Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield become the first Pokemon games since Gold and Silver to sell over 20 million copies
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As revealed today by Nintendo’s financial results, Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield have sold over 20 million units. In doing so, they’ve become the first entries since Pokemon Gold and Pokemon Silver to reach that mark. Sword and Shield have currently sold 23.73 million copies.
Sword and Shield should eventually overtake Gold and Silver as the second best-selling Pokemon games of all time. Red/Blue/Green would be more difficult to surpass as those titles have collectively sold 31.38 million copies.
Here’s a look at the Pokemon series sales for all mainline titles:
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – “Mom’s Surprise” and “Cat Prints” commercials
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Nintendo has shared a new “Mom’s Surprise” and “Cat Prints” commercials for Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury. View the adverts below.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is due out for Switch on February 12.
Switch sweepstakes promotion and Nintendo-themed toys to be offered by Burger King restaurants in North America
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo has announced a new partnership with Burger King in the United States.
Starting today, participating locations across the United States, Canada, and Latin America will contain one of six toys inspired by Switch games in King Jr Meals. Those in the U.S. will also have a chance to win a Switch Prize Pack by purchasing a Super Mario Meal on the BK Mobile App or online at BK.com between February 8 and February 22.
Here’s today’s full announcement with all of the relevant details:
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Pokemon Sword/Shield now featuring Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Orbeetle, and more in Max Raid Battle event
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest Max Raid Battle event has gone live in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
The Fighting-type Pokemon Machamp, Lucario, and Falinks are more likely to appear. The same goes for the Psychic-type Pokemon Gothitelle, Reuniclus, and Orbeetle. If you’re lucky enough, you may encounter Gigantamax Machamp or Gigantamax Orbeetle.
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Cris Tales now launching in July, new trailer
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
We have an update on Cris Tales, the upcoming RPG for Switch. The game will now launch in July, Modus Games, Dreams Uncorporated, and SYCK announced today.
Cris Tales was originally planned for last November. It was then delayed to early 2021.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, combined with original Wii U game, now the best-selling entry in the series
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Mario Kart 8 on Wii U combined with the enhanced Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch are collectively the series’ best-selling entry ever. The game’s total sales now come in at 41.86 million units, surpassing the 37.38 total of Mario Kart Wii.
Mario Kart 8 originally moved 8.45 million on Wii U. The Deluxe version for Switch is currently at 33.41 million. It’s likely just a matter of time until Mario Kart 8 Deluxe surpasses the Wii title on its own.
Here’s a look at the sales of every Mario Kart title:
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UK software sales – January 31, 2021
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Update (2/1): Post updated with the top 40.
Original (1/31): This week’s UK software sales are as follows:
Nintendo says it isn’t planning on announcing a new Switch model anytime soon
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Rumors of an upgraded Switch model continue to persist, but a reveal doesn’t appear to be on the horizon. During a financial call for Nintendo’s latest financial results today, president Shuntaro Furukawa said the company isn’t planning on making an announcement anytime soon. Furukawa pointed to the upcoming Mario edition Switch and Monster Hunter bundle as something Nintendo is currently focusing on.
An announcement may not be imminent, but the door isn’t necessarily closed on 2021 entirely. Bloomberg reporter Takashi Mochizuki pointed out how Furukawa said last year that Nintendo wasn’t planning on a releasing a new model in 2020 whereas today’s statement simply said “anytime soon.”
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia update out now (version 1.1.5), patch notes
Posted on 4 years ago by Ervin in News, Switch | 0 comments
Happinet and Matrix Software have rolled out a new update for Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia. Check out the patch notes below.
Pikmin 3 Deluxe is the best-selling Pikmin game ever
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Last month, we found out that Pikmin 3 Deluxe had become the best-selling Pikmin game in Japan. That now goes for the series overall.
As we reported a short while ago, total sales for Pikmin 3 Deluxe worldwide stand at 1.91 million copies. It is now the best-selling Pikmin game as a result. The original Pikmin on GameCube previously held the record.
