game back with patch
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Nicalis teamed up with Christophe Galati on the retro-inspired platformer Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San. Now with the game having just reached its second anniversary, a big change has happened.
It’s confirmed that Nicalis no longer has the rights to Save me Mr Tako: Tasukete Tako-San, which has resulted in the game being temporarily pulled from the Switch eShop. However, Galati intends to bring the title back through self-publishing. Additionally, a patch is planned that he was not able to implement due to some unwillingness from Nicalis.
Nicalis and Galati posted the following statement on Twitter:
Arcade Archives Pettan Pyuu, Gradius II footage
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Famitsu’s latest live stream today showcased the latest Arcade Archives titles on Switch. Get a look at some footage featuring Pettan Pyuu and Gradius II below.
Arcade Archives Pettan Pyuu is available on the Switch eShop. Arcade Archives Gradius II is slated for November 12 worldwide.
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Atelier Ryza 2 confirms appearances of Empel Vollmer and Lila Decyrus, other tidbits
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This week’s issue of Famitsu provides an update on Atelier Ryza 2. One of the major highlights is that Empel Vollmer and Lila Decyrus, who were in the original game, will be appearing in the sequel as well.
Below are some other tidbits:
The Pokemon Company on why Pokemon Sword/Shield had DLC in favor of a third game
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It wasn’t until Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield that the series received major DLC. Whereas past entries often saw a third game/version later on, the two Switch titles were instead given expansions in the form of The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra.
Game Informer recently asked The Pokemon Company about this new approach. Regarding DLC and whether they take the approach of traditional follow-up third games, they said:
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Speed 3: Grand Prix footage
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The Switch racer Speed 3: Grand Prix released yesterday. For a look at some footage, check out the gameplay video below.
Speed 3: Grand Prix is out now on Switch both physically and digitally.
