December 2018 NPD: Smash Ultimate has record launch, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe finishes the year as second best-selling racer of all time
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More data is in for this month’s NPD report. Specifically, we have information on the performance of two Nintendo games.
First, the packaged software launch month dollar sales of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate exceeded those of the previous best in franchise history, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, by over 70 percent. As previously mentioned, it debuted at the top spot for December. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate also set a new launch month dollar sales record for a platform exclusive in video game history, exceeding the launch month dollar sales of 2010’s Halo: Reach.
Additionally, Mario Kart 8 finished 2018 as the second best-selling racing game of all time. It only trails Mario Kart Wii in lifetime dollar sales.
December 2018 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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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 December 2018. The results can be found below.
HORI making new Splatoon 2 and Super Mario playstands for Switch
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HORI will soon be releasing a pair of new, officially-licensed playstands for Switch. One is styled after Splatoon 2, while the other carries a Splatoon 2 theme.
The stands allow users to play at an angle without having to hold the system as it’s charging. You can also fold it up for easy portability.
Play-Asia is taking pre-orders for both stands here. They’re tentatively scheduled for the end of March.
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Rocket League Spring 2019 roadmap – Cross-Platform Party system in February, more
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Psyonix provided new details today about what it has in store for Rocket League over the next few months. One of the big highlights is the arrival of the much-anticipated Cross-Platform Party system, which is currently on track for February.
Here’s the full rundown through March:
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New Trials Rising footage
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Thanks to GameSpot, we have a new look at Trials Rising with plenty of footage. Check out the latest gameplay below.
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Kirby Star Allies – Heroes in Another Dimension concept art
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Nintendo and HAL Laboratory have shared a few pieces of concept art for Kirby Star Allies. The latest batch focuses on Heroes in Another Dimension, a mode that was recently added to the game.
We have the first piece of art above. Another two follow below.
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The Raven Remastered Switch gameplay trailer
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To celebrate today’s release on Switch, THQ Nordic has prepared a gameplay trailer for The Raven Remastered. Get a look at it below.
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The Raven Remastered footage
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The Raven Remastered is due for release on Switch tomorrow both physically and digitally. Take a look at some footage below.
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First-ever European Smash Ball Team Cup announced
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Nintendo has announced the first-ever European Smash Ball Team Cup, an event that will bring about the twelve best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate squads from across Europe and a live final determining the continent’s winner.
Here’s how things will work:
To determine the first national and European Super Smash Bros. champions, teams of three will battle it out in three Stock matches with no items – except for the powerful Smash Ball, which can turn up at any time to seal an emphatic victory or give the underdogs a chance to turn the tables and snatch a win. The match types in this best-of-five will consist of 2v2 Smash, Smashdown and 3v3 Squad Strike.
Over the coming months, Nintendo will hold national qualifiers featuring teams of three in the following territories:
Video teases Splatoon 2’s Off the Hook concert at Game Party Japan 2019
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At Game Party Japan 2019 this weekend, Off the Hook from Splatoon 2 will have a dedicated concert. Nintendo is promoting the event with a new video, which we have below.
The Off the Hook concert kicks off on January 26 at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET / 8 AM in the UK 9 / 9 AM in Europe.
