Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is Europe’s best-selling physical game for the first half of 2021
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury was the best-selling physical game in Europe during the first half of 2021, new data from GfK reveals. It led the way in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The game was also a top finisher in the other countries that were surveyed.
FIFA 21 was the second best-seller after Mario. In third was another Switch title: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo’s racer held nine top three finishes based on European countries surveyed.
We’ll also mention that Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V sold well, as they had six and five top three finishes respectively.
Dragalia Lost update out now (version 2.10.0)
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Dragalia Lost has received its latest update. On both iOS and Android, version 2.10.0 is available.
The new update includes some new changes, balance adjustments, fixes, and more. Continue on below for the full patch notes.
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Run-and-gun platformer Xenogunner hitting Switch next week
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Clickteam, in partnership with Happy Frog Games, will soon be bringing Xenogunner to Switch. The run-and-gun platformer releases on July 30.
Here’s an overview of the game, along with a trailer:
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Switch file sizes – Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Eldest Souls, Dodgeball Academia, more
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Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include Sonic Colors: Ultimate, Fuga: Melodies of Steel, Eldest Souls, Dodgeball Academia, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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World War Z Switch boxart, first screenshots
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It’s been quite some time since we last heard about the Switch version of World War Z. Saber Interactive announced the port in April 2020, and we it’s mostly been missing in action since.
Now, however, a new listing has appeared on Amazon. It not only gives us a look at the boxart, but also what looks to be first screenshots.
Here’s the full set:
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Nintendo leak reveals a ton pitched titles for Revolution, before it was known as Wii
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The Wii name is pretty recognizable these days, but that wasn’t always the case. When Nintendo first made that name known to the world, it received quite a bit of criticism. Some even felt that the original “Revolution” codename would have been a better fit.
Just like any major company does before introducing a new product, Nintendo considered a ton of different names originally. And now thanks to this week’s leaks, we’re able to see the many different titles that were brainstormed at one point or another. It turns out that there were well over 100.
Here’s the full list:
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Doomsday Vault appearing on Switch in August
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Following a previous appearance on Apple Arcade, Doomsday Vault is now making the jump to Switch. According to an eShop listing, the adventure game will hit Nintendo’s console on August 5.
Here’s an overview of Doomsday Vault, along with a trailer:
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Samurai Gunn 2 receives new trailer
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Some fans may not remember as it was announced back in 2018, but Samurai Gunn 2 is coming to Switch – at some point. The fast-paced action game just entered Steam Early Access this week, and that milestone was accompanied by a new trailer. You can see it below.
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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout getting new “Gold Edition”
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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, a team-based third-person shooter based on the classic franchise, first debuted on Switch last October. It’s now about to receive a new release at retail with a “Gold Edition”.
This new version appears to be largely the same as the original, but with some extra content. The full lineup of additions are as follows:
Valve on Switch and Steam Deck comparisons, says they were designed around differing philosophies
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Last week, Valve unveiled its new Steam Deck system. The device has drawn plenty of comparisons to Switch since it’s capable of playing big games on the go (with docking support as well) and in some ways reminds gamers of Nintendo’s console from a design standpoint.
Valve itself has now commented on those comparisons. Designer Greg Coomer is the first to weigh in, telling IGN that Switch a “great device,” but feels the company is targeting a different audience.
He said:
