October 2017 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, games through 2017, last twelve months
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 21 Comments
Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. Along with the best-sellers on Switch and 3DS specifically for the month of October, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best in the U.S. so far this year and over the last twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
October 2017 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 2 Comments
NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of October 2017. The results can be found below.
October 2017 NPD: Switch was #1 gaming hardware, SNES Classic Edition #2, Mario Odyssey best-selling game
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 129 Comments
Nintendo has sent out a statement in response to the latest NPD report. Once again, the company has very good news to share.
In October, Switch was the best-selling gaming hardware in the US. It was followed by the Super NES Classic Edition at #2. Nintendo says that, when combined with 3DS, Nintendo systems accounted for two-thirds of all video game hardware sold for the second month in a row. The US gaming industry achieved hardware sales of more than 1 million total units in October for the first time since 2011.
Regarding software, Super Mario Odyssey was the top-selling game despite the fact that it launched at the end of the month. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild placed at #10 and #11 respectively as individual games.
Source: Nintendo PR
GameStop’s Black Friday 2017 deals
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch, Wii U | 4 Comments
GameStop’s Black Friday 2017 deals are in. Compared to what we’ve seen from other retailers, there isn’t too much here that’s terribly exciting.
Some of the highlights include Has-Been Heroes for $10, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition for $20, and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for $25. Other random deals are included as well like Monopoly Gamer Collector’s Edition for $28.
Here’s the full roundup:
More: Black Friday 2017, GameStop
Video: L.A. Noire Switch vs. PS3 vs. PS4 vs. PS4 Pro graphics comparison
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 6 Comments
Rockstar revisited L.A. Noire, one of its older releases, with a new version this week. Among other platforms, the game came to Switch. Get a look at how it compares to the game running on the PS3, PS4, and PS4 Pro below.
More: L.A. Noire, Rockstar Games
MUSYNX announced for Switch
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 17 Comments
PM Studios and acttil announced today that the music game MUSYNX is heading to Switch. It will be sold physically and digitally in North America in Q1 2018. As far Europe, news about the release format will be shared “shortly.”
You can expect the following from MUSYNX:
More: Acttil, MUSYNX, PM Studios
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap having its first sale on Switch
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is on sale for the first time. Starting today, the game is 30 percent off from the original $19.99 price on the North American and European Switch eShops. The sale lasts until November 30.
Source: DotEmu PR
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch comparisons and tech analysis
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was one of the very first games we found out about for Switch. Tomorrow, the game finally launches on Nintendo’s console. Ahead of the release, Digital Foundry has examined the new Switch version.
When docked, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim runs at 900p. The game employs dynamic scaling when playing in handheld mode. That means it can run at 720p, but can dip to a lower resolution like 896×720. Skyrim also runs at a stable 30 frames per second.
Portal Knights confirmed for November 23 on the Switch eShop, physical version in February
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Portal Knights’ eShop listing was apparently spot on, as 505 Games announced today that the game is launching on November 23. For those interested in physical products, the game will be sold at North American retail on February 13. Pricing is set at $29.99.
The Switch version of Portal Knights will include content from the version 1.2 update, which provides access to brand new features and content including Vacant Islands, new boss quests and vanity items, new enemies, and more. It offers touchscreen support, online multiplayer, and wireless play. Here’s the full overview of each feature:
More: 505 Games, Keen Games, Portal Knights
Nintendo Download (11/16/17, North America) – Skyrim, Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, Rive, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – $59.99 (available November 17)
Gear.Club Unlimited – $44.99 (available November 21)
Ginger: Beyond the Crystal – $19.99 (available November 17, physical in 2018)
Lumo – $19.95 (available November 20)
MXGP3 – The Official Motocross Videogame – $39.99 (available November 21)
Superbeat: Xonic – $39.99 (available November 21)
