New sales data is in from the UK for the month of January 2020.
As far as physical software sales go, Nintendo was the biggest publisher of the month. The company’s sales saw a 21 percent share of the market. Switch accounted for 16.3 percent of tracked game sales for the month, though that’s not included Nintendo’s first-party games from digital. When only looking at physical sales, Switch titles were at 31 percent.
Even though there were shortages of Nintendo hardware, Switch was the most successful family of consoles regarding both revenue and units. Switch Lite was the most successful individual console SKU over the course of the month.
Here’s a look at the best-selling games of January:
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection – $29.99 (available February 25)
Rune Factory 4 Special – $39.99 (available February 25)
Samurai Shodown – $49.99 (available February 25)
Two Point Hospital – $39.99 (available February 25)
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] – $39.99
Season 2 is now live for Fortnite Chapter 2, bringing the latest experiences to the game.
As part of a new spy theme, players can be on either the Ghost or Shadow side. You’ll be completing missions to “earn a battle pass variant” for each of the new characters. By completing the Challenge Table missions and other in-game requirements, you’ll receive 1,500 VBucks back.
Nintendo is gearing up for its latest Nintendo Direct, this time focusing entirely on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The 25-minute presentation will cover the Switch game in detail.
You can watch the Nintendo Direct as it happens below, which is set to start at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM in the UK / 3 PM in Europe. We’ll report back with any notable news during and after the broadcast ends.
The puzzle game Inbento is planned for Switch, 7Levels and Afterurn Games have announced. The game’s release is set for March 12 on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Inbento, along with a trailer:
Developer Metamorphosis Games and publisher Sold Out announced today that their 2D steampunk platformer Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is coming to Nintendo Switch. It’ll be released sometime this year. Here’s an overview of the game:
Inspired by 16 and 32-bit classics, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder fuses tight 2D platforming and exhilarating combat with an engrossing, twist-laden narrative in a stunningly handcrafted steampunk world.
Join Aletheia and a vibrant cast of characters as they find themselves embroiled in a race to discover the secrets of the massive, steam-powered city of Canaan, the last bastion of mankind. Unravel centuries-old conspiracies, battle hosts of monstrous automata and thwart the twisted schemes of the city’s corrupt overseers, the Comitium, as you fight for mankind’s survival and discover the dark truth of the Steam City’s origin.
Key Features:
● Mesmerizing Art – Traverse a vast and stunningly handcrafted steampunk world, from the thriving city streets of Irkalla to the sprawling Scrap Sea, all embellished with spectacular animations and gorgeous backdrops.
● Nuanced Combat System – Unleash Aletheia’s inner power, grow stronger, and engage in deep and varied combat, mastering a range of melee combos and ranged revolver attacks in uncompromising action.
● Riveting Narrative – Encounter a vibrant cast of characters and explore Canaan’s districts in an intertwining narrative filled with conspiracy-laden intrigue, NPCs, optional side quests, and choice-driven dialogue.
● Grow Your Skills – Gain experience and craft new abilities to tap into the mysterious power dwelling within Aletheia as you discover new areas, smash through secret paths and take on the Steam City’s toughest enemies.
● Shape Your Fate – Make decisions that will shape the fates of Aletheia and other characters you’ll meet along your journey.
Developer Ape Tribe Games and publisher Sold Out announced today that their cyberpunk stealth-action RPG Disjunction is coming to Nintendo Switch this Summer. Here’s an overview of the game, followed by the game’s original reveal trailer:
Set in the dystopian underworld of a near-futuristic New York City, Disjunction is a deeply atmospheric, cyberpunk, single-player stealth-action RPG that follows the intertwined narratives of three characters as they unravel a mystery that will change the fate of their city. A classic RPG featuring hardcore stealth-action mechanics and a reactive story where your choices have real consequences, Disjunction gives players the freedom to take the gameplay approach that suits their playstyle: blasting through levels in brutal fast-paced combat, or sneaking around encounters to avoid confrontation.
KEY FEATURES:
- Challenging stealth-action gameplay that lets you play the way that suits your style, whether it’s sneaking through levels or attacking head-on.
- 30+ handcrafted non-linear levels.
- 3 playable characters, each with individual abilities, cybernetic upgrades and talents to customise your playstyle.
- A reactive story where the player’s choices have real consequences.
- Stylized pixel art environments and characters.
- Atmospheric musical score by composer Dan Farley
Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition finally launches today on Nintendo Switch. Youtube channel Direct-Feed Games uploaded 15 minutes of footage from the final version:
Koei Tecmo released a new patch for Warriors Orochi 4 Ultimate today. Version 1.0.13 has the following changes:
- Added an option to change the UI of the officer selection screen.
- Added an option to change party members and weapons during online co-op.
- Added Attribute Elements to some Legendary Weapons.
- Added costumes for Zhou Yu, Oichi, and Da Ji.
(Limited to the users who have obtained the Bonus Costume for Gaia.) - Fixed other issues.
