Nintendo has put out a statement regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a black man who was already handcuffed, passed away last week after a white Minnesota police officer held his knee against Floyd’s neck for nearly nine minutes.
Understandably, there’s been a lot of unrest since then. Many companies have come forward condemning the situation and have expressed solidarity with the Black community. Nintendo itself has now issued its own statement, which you can find below.
According to data collected by Golden Casino News, Nintendo sold 4.2 million Switch units in March, bringing the console’s lifetime sales up to 55.77 million thus far. Golden Casino News also reports that North America represents the largest portion of these sales at 20.61 million units sold as of May, compared to Europe’s 14.3 million units, and Japan’s 13.4 million.
Nintendo’s Switch software sales have also shared in this success, with the top five selling games being Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with 24.77 million, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate with 18.84 million, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at 17.41 million, Super Mario Odyssey at 17.41 million, and Pokemon Sword and Shield at 17.37 million.
Pokemon Rumble Rush is about a month out from its shutdown date. However, before things end, the mobile title will be updated to version 1.6.0.
The following additions and changes are in the pipeline:
Pine Studio today published a new trailer for The Academy, its puzzle-packed adventure game. Have a look at the video below.
The Academy will be having its initial launch this month, with the Switch version to follow sometime this summer.
Kairosoft today announced that Magazine Mogul will be its next game on Switch. The simulation title, which has players running a magazine company, is slated for June 11 worldwide.
Here’s some information about Magazine Mogul as well as a trailer:
The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters has received a console release date. Today, publisher Headup Games and developer Devespresso Games announced that the Korean survival-horror adventure title will release on June 19 via the eShop.
We have the following overview and trailer for The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters:
As Potata: Fairy Flower approaches its Switch release date, a new video for the puzzle-platformer has arrived. Check out a story trailer below.
Potata: Fairy Flower launches for Switch via the eShop on June 6.
Hamster continues to put out new games in the Arcade Archives series. This week, the company will be releasing Naughty Boy on Switch.
Naughty Boy first debuted in 1982. In the vertically scrolling game, players take on the role of a boy who throws rocks at monsters to take them down.
Arcade Archives Naughty Boy launches worldwide on June 4 for $7.99 / €6.99 / £6.29.
Source: Hamster PR
The previously-announced Cooking Tour for Mario Kart Tour is now up and running. It features the likes of Chef Mario and more.
Here’s a trailer:
A pair of summon events are now live in Dragalia Lost. Players can participate in the Light Focus Summon Showcase as well as the latest Platinum Showcase.
For Light Focus, Nintendo and Cygames are featuring Albert (Adventurer), Hildegarde (Adventurer), Cupid (Dragon), and other Light-attuned Adventurers and Dragons. The latest Platinum Showcase includes Albert (Adventurer), Hildegarde (Adventurer), and other Light-attuned Adventurers and Dragons.
Both of these events will last until June 12.
