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Mario Kart 9 in active development, will feature a “new twist” – analyst

January 8, 2022VG247

If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Nintendo is currently developing a new Mario Kart game, according to an industry analyst. Matter of fact, it’s said the House of Mario will tease the game sometime this year. That’s according to Dr. Serkan Toto from consultancy firm Kantan Games which focuses on the Japanese industry. Speaking with GI.biz, Dr. Toto said that while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still selling very well, Mario Kart 9 is in “active development,” and “comes with a new twist.” Considering Mario Kart…

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Nintendo Switch sold over 92 million worldwide to date

November 4, 2021VG247

Recent games like The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD also moved millions of units. Nintendo’s recent financial report (via Gematsu) touted the fast-selling Nintendo Switch’s success, having sold over 92 million systems to date. That’s including 3.83 million Switch hardware units it sold in Q2. Software sales are also thriving, with over 681 million games sold, 48.6 million of which were in the last sales quarter. Specific game lifetime sales were also shared, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe predictably taking the top slot with 38.74 million sold. Perhaps more amazing, though, is the #2 slot being Animal Crossing: New…

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The best Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle is back in stock again

November 27, 2020VG247

By Grace Curtis, Friday, 27 November 2020 17:23 GMT Amazon once again has stock of the best Nintendo Switch Black Friday offer available this week. As well as the iconic red and blue console, customers can expect a free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As usual, Nintendo has been pretty miserly with the discounts this Black Friday (even considering the e-store sale tomorrow). By their standards, a complimentary $60 game is downright generous. Perhaps the Christmas spirit got through to them after all. Mario Kart 8 was released originally on the ill-fated Wii-U. The Deluxe version ports it frictionlessly to…

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The Best Nintendo Switch Black Friday bundle returns to Walmart at 7pm tonight

November 25, 2020VG247

By Grace Curtis, Wednesday, 25 November 2020 21:09 GMT Walmart have announced they’re relaunching a deal that may just be the best Switch offer available this week. As well as the iconic red and blue console, customers can expect a free copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. As usual, Nintendo have been pretty miserly with the discounts this Black Friday (even considering the e-store sale tomorrow). By their standards, a complimentary $60 game is downright generous. Perhaps the Christmas spirit got through to them after all. Mario Kart 8 was released originally on the ill-fated Wii-U. The Deluxe version ports it…

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Grab a Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in this early Black Friday bundle

November 22, 2020VG247

By Matt Bassil, Sunday, 22 November 2020 20:03 GMT The Nintendo Switch is always a tricky console to get hold of around Black Friday. Deals go up, and Switches come flying off the shelves like they’ve been hurled by an angry poltergeist.To capture this elusive blue-and-red box, you’re going to have to be a savvy customer. Or just quick on the draw. With that said, I’ll waste no more time in telling you that a tasty-looking Nintendo Switch bundle is available today at Best Buy and Walmart.Available to purchase from either retailer as of 7pm ET, you can pick up…

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