March 2018 NPD: Neon Switch the best-selling hardware item of the month and 2018 thus far
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We have one final tidbit from this month’s NPD, and this time we have some news regarding hardware sales.
NPD analyst Mat Piscatella confirms that the Switch 32GB with neon red/blue Joy-Con is the best-selling hardware item of March in the United States. Moreover, it’s the top-performing hardware release in 2018 thus far.
The latest NPD report also had encouraging news for software sales, as it was revealed that Kirby Star Allies has the franchise’s best debut ever in the US.
March 2018 NPD: Kirby Star Allies has best debut month of sales in franchise history
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Kirby Star Allies landed fourth in its first month on the NPD chart. There’s much more to the game’s placement, however.
Based on the latest data from NPD, Kirby Star Allies had the strongest debut month of sales in the U.S. in the history of the franchise. It experienced a 90 percent better debut month than Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland, which was the previous record holder.
Specific sales data for Kirby Star Allies has not been provided by the NPD or Nintendo.
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March 2018 NPD: Best-selling games on Switch, 3DS, through 2018, last twelve 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 March, we also have a list of the games that have sold the best through 2018 and over the past twelve months. Continue on below for the full results.
March 2018 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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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 March 2018. The results can be found below.
Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core Plus R confirmed for western release on Switch
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Arc System Works revealed at the Nexon Developers Conference 2018 today that Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core Plus R is heading to Switch. Fortunately, the company has quickly followed up with an announcement for the west.
Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core Plus R marks the first time that the series will be appearing on Switch. It originally released in arcades as Guilty Gear XX: Accent Core, and has become a fan favorite after undergoing a tuneup to optimize each characters’ individual concept.
Wolfenstein II launches June 29 for Switch
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Wolfenstein II has finally secured a release date on Switch. The shooter will arrive for the console on June 29, Bethesda announced today.
View a new trailer for Wolfenstein II on Switch below.
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Shining Resonance Refrain out on July 10, new characters trailer
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Shining Resonance Refrain has been dated. The RPG will arrive in both North America and Europe on July 10, the company announced today.
Fans will be able to purchase the Draconic Launch Edition. This includes the game in a collectible metal slipcase, featuring character artwork of Excella, Sonia, and Kirika.
Accompanying today’s release date news, we have a trailer focusing on the characters of Shining Resonance Refrain below.
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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R coming to Switch
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Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R has been announced for Nintendo Switch at the Nexon Developers Conference 2018 by Arc Systems Works. The game is currently on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC, and PS Vita.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 version 1.4.0 launching this week with new Rare Blades
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Nintendo and Monolith Soft have pulled back the curtain on two brand new Rare Blades for Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Both will be added to the game with version 1.4.0, arriving this week worldwide.
First up is Poppi Buster, designed by Masatsugu Saito. The Rare Blade Telos: RE by CHOCO will be introduced at the same time. Originally, Telos appeared in Xenosaga.
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Splatoon 2 version 3.0.0 launching tomorrow with Camp Triggerfish, full patch notes
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Splatoon 2’s next big update is almost here. Version 3.0.0 will launch tomorrow alongside the Camp Triggerfish stage, Nintendo has announced.
The new update introduces X Rank, new gear, new music, and tons of changes. You can find the full patch notes below.