UK software sales – January 10, 2021 – Switch game sales up over 123% compared with the same week in 2020
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Update (1/11): Post updated with the top 40.
Original (1/10): This week’s UK software sales are in, with Switch having a busy past seven days. GamesIndustry reports that the console’s games dominated the boxed charts thanks to an increase of 123 percent compared with the same week in 2020.
Although Animal Crossing: New Horizons sales dropped 47 percent, it nonetheless took the top spot. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was next despite a 43 percent drop. Just Dance 2021 is third even with a 24 percent decrease, and it’s worth noting that nearly 90 of the game’s physical sales have been on Switch. Note that all game sales tend to drop during the first week of the year.
Ring Fit Adventure rose from #18 to #6 with a 24 percent sales increase. Minecraft (down 35 percent) and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (down 32 percent) are in the top ten as well, though Super Mario 3D All-Stars (down 42 percent) slipped just a bit to #11. GamesIndustry points out that 15 Switch exclusives are in the top 40.
Here’s a look at the best-selling games in the UK over the past week:
Famitsu’s most wanted games – January 10, 2021
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Monster Hunter Rise continues its reign at the top while Neo: The World Ends with You squeaks in at the end.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 17 and December 21.
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The Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising on the way
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Fans of Immortals Fenyx Rising will be able to get more insight into the game with a new art book coming soon. Ubisoft, in partnership with Dark Horse, will be releasing The Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising.
The Art of Immortals Fenyx Rising is hardcover and features over 200 pages. Those that pick up the book can have a closer look at Fenyx, the game’s various environments and creatures, the gods themselves, and more.
Here’s the full product description, along with a few preview pages:
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Dragon Ball FighterZ Show – Super Baby 2 Showcase – full presentation
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Bandai Namco held a lengthy stream for Dragon Ball FighterZ today in which plenty of footage was shown off for new DLC character Super Baby 2. Check out the full recording below.
Super Baby 2 officially joins Dragon Ball FighterZ on January 15.
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Pre-order updates – January 10, 2021
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Bravely Default II boxart
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Retailers like GameStop and Amazon Canada have updated their listings with the boxart for Bravely Default II. We’ve included the packaging image above.
Bravely Default II, which was first announced in December 2019, is slated for February 26 on Switch worldwide. The RPG was previously planned for a 2020 release.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
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Hotshot Racing getting a physical release
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Hotshot Racing, which has so far been limited to the Switch eShop, will soon be getting a physical release. Although we don’t have an official announcement from Curve Digital just yet, retailers revealed the news early.
Those that pick up the physical version of Hotshot Racing will gain immediate access to the Big Boss Bundle DLC on the cartridge, containing the new mode Barrel Barrage and Boss Level Grand Prix.
The physical version of Hotshot Racing is currently on track for February 19. You can pre-order a copy on Amazon here or Best Buy here.
A look at the best-reviewed Switch games of 2020
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Metacritic is looking back on the year that was 2020 by examining the best-reviewed games over the past twelve months. Naturally, we’re most interested in what came out on Switch.
Hades and Ori and the Will of the Wisps were the top-rated titles of 2020 having scored 93. Animal Crossing: New Horizons followed in third at 90. Rounding out the top five are Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition with a score of 89 and A Short Hike at 88.
Here’s the full list of best-reviewed Switch games of 2020:
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[Let’s Talk] Monster Hunter Rise demo impressions
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Capcom made the wait for Monster Hunter Rise a little easier this week. A demo for the game dropped on the Switch eShop a couple of days ago, allowing fans to try out some of the action. It features training, the opportunity to try out Wyvern Riding, and a couple of quests.
How many of you have given the Monster Hunter Rise demo so far? If you’ve played it, how are you feeling about the game? Let us know in the comments below.
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Capcom shares new Japanese Monster Hunter Rise commercials
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Capcom has published a couple of new Japanese commercials for Monster Hunter Rise ahead of its full release in March. We have both adverts below.
Monster Hunter Rise launches for Switch on March 26.
