January 2022 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch
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Another round of data is in from this month’s NPD report. This time around, we have a look at the best-sellers on Switch specifically in the U.S. for the month of January 2022. Continue on below for the full results.
January 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 January 2022. The results can be found below.
Video: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster DLC graphics comparison
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GameXplain has put together a new comparison video for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s Booster Course Pass DLC.
Yesterday, Nintendo announced that it’s revisiting the racer over five years after its original release with new courses. 48 will be made in total spread across six waves.
More: comparison, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Famitsu software sales (1/31/22 – 2/6/22) – Top 30
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This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
1. [NSW] Pokemon Legends: Arceus – 359,064 / 1,783,721
2. [PS4] Dying Light 2 – 24,160 / NEW
3. [NSW] Mario Party Superstars – 17,503 / 850,695
4. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 13,908 / 4,414,111
5. [NSW] Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 13,448 / 4,753,245
6. [PS5] Dying Light 2 – 12,891 / NEW
7. [NSW] Pokemon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 11,661 / 2,494,763
8. [NSW] Minecraft – 9,090 / 2,505,168
9. [NSW] Animal Crossing: New Horizon – 8,586 / 7,175,552
10. [NSW] Ring Fit Adventure – 7,286 / 3,067,125
Yomawari 3 introduces its various locations
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Nippon Ichi Software has shared the latest details and screenshots for Yomawari 3 covering its various locations. The company has introduced the school, shopping district, ship, and graveyard.
Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Gematsu:
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Switch hack seller Gary Bowser sentenced to 40 months in prison
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Last April, we reported on a lawsuit Nintendo of America filed a lawsuit against Gary Bowser, an apparent leader of hacking group Team Xecuter. The company felt that Bowser infringed on the company’s copyright in creating and selling hacks, and had been pursuing two trafficking counts and one copyright violation.
A final decision has now been reached. Bowser, who was arrested in 2020, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has confirmed. This is on top of a $10 million fine he had previously agreed to pay for selling hacks.
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Pokemon Sword and Shield hosting Max Raid Battle event with Milcery
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Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield are now hosting a new Max Raid Battle event focused around Milcery.
During the event, players will be able to encounter Milcery in Max Raid Battles that can evolve into Alcremie capable of Gigantamaxing. Those that defeat them may receive any of the seven types of sweets, including the rare Star Sweet and Ribbon Sweet.
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Chocobo GP details Season feature, Squall confirmed
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Square Enix shared more information about Chocobo GP’s Season feature today as well as confirmation that all players will be able to obtain Squall.
Here’s the rundown from Square Enix:
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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reveals details about nations and characters
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Nintendo has shared more information about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, specifically when it comes to the RPG’s nations and characters.
The game takes place in the world of Aionios, and features the hostile nations Keves and Agnus. Keves is where mechanical technology was developed and has armies that are largely comprised of combat vehicles. They use units of small, mobile weapons operated by soldiers. As for Agnus, it’s a nation based in the magical technology known as ether, which extends to combat as well. They use small, mobile, autonomous weapons featuring ether technology in battle.
Confirmed characters for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 include Noah, Lanz, Eunie, Mio, Taion, and Sena. Read more about them below, and check out art of them here.
More: Monolith Soft, top, Xenoblade Chronicles 3
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 getting Dusk Diver 2 guest boss fight
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Inti Creates announced today that Yang Yumo from Dusk Diver 2 is joining Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 as a guest boss fight. It will be available on February 24, 2022, just in time for Dusk Diver 2’s release date.
It’s also been announced that the previously announced guest boss DLC, Kohaku Otori from COGEN: Sword of Rewind, is out on Switch today.
