This week on Nintendo Pow Block, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss Nintendo’s recent quarterly financials as Mario Kart World each sell over 5.5 million units worldwide, helping push total Switch 2 sales past 6 million in just seven weeks.
They also cover Nintendo’s decision to raise prices for the Switch 1 family of consoles and accessories, with new pricing already in effect at retailers like Target.
There's also an updated top ten best-seller numbers for Switch 1—including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe nearing 69 million—bringing on the discussion of what it means as the console edges closer to becoming Nintendo’s best-selling system of all time. They dive into Nintendo’s reconfirmed release dates for upcoming Switch 2 and Switch 1 titles, highlight standout announcements from the July Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and explore reactions to Square Enix’s decision not to offer a Switch 1-to-Switch 2 upgrade path for Octopath Traveler 0.
Plus, they give their thoughts on Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection getting a full physical release, the growing criticism of Game-Key Cards, and new hype around Kirby Air Riders.
This and more on Nintendo Pow Block!
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