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Animal Crossing is a generation-defining hit for Nintendo.

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U.S. console sales just had the best January in more than a generation

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
February 12, 2021
1 min

Gamers in the United States spent a lot of money on hardware last month, according to industry-tracking firm The NPD Group. “Sales of video...

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Ubisoft: We’re reaping ‘benefits of Nintendo Switch’s huge success’

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
February 9, 2021
1 min

Nintendo’s massive Switch sales are translating into gains for other companies. Ubisoft emphasized that its support for the hybrid home/handheld console is directly contributing...

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With burning-hot Switch sales, does Nintendo need a Super Switch?

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
February 2, 2021
3 min

Nintendo has shipped 80 million Switch systems. That pushes the console past the 3DS in terms of total sales. At its current pace, the...

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World of Tanks Blitz plays at 30 frames per second and 720p on the Switch handheld and 1080p on the TV.

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NPD 2020: Nintendo Switch was No. 1 hardware, PlayStation 5 was No. 2

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
January 15, 2021
1 min

The Nintendo Switch dominated hardware sales in the United States throughout 2020. It easily outsold its last-gen competition in the Xbox One and PlayStation...

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Nintendo reveals new Switch with red and blue Mario colors

Posted byby Jeff Grubb
January 12, 2021
1 min

Nintendo is launching a special edition of its Switch console to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. The publisher revealed the red...