Splatoon 2 update out now (version 5.2.0), new demo coming
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The previously-announced 5.2.0 update for Splatoon 2 is out now. As previously mentioned, it includes a bunch of weapon changes.
A new demo has also been announced, which will be offered between April 29 and May 6. Users can access Turf War, Ranked Battle, and even Salmon Run. Those who download the demo can play online with players who own the full game. Finally, Splatoon 2 will be sold at a discounted price on the eShop during the duration of the demo, and a free 7-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online will also be available.
In other news, we have the patch notes for today’s Splatoon 2 update in case you missed them previously.
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate getting Trials of Mana spirits
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Nintendo will host a new Spirit Board event for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate that will add spirits from Trials of Mana, the company has announced. Three will be up for grabs in total.
The new event goes live on April 24, tying in with the release of Trials of Mana on Switch. It’ll last for five days.
Switch update out now (version 10.0.1)
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Following last week’s major firmware upgrade, Switch has received another update. The console is now at version 10.0.1 in all regions.
Nintendo mentions in today’s patch notes: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.”
With last week’s update, Nintendo added in several new features. These include the ability to remap controller button configurations, transfer items between the system memory and SD card, and more. We have additional information here.
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Super Mario Maker 2 – final free update screenshots
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Yesterday, Nintendo unveiled the final major update for Super Mario Maker 2. There are new additions like the Koopalings, but the main highlight is that players will finally be able to create a world map.
Thanks to Nintendo, we have another look at the update with a batch of screenshots. Check out the full set below.
Learn more about the upcoming Super Mario Maker 2 update here.
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Robotics;Notes Elite & Dash Double Pack revealed for Switch
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Update: Bumped to the top. This has now been officially announced with a confirmed October 13 release date. We have the full details and trailer below.
Original: Spike Chunsoft will release the Robotics;Notes Elite & Dash Double Pack on Switch, according to an Amazon listing.
Robotics;Notes Elite and Robotics;Notes Dash were previously confirmed for localization. Based on today’s listing, both will now be sold physically in a single package.
Amazon lists an October 13 release date for Robotics;Notes Elite & Dash Double Pack. You can pre-order a copy here.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons upcoming updates revealed – Leif’s Garden Shop, Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler, more
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Nintendo has revealed a series of free updates set to arrive in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The fun begins on April 23 with Leif’s Garden Shop, Jolly Redd’s Treasure Trawler, and Nature Day. Coming up next is May Day Tour on May 1, followed by International Museum Day starting May 18, and Wedding Season beginning June 1.
Here’s the full rundown of the various events, along with a trailer:
US: Switch sets all-time record for hardware sales in a March month, highest Q1 sales for Nintendo platform since DS
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According to the latest NPD report, which tracks sales data in the U.S., Switch has set a new all-time record for hardware unit sales in a March month. Switch also had the previous record, which was earned at launch in March 2017.
That’s not the only piece of good news for Switch. The system has generated the highest first quarter unit sales for any hardware platform since the DS in the first quarter of 2010, the NPD report reveals.
Overall gaming sales in the U.S. increased by 63 percent year-over-year to $461 million. Switch hardware sales more than doubled when compared to a year ago.
March 2020 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, year-to-date, last 12 months
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Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch specifically for the month of March 2020, we also have a list of the games year-to-date and have sold the best over the last 12 months. Continue on below for the full results.
March 2020 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S. – Animal Crossing #1
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of March 2020. The results can be found below.
US: Animal Crossing: New Horizons sees third-highest launch month of any Nintendo game, best-selling game in franchise history
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More news has emerged from the March 2020 NPD report, and it’s brought along even more impressive information about Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
The Switch game has achieved the third-highest launch month of any Nintendo published game in tracked history. That goes for both physical dollar and unit sales. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Super Smash Bros. Brawl are the only two games that sold more during their launch months.
Also revealed is that launch month dollar sales of Animal Crossing: New Horizons have exceeded the lifetime sales of all other Animal Crossing franchise games. The Switch entry is already the best-selling game in franchise history.
