Nintendo Switch 2 is 75% ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1 in the U.S.
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As part of the latest United States gaming sales report from Circana, we’re now hearing that Nintendo Switch 2 is 75 percent ahead of the unit sales pace set by Switch 1. The new console has now surpassed two million units sold in the U.S.
Gaming hardware sales in the U.S. were up 21 percent in July compared to the previous year, reaching $384 million. That’s actually the highest hardware spending in a July month since the $441M achieved in July 2008.
Best-selling games of July 2025 in the U.S. on Nintendo platforms – Super Mario Party Jamboree gets a boost
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New data from Circana gives us a look at the best-selling games of July 2025 specifically on Nintendo platforms.
As we saw in the top twenty list for all platforms, Donkey Kong Bananza is on top here. However, something that’s notable is Super Mario Party – thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, it moves from #11 to #2. Also, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is the top third-party seller at #3.
Here’s the full list of best-sellers on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for July 2025:
Best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2025 – Donkey Kong Bananza makes its debut
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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2025.
We’re now able to see how Donkey Kong Bananza performed, with the game landing at #3. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, another new title, is right behind at #4.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for July 2025:
No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” update announced, patch notes
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Another massive No Man’s Sky update is on the way with “Voyagers”. The patch should be going out soon on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
The latest content additions, improvements, and fixes are included here. This time around, Corvette-class starships are new. Players can invite their friends and take on multiplayer missions.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Scott Pilgrim EX reveals Roxie Richter and Lucas Lee
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Roxie Richter and Lucas Lee will be appearing in Scott Pilgrim EX, it’s been announced.
Lucas is a big brawler who uses his grappling prowess and a fully-weaponized skateboard to attack enemies. Roxie, a tiny terror, features a sword, smoke bombs, and more.
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Famitsu review scores – August 27, 2025
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SEGA explains why Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ guest characters don’t speak
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is collaborating with some pretty big IPs for its guest characters, but one criticism fans have had is the lack of voices. Because of this, you won’t hear the likes of SpongeBob, Steve from Minecraft, and Pac-Man talking in the game. SEGA has now spoken about the decision.
Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka spoke about this in an interview with Destructoid. It seems that if guest characters were to be voiced in Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, it would have increased the “scop of review” for external companies.
Iizuka said in the interview:
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Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons shares Nintendo Switch release date, adds Bubble Symphony
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The release date for Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons is now in on Nintendo Switch. It’ll be available on November 27, 2025, Arc System Works just announced.
Also shared today is that Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons will include a bundled title Bubble Symphony, a port of the 1997 home console release which followed an initial introduction as an arcade game in 1994. It comes with a two-player co-op mode in which players choose one of four characters to blow bubbles, trap enemies, and pop them to advance through stages. Bubble Symphony also has worlds and characters based on other Taito titles.
Arco getting the physical treatment on Nintendo Switch
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Arco has been on Nintendo Switch for a bit now as a digital download, but Lost in Cult has now announced plans for a physical release.
The Mesoamerican fantasy-RPG will be sold standalone, but there’ll also be a special “Editions” release. The latter, limited to 3,000 copies, includes an essay and developer interview booklet (40 pages) by Chris Tapsell, original outer slipcase artwork by Alariko, variant Nintendo Switch game case cover with reverse artwork by Alariko, poster artwork by Antoine Maillard, a color-thematic inner slipcase with release number code, fold-out unique artwork poster with checklist and artist description on the back, four art cards chosen from the developer with captions, and director’s authenticity card (individually numbered).
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds getting open beta on Nintendo Switch, full details [update: trailer]
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August 19: Tying in with Gamescom 2025, SEGA announced an open beta for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch. It will run between starting on August 28 at 9:01 PM PT / August 29 at 12:01 AM ET, lasting until September 1 at 8:59 PM PT / 11:59 PM ET.
In the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds open beta, players will have access to twelve Sonic characters and sixteen courses (nine main courses and seven CrossWorlds). There’ll also be 42 gadgets to choose from. You’ll be able to race against other players worldwide, and SEGA is also teasing “a couple of surprises”.
