Cutting the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster in half
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At the time of writing, we’re kind of in a dull spot for the Super Smash Bros. series. Ultimate’s DLC ended several years ago, cementing that title as the franchise’s definitive entry. We’re left wondering – what’s next for Smash? An enhanced port that retains all of the characters plus a few new ones, or a complete reboot with fewer characters? No one knows what’s next, but just for the fun of it, we’re going to speculate on which characters are most likely to stay or leave for Smash’s next entry.
Best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2024
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Circana has released a listing of the top ten best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of June 2024.
In terms of new releases, there are a couple of things to mention there. Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance debuts at #4 while Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD comes in at #8. Remember that, as always, Nintendo doesn’t report digital data which may lead to lower rankings.
Here’s a look at the complete list of best-selling games in the U.S. for June 2024:
Nintendo release schedule – August 2024
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Nintendo updated its release schedule for its August 2024 financial results, which covers the full fiscal year. The company is highlighting what’s on the horizon for Switch.
As of now Nintendo has outlined what it recently shared in its Nintendo Direct presentation a couple of months ago. The big one is that Metroid Prime 4 has moved from “TBA” to 2025, which was confirmed as part of the new trailer.
Here’s the complete schedule:
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Nintendo million sellers – August 2024 – Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD make the list
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Thanks to Nintendo’s latest financial results, we have an updated list of million sellers on Switch. This is based on data through June 30, 2024.
A couple of new games appear on the list as part of Nintendo’s latest financial results. Both Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD have surpassed the million seller mark.
Here is the full lineup of Nintendo million sellers on Switch for August 2024:
Nintendo financial results – August 2024 – Switch at 143.42 million units
Posted on 1 day ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Nintendo’s financial results report for August 2024 is now available. The period covers the first quarter of the financial year, which provides the latest news about Switch sales and overall company performance.
Below are the full highlights:
Japan’s top 20 downloads on the Switch eShop for July 2024
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Nintendo shared new data today revealing the top 20 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for July 2024.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition was a new release for the Big N, and it managed to crack the top five. However, the big winner of the month was Konami – Powerful Pro Baseball 2024-2025 was the overall top seller.
The full lineup of Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for July 2024 is as follows:
Tetris 99 announces 42nd Maximus Cup with Splatoon 3: Side Order theme
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Nintendo isn’t slowing down with special Tetris 99 events, and today announced the 42nd Maximus Cup featuring Splatoon 3: Side Order.
Those that have access to Nintendo Switch Online can play in the event. Simply partake in the online mode while the event is active and you’ll earn points for every match. Note that points are determined based on where you finish. After hitting 100 points, the Splatoon 3: Side Order theme will be yours. The design features background art, music, and Tetrimino designs inspired by the game’s DLC.
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team joining Switch Online
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Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team has been announced as the latest addition to Nintendo Switch Online. The game will be available starting August 9, 2024.
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team was originally made for the Game Boy Advance. If you’re a member of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack tier, you’ll be able to gain access next week.
Here’s some information about the game:
The Jackbox Naughty Pack announced for Switch
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Jackbox Games made it official today that it’s putting The Jackbox Naughty Pack on Switch. We don’t have a specific date yet, but it’s on track for September.
The Jackbox Naughty Pack is taking the popular Jackbox Party Pack series in a different direction. Three games are included (Fakin’ It All Night Long, Dirty Drawful, and Let Me Finish) and they’re all intended for an adult audience. Each one supports 3-8 players.
All of the proper details can be found in the following overview:
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Civilization VII Gameplay Showcase and more announced
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Civilization VII was unveiled without gameplay a couple of months ago, but that’s about to change with an upcoming showcase. The event will take place on August 20, 2024.
First up, during Gamescom: Opening Night Live, the first footage will be shown. This will be happening sometime during the event at 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET / 7 PM in the UK.
