Germany’s best-selling games of 2023
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New data provides us with a look at the best-selling games of 2023 in Germany.
Before getting into the results, there are a couple of things to point out here. Nintendo doesn’t share eShop data, so digital isn’t really accounted for here and some companies – namely Epic and Larian – are not participating in Games Sales Data (GSD).
The full list of Germany’s best-selling games of 2023 can be found below.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s creepiest Pokedex entries
Posted on 3 months ago by Ethan in Features, Switch | 0 comments
Today, we’re taking a look at the creepiest Pokedex entries in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet plus a few of the returning Pokemon in The Indigo Disk DLC.
To an extent, Pokedex entries have always been kind of messed up. But things took a turn sometime around Pokemon Sun and Moon – lots of Pokemon started getting particularly eyebrow-raising descriptions. For example, if Drifloon’s body were to burst, its soul would spill out with a screaming sound. We definitely didn’t need to know that!
More: Game Freak, highlight, Pokemon Scarlet, Pokemon Violet, top
Switch set console record in 2023 for most game releases in a year
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Switch might be towards the end of its lifecycle, but that didn’t stop the platform for setting a console record in 2023 with the most game releases in a year.
In 2023, 2,360 titles came out for the platform. Again, this is the most ever for a console in a single year. Circana’s Anthony Silva provided the noteworthy tidbit.
Shinorubi gameplay
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
For those interested in seeing what Shinorubi has to offer, we’ve got gameplay for you. The shoot ’em up title made its initial debut on Switch this week.
Check out additional information in the following overview:
More: Last Boss 88, Red Art Games, Shinorubi
Japan’s best-selling games of 2023, hardware rankings
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New data from Famitsu has provided a listing of the best-selling games in Japan for 2023 plus hardware rankings.
In terms of software, it was a clean sweep for Switch with all ten games coming from that platform. Nintendo had three million sellers with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Pikmin 4.
Below are the full results:
New Splatfest for Splatoon 3 asks how you spend your holidays
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December 22: A new Splatfest is starting soon for Splatoon 3, with an event planned based around the holidays. The theme asks how you spend it. Do you spend time with friends, family, or by yourself?
You’ll be able to give input when the Splatest is held on January 13, 2024. However, players will be able to pick their team earlier on January 5. Note that you’ll be able to get involved at any point – even after the Splatfest begins – so choosing right away isn’t mandatory.
More: Splatoon 3, top
Outer Wilds update out now on Switch, patch notes
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Outer Wilds players on Switch can now access a new update.
The patch contains a number of enhancements in various areas. There are improvements to the visuals, gameplay, and stability. Some fixes are implemented as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
Famitsu software sales (12/18/23 – 12/31/23) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
December 18 – December 24
1. [NSW] Super Mario Bros. Wonder – 156,304 / 1,483,967
2. [NSW] Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru! – 102,624 / 705,685
3. [NSW] Pikmin 4 – 60,982 / 1,101,420
4. [NSW] Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince – 38,460 / 471,902
5. [PS5] Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – 32,255 / 145,748
6. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 29,468 / 5,614,614
7. [NSW] Minecraft – 27,752 / 3,383,502
8. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 27,290 / 5,389,560
9. [NSW] WarioWare: Move It – 26,673 / 131,080
10. [NSW] Pokemon Scarlet / Violet – 24,433 / 5,235,117
Unicorn Overlord “Josef’s Guide to Exploration” trailer
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Atlus and Vanillaware have gone live with a new Unicorn Overlord “Josef’s Guide to Exploration” trailer. In the video, former-Holy Knight Josef provides an in-depth guide on overworld exploration.
For those that need a refresher on the tactical RPG, check out the following overview:
More: Atlus, Unicorn Overlord, Vanillaware
Nintendo Switch Online adds Pokemon Scarlet / Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero icons
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December 7: Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet will be wrapping up The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC next week, and to celebrate, fans can get their hands on new Nintendo Switch Online icons.
Characters, backgrounds, and frames are up for grabs. You can nab character icons for 10 My Nintendo Platinum Points each. The backgrounds and frames go for 5 Platinum Points each. All icons you redeem now are yours to keep forever – even if your Nintendo Switch Online subscription expires.
