UK software sales chart for the week ending December 21, 2024
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The latest UK software sales chart for the week ending December 21, 2024 is now available.
EA Sports FC 24 was previously on a strong run, but now slips to #3. Elsewhere Hogwarts Legacy maintains its spot at #2. There are also a bunch of Nintendo Switch exclusives throughout the top ten with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leading the way at #4.
Here’s the full UK software sales chart for the week ending December 21, 2024:
EDGE #406 review scores
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The latest EDGE review scores for issue #406 (March 2025 issue) have now been released. Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island is the main Nintendo Switch title that has been given a verdict this time around.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – December 22, 2024
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is still the top title for Nintendo Switch, and Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition is now in the top ten.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between December 4 and December 10.
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Nintendo pre-order updates – December 22, 2024
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Meg’s Monster getting Lost Memories DLC, physical release in Japan
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November 19: Along with new Lost Memories DLC for Meg’s Monster, Odencat has revealed a physical release for the game in Japan.
Lost Memories brings along roughly 90 to 120 minutes of new content depicting the monsters’ pasts. It’ll also let players access artwork and materials on a tablet.
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2024 EDGE awards, top 10 games of the year
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This month’s issue of EDGE is starting to make it out to subscribers, and the publication’s awards for 2024 are included alongside a list of the top ten games of the year.
For the awards, you might be somewhat surprised by Nintendo Game of the Year category. Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door were both nominees, but it was actually Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island that took the prize.
Here’s the full list of 2024 EDGE awards:
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[Let’s Talk] Most anticipated game of 2025
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With 2024 wrapping up in just a couple of weeks, it’s time to think about 2025. Next year is looking like it could be a very exciting year for Nintendo fans for a few different reasons, including the expected launch of Switch 2.
As far as what’s confirmed, there are actually a number of Nintendo Switch games already slated for the new year. From Nintendo, we’re finally getting Metroid Prime 4: Beyond years after it was announced along with Pokemon Legends: Z-A, Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, and Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. From third-parties, Tales of Graces f Remastered, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Guilty Gear Strive, Civilization VII, Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered, Suikoden I & II HD Remaster, Shadow Labyrinth, Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Little Nightmares 3 are all on the way with even more planned.
Nintendo Switch 2 is obviously the wild card here. The new console is technically not confirmed for 2025 (only the announcement is), but is largely expected. By the time it comes out, it’ll be eight years since the release of the current Switch. A new console can bring all sorts of new experiences from Nintendo, but all of that exists in just a thought bubble currently.
So as we turn attention to 2025, what’s your most anticipated game – or games – of the year so far? Let us know in the comments.
Astral Ascent “Rendezvous” update with Dead Cells crossover out now, patch notes
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Astral Ascent is back with a new “Rendezvous” update, which is led by a brand new Dead Cells crossover.
Five new weapons have been made available tying in with Dead Cells. A couple of small features and bug fixes are also included.
Here’s what to expect from the update:
Octopath Traveler I and II combined shipments and digital sales top five million
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Square Enix has shared a new sales milestones for the Octopath Traveler series. Since launch, total shipments and digital sales for the RPGs have surpassed five million units worldwide.
That news was shared in an official tweet today. A special piece of art was posted to celebrate, which we have below:
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s Tri was initially more human-like
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Zelda games are known for their companions, and in Echoes of Wisdom, Tri served that purpose. In a Famitsu interview, the team gave some insight into how the character was finalized.
The most interesting thing here is that, according to co-director Tomomi Sano, Tri originally had a more human-like design in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. However, after Tri’s role shifted a bit, so did the character itself. Series producer Eiji Aonuma also stated that having the character not be human was “essential” since “the fact they couldn’t understand human emotions was an important point.”
