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Top 20 Best Selling Nintendo Games on Switch (as of February 2021)

Top 20 Best Selling Nintendo Games on Switch (as of February 2021)

During Nintendo's latest fiscal report earnings, in addition to the news that the Switch has now officially outsold the Nintendo 3DS [https://www.switchaboo.com/nintendo-switch-has-now-outsold-the-3ds/], the company has also revealed the 20 best selling Nintendo published games on Nintendo Switch. 1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 33.41

Nintendo Switch Has Now Outsold the 3DS

Nintendo Switch Has Now Outsold the 3DS

According to Nintendo's quarterly fiscal results [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2021/210201e.pdf], Nintendo have confirmed that the Switch has now officially outsold the 3DS at 79.89 million units. The next scalp for Nintendo to take is the Game Boy Advance which sold a

Luigi's Mansion Developer Next Level Games Acquired by Nintendo

Luigi's Mansion Developer Next Level Games Acquired by Nintendo

Despite Next Level Games almost exclusively developing games for Nintendo's hardware, Nintendo has officially acquired the company to be a first-party subsidiary. The Vancouver-based company has been behind such hits like Super Mario Strikers Charged, Punch-Out!! (Wii) and, more recently, Luigi's Mansion 3. The acquisition is

F-Zero GX Producer Says Would Be Open to Revisiting the Series

F-Zero GX Producer Says Would Be Open to Revisiting the Series

It's been over 16 years (17 outside of Japan) since the last F-Zero entry. Fans are desperate and despite the odd cameo and Captain Falcon regularly appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series. In a recent interview with Red Bull [https://www.redbull.com/fr-fr/yakuza-toshihiro-nagoshi-interview] from November

Video Game Historian Uncovers First Working WorkBoy in Over 25 Years

Video Game Historian Uncovers First Working WorkBoy in Over 25 Years

Nintendo's Game Boy was a popular piece of hardware to make accessories for. Whether it be the Game Boy Camera or the Handy Boy, there were many that were either made by Nintendo or from a third-party tech company and while some either saw mainstream success or horribly

Kanye West Wanted to Work With Nintendo on a Video Game

Kanye West Wanted to Work With Nintendo on a Video Game

We've learned a lot about Nintendo this year, especially considering how private the Japanese company has a history of being. In a recent episode of the charity podcast Talking Games With Reggie & Harold [https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/talking-games-with-reggie-and-harold] , the former president of Nintendo of

Nintendo Switch eShop is Currently Experiencing Network Errors

Nintendo Switch eShop is Currently Experiencing Network Errors

'Tis the season, right? Every year at Christmas time, the Nintendo Switch eShop seems to have network issues due to the high demand of new Switch owners and budding gamers looking to cash in their gifted eShop vouchers for Boxing Day sales. And considering the year that is 2020,

Wii U Owner Sends in System for Repair, Comes Back With Lost Wedding Ring

Wii U Owner Sends in System for Repair, Comes Back With Lost Wedding Ring

There's not much scarier than realising you've lost your wedding ring (expect maybe your partner finding out that you've lost your wedding ring). These were likely the fears that were going through the mind of Twitter user @san-nama and to make matters worse, they

Bravely Default II Final Demo Now Available to Download

Bravely Default II Final Demo Now Available to Download

Update: The Bravely Default II appears to only be available on the North American eShop at the moment. Leading up to the game's release on February 26, Nintendo has announced that the final demo for Bravely Default II is now available to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Switchaboo 2020 Game of the Year Awards

Game of the Year

Switchaboo 2020 Game of the Year Awards

It's that time of year again where we come together to celebrate the best and most notable game releases for the year. Our team has worked together to vote and come up with their favourite games of the year over 11 categories. We wanted this year's

December Nintendo Switch Online Games Announced

Nintendo Switch Online

December Nintendo Switch Online Games Announced

Nintendo seem to be a little hit and miss on updating the Nintendo Switch Online games but just now, they've announced what we can expect for this month: SNES * Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble * The Ignition Factor * Super Valis IV * Tuff Enuff NES

Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise - Switch Review

Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise - Switch Review

Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm and Exercise is the latest exergaming title to be published by Nintendo. It’s developed by Imagineer and is a fun fitness game which is accessible for all ages and fitness levels, though is more catered towards people who aren’t already fit but want to

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Switch Review

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Switch Review

With the long running Dynasty Warriors totalling nine mainline entries and an even greater number of spin-off entries, another title enters the fray. However this time, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity comes as something more distinct than a spinoff with a familiar coat of paint but rather, it acts as

Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Switch Review

Pikmin 3 Deluxe - Switch Review

The penultimate nail in the Wii U’s coffin has finally arrived, and it’s about time. Get ready for serene nature and adorable sentient carrots in Pikmin 3 Deluxe, complete with new features and content. This is probably the best Switch-enhanced Wii U port to have graced the hybrid

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase October 2020 Recap

Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase October 2020 Recap

Out of nowhere (which has been Nintendo’s MO recently), a Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase dropped. This is said to be the last one for the year but my word, it was a doozy. Here’s the full recap, courtesy of Nintendo Australia: > During the last Nintendo Direct

Kirby Fighters 2 - Switch Review

Kirby Fighters 2 - Switch Review

While most Kirby games have an emphasis on platforming with combat mixed in, Kirby Fighters 2 is a nice change of pace: nothing but combat. While the Kirby series has fallen to the wayside in recent years, this later entry breathes some new life into Nintendo’s sentient pink blob.

Famicom Fire Emblem Entry Coming to Switch; Translated to English for the First Time Ever

Famicom Fire Emblem Entry Coming to Switch; Translated to English for the First Time Ever

On the 30th anniversary of the original Fire Emblem Entry on Famicom, Nintendo will be re-releasing the game on the Nintendo Switch and for the first time ever, it will be fully localised for English audiences. This entry will be released as Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of

Microsoft Has Bought Bethesda Parent Company for $7.5Bil

Microsoft Has Bought Bethesda Parent Company for $7.5Bil

In a shock move, Bethesda parent company ZeniMax along with all of its subsidiaries, including Bethesda. For those who may be unfamiliar with the name, Bethesda have been the company behind iconic game franchises such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, Wolfenstein and more. In addition to Bethesda, the deal

Microsoft Has Bought Bethesda Parent Company for $7.5Bil

Microsoft Has Bought Bethesda Parent Company for $7.5Bil

In a shock move, Bethesda parent company ZeniMax along with all of its subsidiaries, including Bethesda. For those who may be unfamiliar with the name, Bethesda have been the company behind iconic game franchises such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, DOOM, Wolfenstein and more. In addition to Bethesda, the deal

Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Switch Review

Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Switch Review

This may well be the hardest game (or game collection, if you will) that I have ever had to review. It’s difficult to have a unique opinion about some of the most iconic 3D platformers in video game history, therefore I have decided to approach this a review purely

Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Switch Review

Super Mario 3D All-Stars - Switch Review

This may well be the hardest game (or game collection, if you will) that I have ever had to review. It’s difficult to have a unique opinion about some of the most iconic 3D platformers in video game history, therefore I have decided to approach this a review purely

Another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is Happening Tomorrow

Another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is Happening Tomorrow

We just got wind from Nintendo that another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is set to air tomorrow. Whilst some of these have been underwhelming, we have seen some exciting news from them in the past, such as Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD, more news on Shin Megami Tensei

Another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is Happening Tomorrow

Another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is Happening Tomorrow

We just got wind from Nintendo that another Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is set to air tomorrow. Whilst some of these have been underwhelming, we have seen some exciting news from them in the past, such as Shin Megami Tensei 3: Nocturne HD, more news on Shin Megami Tensei

AVICII Invector Encore Edition Out Now on Switch

AVICII Invector Encore Edition Out Now on Switch

The wait has been long but the video game to acknowledge the late AVICII is out now on Nintendo Switch. In AVICII Invector Encore Edition, this track-based rhythm game allows players to experience AVICII’s music on the go. Here’s the full press release: > Video games publisher Wired