Best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2024
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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of May 2024.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door made its debut and came out swinging. During its first month, the Switch exclusive landed at #2 – and that’s without digital data factored in. We don’t have exact data, but that positioning indicates a strong start.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for May 2024:
Side-scrolling action platformer Deathchron reaching Switch this week
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Ratalaika Games, in partnership with Crescent Moon Games, announced today that they’re putting Deathchron on Switch. It’ll be ready to go on July 12, 2024.
Deathchron is a side-scrolling action platformer set in an alternate reality in which robots have taken over. You’ll play as a young hero looking to ensure the future is different.
Here’s an overview of the game:
GBA game Sigma Star Saga making a return
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WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, just announced that it’s bringing back the GBA game Sigma Star Saga. It launches in 2025.
Sigma Star Saga is making its return after twenty years. WayForward isn’t confirming Switch support just yet, but given the studio’s output, that’s practically a lock.
Sigma Star Saga is a sci-fi adventure title featuring 2D space shooter and RPG elements. The re-release is being built with Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.
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Okami director says the dev team was “weak”, sales were “huge failure”
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In a recent video, Okami director Hideki Kamiya and environment artist Ikumi Nakamura. The two spoke about various topics, including the team behind the game and the initial poor sales.
According to Kamiya, Okami was intended to feature “a dream team” of developers. However, he actually believes that the group was ultimately “weak”, before adding how there “was a very drastic contrast within.”
Kamiya stated:
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island update adds Tatsumi Shiren and more
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The second big update for Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island was just made available, and it’s highlighted by new playable character Tatsumi Shiren.
That’s not all to the update. Also included are more dungeon floors for deeper exploration, a “Basic Training” mode, and more.
Here’s the full rundown:
Nintendo Switch Sports getting basketball as new sport
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June 18: Nintendo isn’t finished with Nintendo Switch Sports, and just revealed basketball is coming to the game. It will be available as a free update this summer.
Players can use motion controls to sink as many baskets as they can within the time limit in the solo Three-Point Challenge. Also available, four players can compete locally in Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, and you can dribble, pass and score in two-on-two matches locally or online.
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Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open release date set for September, new trailer
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Today, Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open received its final release date. Chorus Worldwide Games and Cellar Vault Games say that it’s hitting Switch on September 5, 2024.
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open was first announced for Switch in 2022. Despite being planned for the following year, we’ll now finally be seeing it in a couple of months.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero gameplay
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Fresh gameplay is now available for Cyber Citizen Shockman Zero after it just came to Switch. 16 minutes of footage showcases the classic title which got a worldwide launch for the first time.
Everything you need to know about it can be found in the following overview:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – July 7, 2024
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake and Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom appear for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between June 19 and June 25.
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Switch eShop deals – Iconoclasts, Roki, Turok, Yoku’s Island Express, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include the lowest prices ever for Iconoclasts, Roki, Turok, Yoku’s Island Express, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
