August 2019 NPD: Switch was the best-selling hardware platform of the month, still the best-selling platform of the year
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As has been the case for the past few months, Switch again led the pack for gaming hardware sales in the United States for August 2019. It was the best-selling hardware platform and is still the best-selling platform of the year.
Year-to-date dollar sales of tracked video game software have increased 1 percent to $3.1 billion, and it’s thanks to Switch that there has been growth. While year-to-date hardware spending has decreased by 21 percent year-over-year to $1.6 billion, Switch is the only platform with sales gains both in August as well as year to date.
August 2019 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, 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 and 3DS specifically for the month of August, 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.
August 2019 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S. – Astral Chain in the top ten
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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 August 2019. The results can be found below, which includes Astral Chain in the top ten despite launching at the end of the month.
Shakedown: Hawaii out for 3DS on September 19, Switch physical version on the way
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Shakedown: Hawaii has been available on Switch for a few months now, so it’d be easy to forget that a 3DS version is also happening. Vblank Entertainment provided an update on that version today, confirming that the game will be available for the handheld-only device starting September 19. Pricing is set at $14.99 / €14.99 / £13.49.
Here’s a trailer for the game, showcasing the latest update.
Vblank Entertainment also said today that a Switch physical version is on the way.
Source: Vblank Entertainment PR
Fire Emblem: Three Houses update modifies character support conversation
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses was given a pretty significant update this week. It added a new difficulty mode, changed the male actor for male Byleth, and more.
Fans have also picked up on a more subtle change included in this week’s update. As it turns out, Nintendo changed up one of the support conversations a bit. If you don’t mind being spoiled at all, you can find a comparison of how it’s changed below.
Super Nintendo World opening with two rides, wristband revealed that connects with console, more
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Universal Parks & Resorts chairman and CEO Tom Williams has revealed new details about Super Nintendo World.
Speaking with Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Jessica Jean Reif Cohen, Williams confirmed that the first park in Japan is set to open next spring. Mario Kart and Yoshi rides will be featured in the first phase. There are other aspects to the park, including Peach’s Castle, restaurants, merchandise, and more.
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Nintendo Minute – “The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Secrets of the Heart-Shaped Chamber Dungeon”
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The latest episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In the new video, Kit and Krysta show off the Chamber Dungeon feature in Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Check out the full episode below.
Harvest Moon: Mad Dash launches October 29
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Harvest Moon: Mad Dash, which was known to be arriving on Switch sometime this fall, has secured a release date. Natsume announced today that the game will be available on October 29.
Those who pre-order Harvest Moon: Mad Dash at GameStop will receive an exclusive squishy sheep keychain as a gift with purchase.
In case you missed it, we have the first trailer for Harvest Moon: Mad Dash here.
Source: Natsume PR
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EDGE #337 review scores
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This month’s EDGE review scores are as follows:
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BurgerTime Party! due out on October 8 in the west
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Following yesterday’s announcement for Japan, XSEED Games and Marvelous announced today that BurgerTime Party! will be available in North America and Europe starting October 8.
Here’s an overview of BurgerTime Party!, along with a trailer:
