Xbox One beats Nintendo Switch by “just a handful of consoles” on Black Friday in the UK

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As the holiday season approaches, families are looking for ways to spend more time together – shared experiences that create long-lasting memories. This Black Friday, Nintendo offered a bundle includes a Nintendo Switch system and a download code for the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe game, at a suggested retail price of only $299.99. This attractive … Continue reading Xbox One beats Nintendo Switch by “just a handful of consoles” on Black Friday in the UK

NPD: “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of October”

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The NPD Group has revealed that Nintendo Switch managed to outsell Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in October 2019. “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of October and remains the best-selling platform of 2019,” NPD analyst Mat Piscatella said. “Year-to-date hardware spending has declined 23% versus a year ago, to $2.1 billion. Nintendo … Continue reading NPD: “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of October”

NPD: Nintendo Switch outsold Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in September 2019

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The NPD Group has revealed that Nintendo Switch managed to outsell Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in September 2019. “Nintendo Switch was again the best-selling hardware platform of September and remains the best-selling platform of 2019,” NPD analyst Mat Piscatella said. “Hardware spending in September 2019 fell 22 percent when compared to a year ago, … Continue reading NPD: Nintendo Switch outsold Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in September 2019

Nintendo agrees to require games with paid loot boxes to include the chances of winning randomized in-game items from them

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The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced that Nintendo is among the three major console manufacturers that have agreed to require games with paid loot boxes to include the chances of winning randomized in-game items from them. “I’m pleased to announce this morning that Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony have indicated to ESA a commitment to … Continue reading Nintendo agrees to require games with paid loot boxes to include the chances of winning randomized in-game items from them

Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope says Nintendo was “surprised” by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reaction

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During its Nintendo Direct presentation at E3 2019, Nintendo revealed new paid downloadable fighters coming to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game, including Banjo-Kazooie for this fall. In a recent interview, Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope explained how Nintendo was "surprised" by the reaction to the iconic duo's addition to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: “They were … Continue reading Banjo-Kazooie composer Grant Kirkhope says Nintendo was “surprised” by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate reaction

Rare explains partnership with Nintendo in bringing Banjo-Kazooie to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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During its Nintendo Direct presentation at E3 2019, Nintendo revealed two new paid downloadable fighters coming to the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game: Hero from the DRAGON QUEST series to be available this summer, and Banjo-Kazooie for this fall. In a recent news article, Banjo-Kazooie developer Rare went into the process of bringing the iconic … Continue reading Rare explains partnership with Nintendo in bringing Banjo-Kazooie to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

NPD: Nintendo Switch is the only platform showing year-on-year growth

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The NPD Group has revealed which games were top sellers in the U.S. for June 2019, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu, Let’s Go Eevee, Pokémon Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Detective Pikachu and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. The full results in each relevant category are as follows: Software The best-selling games of June 2019 in the U.S. … Continue reading NPD: Nintendo Switch is the only platform showing year-on-year growth

Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft say China tariffs will cause price hike for consoles

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Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft say China tariffs will cause price hike for consoles "Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo have written a joint letter to oppose proposed tariffs from the Trump administration. Tariffs on video game consoles are currently set to increase by 25%. 96% of video game consoles imported to the US were from China." Source: … Continue reading Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft say China tariffs will cause price hike for consoles