Metroid Dread is one of the best games you can get for Nintendo Switch.
Metroid Dread is one of the best games you can get for Nintendo Switch.
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NPD: Metroid Dread has franchise’s best U.S. launch month

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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Metroid Dread had the franchise’s best U.S. launch month sales ever, according to the industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. The game debuted October 8 for Nintendo Switch and was the subject of much anticipation and positive buzz.

The MercurySteam-developed adventure beat out the series’ previous best debut month effort, 2002’s Metroid Prime, by a factor of almost double. And The NPD Group doesn’t even track digital sales for Nintendo’s game — which is important because digital sales were not an option on GameCube.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.