Limited Run Games today unveiled details about plans for the physical version of El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron HD Remaster on Switch in the west.
In addition to a standard copy, a Deluxe Edition will be available. The Deluxe Edition includes a soundtrack, poster and Nephilim enamel pin.
The GDC 2024 State of the Game Industry report was published today ahead of next month’s event, and it brings along a little bit of Switch successor news.
Over 3,000 game developers were asked about their work and the industry for the report. With one question, we get to hear about which platform(s) they’re developing their current project for. 8 percent said that their game is for Switch’s successor. 18 percent said they’re working with Switch. Note that multiple options are allowed to be checked.
New details have been shared about the Sea of Stars physical release. A standard version will be available alongside a special iam8Bit Exclusive Edition – not to mention a vinyl as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
Eastward will be made available as Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Europe, it’s been announced.
The game can be accessed with a subscription starting today. Like other trials, you do not need a subscription to the Expansion Pack tier. Also, all progress can transfer to the full version.
New Circana data reveals the best-selling Switch games of 2023 in the United States.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder were Nintendo’s biggest releases of the year, so it’s no surprise that they land at #1 and #2 respectively. Hogwarts Legacy and Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope are the only titles published by third-party at #5 and #15 respectively. Hogwarts Legacy was actually 2023’s best-selling game in the U.S. market overall (all platforms) in dollar sales, which is the first time since 2008 that a non-Call of Duty or Rockstar developed title ranked first.
Here’s the full list of best-selling Switch games of 2023 in the U.S.:
Another round of details are here for Unicorn Overlord with Atlus and Vanillaware going over more characters, classes, combat systems, and other elements. Fans can find a breakdown of class compatibility, details on promotions, and a look at special items.
Here’s the full rundown:
Tying in with the launch of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Ubisoft has readied a day one version 1.0.1 update.
The update includes some balancing, an improved guided Mode experience, refreshed audio mix, and UI polish. Of course, there are bug fixes as well.
Here’s the full rundown:
Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of December 2023.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder did quite well, moving to #2 after being at #5 previously. Mario Kart 8, Super Mario RPG, and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are other Switch titles that made the top twenty.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for December 2023:
It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 18, 2024. The latest releases include Another Code: Recollection, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
