Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – Bowser and Bowser. Jr amiibo are compatible, figures will be reprinted
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Alongside the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, Cat Mario and Cat Peach are getting two new amiibo. Those won’t be the only compatible figures, however. Nintendo says that Bowser and Bowser Jr., two characters that also play big roles in the game, “have special activations in Bowser’s Fury”.
If you don’t have these amiibo, there’s no need to worry. According to Nintendo, the Bowser and Bowser. Jr figures “will also be returning for purchase at select retailers”.
Source: Nintendo PR
Switch eShop now features Cat Mario
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Since Nintendo unveiled its plans for Super Mario’s 35th anniversary back in September, there’s been a Mario theme on the Switch eShop. Things have now changed up slightly.
Boot up on the Switch eShop and you’ll now see Cat Mario running in place. It’s a neat little touch to promote the upcoming release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, which is just a month away.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons was the best-selling game of 2020 in France
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What was the best-selling game of 2020 in France? That honor goes to Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which marks the first time Nintendo has taken the top spot since Mario Kart Wii in 2008.
The news is also notable for another reason. FIFA has been the best-selling game in France between 2014 and 2019. Before that, it was Grand Theft Auto V and a few different Call of Duty releases that led the way.
Here’s a look at the best-selling games in France by year between 1997 and 2020:
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SOLAS 128 out on Switch this month
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SOLAS 128, a rhythm-puzzle game that was announced for Switch last November, has been dated. Armor Games Studios and Amicable Animal today announced that the title is due out on January 25.
Below are the latest details plus a new gameplay trailer:
Folklore-inspired horror game Mundaun coming to Switch
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MWM Interactive and Hidden Fields today announced that Mundaun, a folklore-inspired horror game, is on the way to Switch. A release is planned for March 16.
Here’s an overview of Mundaun, along with a trailer:
More: Hidden Fields, Mundaun, MWM Interactive
Super Mario Bros. 35 – World Count Challenge announced
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Nintendo today announced a new “World Count Challenge” for Super Mario Bros. 35.
A major highlight of the event involves a collective goal. If the number of total Bowsers defeated in the game hits 3.5 million, individual players who defeat at least one Bowser will be eligible to receive 350 My Nintendo Platinum Points.
Below are the full event details:
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Hellpoint launches on Switch in February, gameplay trailer
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tinyBuild, Cradle Games, and Merge Games have set a final release date for the Switch version of Hellpoint. The sci-fi action-RPG will be offered digitally on February 25, followed by a physical version on February 26.
Hellpoint on Switch “will feature all post-release features and improvements”, tinyBuild says.
Here’s an overview of Hellpoint, along with a new Switch gameplay trailer:
More: Cradle Games, Hellpoint, tinyBuild
Nintendo reveals Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system
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Coinciding with today’s Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury news, Nintendo has unveiled a new Mario Red & Blue Edition Switch system.
The hardware features a red-and-blue color scheme in honor of Mario’s iconic outfit. It comes with red Joy-Con controllers with blue straps, a blue Joy-Con grip, a red Switch dock, a red Switch system, a stylized Mario Red & Blue Edition Carrying Case, and a screen protector. This marks the first time the Switch system itself will be available in a new color.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – new trailer revealed
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As was teased last night, Nintendo has debuted a brand new trailer for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. You can watch it below.
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Hardware rankings and top ten best-selling games of 2020 in Japan revealed
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Earlier today, Famitsu published a new report detailing the Japanese video game sales in 2020.
The overall market collected 376.38 billion yen, which was 12.5 percent boost compared to the previous year. Hardware sales earned 185.66 billion yen while software saw another 181.72 billion yen.
Switch, which sold 5.957 million units in total, was the best-selling hardware of 2020 in Japan. It’s the fourth consecutive year that Nintendo’s console has bested all other platforms. Switch actually sold 1.3 times more in 2020 compared to 2019.
Here’s a look at the hardware rankings and top ten best-selling games of 2020 in Japan:
