July 2020 NPD: Switch continues its run as best-selling console in the U.S.
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NPD Group has provided the latest update pertaining to gaming hardware sales in the United States. As we’ve seen for quite some time now, Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of July and 2020 overall. That goes for both unit and dollar sales.
Overall hardware spending across the industry decreased 2 percent last month when compared to a year ago to $166 million. However, year-to-date spending has gone up 22 percent compared to a year ago to $1.8 billion.
July 2020 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 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 specifically for the month of July 2020, 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.
July 2020 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S. – Paper Mario at #3
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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 July 2020, which includes Paper Mario: The Origami King debuting at #3. The results can be found below.
Nintendo Download – August 13, 2020 (Europe) – Faeria, Volta-X, more
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Nintendo Download – August 13, 2020 (North America) – Bite the Bullet, Faeria, more
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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Collar X Malice: Unlimited – $49.99
My Universe: My Baby – $29.99 (available August 18)
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Nintendo is “masterful”, has “strongest first party pedigree”
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Usually when Xbox boss Phil Spencer is asked about Nintendo, the executive only has positive things to say. Spencer again had high praise while speaking about the company during the Animal Talking show, which is hosted by Hollywood screenwriter and former games journalist Gary Whitta.
Spencer said:
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Star Fox dev recalls working on the game while Miyamoto smoked in the office
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Netflix has a new video game documentary coming out next week. In the final episode, there’s talk about the relationship between Nintendo and Argonaut Software and the making of Star Fox on the SNES. Dylan Cuthbert and Giles Goddard, two developers who worked on the game, spoke about the development experience.
According to Goddard, the Big N “never had anybody outside Nintendo working in the building. They actually made a separate office for us in one room on our own, basically segregated out.”
We also have some interesting words from Cuthbert, who said that famous developer Shigeru Miyamoto was only allowed to smoke in the area that Star Fox was being developed. Cuthbert noted during the episode:
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Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster trailer reveals return of Dante from Devil May Cry
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Dante from Devil May Cry will be returning in Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster via DLC, Atlus has revealed. The character will be offered through the “Maniax Pack” at launch in Japan on October 29. Pricing is set at 980 yen.
Here’s a trailer featuring Dante:
[Nintendo Everything Podcast] – episode #92 – Switch’s momentum, game dev darkness, Cold Steel appeal (feat. Barry Carenza)
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This week on Nintendo Everything Podcast, special guest Barry (Goodman?) is back to chat with Oni Dino and Galen in this extra-long, bonus episode! Nintendo Switch is at 62 million units sold, but will they keep the momentum with the PS5 and Xbox Series X coming soon? What will happen to third-party support moving forward and how should Nintendo prepare for it? In the Adventure Log, Barry elaborates on the appeal of the Legend of Heroes series and the Trails of Cold Steel sub-series and why the third entry is a good jumping-in point, and Galen tries out shell-swapping his Switch Pro Controller. In the news, Pikmin 3 Deluxe was announced, bringing up the topic of full-priced Wii U ports; Blizzard employees rally for fair pay and better working conditions; and Aeon Must Die has serious allegations against it from the original devs.
It’s a big episode—check out links and timestamps below and come hang out.
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Paper Mario: The Origami King dev on decision to feature stationery bosses, timer mechanic
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Paper Mario: The Origami King has a number of bosses known as “Legion of Stationery”. These enemies come in the form of pencils, sticky tape, and more.
German outlet PCGames recently asked producer Kensuke Tanabe about the decision to have these bosses be regular objects instead of “normal” bad guys. Regarding that, Tanabe mentioned:
