May 2022 NPD: Switch led all hardware platforms in both units and dollars
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According to the latest NPD report, Switch led all hardware platforms in both units and dollars in the United States last month. Additionally, the system is the market-leading platform in hardware units sold year to date. Xbox Series saw the highest dollar sales in the period.
Not only is Nintendo still experiencing strong hardware sales with Switch, but high software sales as well. In the latest sales chart, Nintendo Switch Sports was the third best-selling title in May. A number of Switch games were also sprinkled throughout the top 20, including Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart 8, Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and more.
You can check out the latest software sales chart for the U.S. here. We also have further results for the month here.
May 2022 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 May 2022, 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.
May 2022 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 May 2022. The results can be found below.
Misako and Kyoko from River City Girls joining River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
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Misako and Kyoko are joining River City Saga: Three Kingdoms as part of the game’s Heroes of the Three Kingdoms: Battle of Red Cliffs mode, it’s been revealed.
As a reminder, this mode has players going through ten stages where powerful bosses await as they work together – and sometimes compete against each other. It’s possible to turn friendly fire on / off here, find hidden stages, and more.
Live A Live Switch remake gets Present Day, The Distant Future trailers
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We have two more trailers for the Live A Live remake on Switch that highlight a couple of time periods players will experience in the RPG. For today’s update, Square Enix prepared videos for Present Day and The Distant Future.
These are just two of the time periods in Live A Live. Players will also be able to experience stories in the likes of The Wild West, Twilight of Edo Japan, and more.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles Switch gameplay
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After Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles previously appeared on other platforms, the title ended up on Switch just a few days ago, and we now have gameplay. Fans can watch a half hour of footage.
Here’s what to expect from the title:
Switch update out now (version 14.1.2), patch notes
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The latest Switch system update has just arrived, as Nintendo has just issued version 14.1.2. All Switch users can download it now.
Keeping in line with most firmware changes, today’s patch notes are on the milder side. Nintendo mentions: “General system stability improvements to enhance the user’s experience.”
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak shares update roadmap
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Capcom has provided a first look at its update roadmap for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak.
Updates are scheduled for August, this fall, winter, and 2023. With the first one in August, we’ll be seeing Lucent Nargacuga, the Forlorn Arena, rare monster species, and special species monsters. For the fall, Capcom has confirmed rare species monsters, subspecies monsters, and powered-up monsters. This winter will at least bring about several monsters, including special species monsters and powered-up monsters. Specifics have not yet been announced.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is due out for Switch on June 30, 2022.
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Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak demo incoming
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Capcom just announced that Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is getting a demo. It’ll be available worldwide on June 14, 2022.
In the demo, players can explore the “Jungle” locale and take on Astalos. It also features the new “Switch Skill Swap” system plus new “Skillbind Attacks”. A few tutorial quests are included for new players that teach basic mechanics and moves. Additionally, an “advanced” quest is available for veteran hunters where they can take on an extra challenging version of Malzeno, the flagship monster for Sunbreak.
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Capcom Showcase 2022 live stream
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Another non-E3 event is happening in just a bit, as the Capcom Showcase 2022 is expected to begin in an hour – and we have the live stream ready to go. The event kicks off at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 11 PM in the UK / 12 AM in Europe.
In terms of Nintendo-related titles, we’re expecting Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak to show up here. It’s unclear if Capcom will be showing off anything else for Switch. In any case, fans can look forward to “news and in-depth updates” regarding previously announced games spread out across 35 minutes
Here’s where you can watch the Capcom Showcase 2022 live stream:
