Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is Europe’s best-selling physical game for the first half of 2021
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury was the best-selling physical game in Europe during the first half of 2021, new data from GfK reveals. It led the way in Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK. The game was also a top finisher in the other countries that were surveyed.
FIFA 21 was the second best-seller after Mario. In third was another Switch title: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Nintendo’s racer held nine top three finishes based on European countries surveyed.
We’ll also mention that Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto V sold well, as they had six and five top three finishes respectively.
World War Z Switch boxart, first screenshots
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It’s been quite some time since we last heard about the Switch version of World War Z. Saber Interactive announced the port in April 2020, and we it’s mostly been missing in action since.
Now, however, a new listing has appeared on Amazon. It not only gives us a look at the boxart, but also what looks to be first screenshots.
Here’s the full set:
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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout getting new “Gold Edition”
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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout, a team-based third-person shooter based on the classic franchise, first debuted on Switch last October. It’s now about to receive a new release at retail with a “Gold Edition”.
This new version appears to be largely the same as the original, but with some extra content. The full lineup of additions are as follows:
Valve on Switch and Steam Deck comparisons, says they were designed around differing philosophies
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Last week, Valve unveiled its new Steam Deck system. The device has drawn plenty of comparisons to Switch since it’s capable of playing big games on the go (with docking support as well) and in some ways reminds gamers of Nintendo’s console from a design standpoint.
Valve itself has now commented on those comparisons. Designer Greg Coomer is the first to weigh in, telling IGN that Switch a “great device,” but feels the company is targeting a different audience.
He said:
Switch OLED up for pre-order on Amazon Canada
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Update (7/24): This sold out for a bit on Amazon Canada but is now back up here.
Original (7/22): Amazon Canada has now opened pre-orders for the Switch OLED. Both versions are available: white and neon.
You can pre-order the Switch OLED on Amazon Canada here. The system releases on October 8.
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Maneater update out now on Switch (version 1.02), patch notes
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Maneater has been updated on Switch. A few days ago, Tripwire Interactive started distribution of version 1.02.
Below are the full patch notes, featuring bug fixes:
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Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 038 – Succubus
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Atlus has gone live with the latest demon showcase video for Shin Megami Tensei V. For today’s update, we have a closer look at Succubus.
Here’s the full video:
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UK sales for June 2021
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Thanks to GamesIndustry, we have new insight into the UK gaming market for June 2021.
Switch was the third best-selling console of the month, falling behind the PS5 and Xbox Series. However, sales of Nintendo’s system did see an increase in June compared with May. Switch is the second best-selling console in 2021 thus far overall – ahead of the Xbox Series, but the PS5 is on top.
Nintendo was the most successful publisher in June regarding physical games at retail. Mario Golf: Super Rush, a new release for the month, debuted at #6.
Here’s a look at the best sellers of June:
RiMS Racing – making of video #1 – “Realism”
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Nacon and RaceWard Studio have put out the first behind the scenes video in a four part series for RiMS Racing. The first part focuses on how the team captured the feeling of realism, and features creative director Marco Ponte, game designer Alessandro Carullo, executive producer Sergio Rocco, art director Mauro Ferrari, and lead game designer Fabio Respighi.
Here’s the full video:
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – “Nintendo Switch My Way” commercial
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Nintendo is back with its latest “Nintendo Switch My Way” commercial, this time featuring Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. Give it a look below.
