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Switch’s Astral Chain is the only new release to make The NPD Group’s top 10 in August

The NPD Group’s list of the best-selling games in August is full of names that came out in July or earlier. Heck, Grand Theft Auto V from freaking 2013 was the No. 3 best-selling game of the month. But it wasn’t all bad news for new releases, especially for Astral Chain.

The Nintendo Switch exclusive placed 10th on the list. Compared to games like Madden, Minecraft, and Grand Theft Auto V, Astral Chain is at a disadvantage. It is only available on a single platform. The NPD Group also did not track digital sales for Astral Chain.

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