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Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases and tops the US chart
US Charts, Week of September 19, 2020:
1. Super Mario 3D All-Stars
2. NBA 2K21
3. Madden NFL 21
Microsoft acquires ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion
Microsoft has announced that they’ve entered into an agreement to acquire Bethesda’s parent company ZeniMax Media.
PS5 Digital Edition stock was lower than Standard Edition’s
When the PlayStation 5 went up for pre-order last week, both editions sold out quickly. The Digital Edition sold out much faster though.
NPD analyst doesn’t think next-gen prices will hurt sales
There’s currently a trend growing among major publishers to push consumers to pay more for video games right now.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars releases and tops the UK chart
UK Charts. Week of September 19, 2020:
1. Super Mario 3D All-Stars
2. Marvel’s Avengers
3. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Sony promises more PlayStation 5 stock in the future
Sony reassures retailers, and consumers, that more PlayStation 5 stock will be made available in the coming months.
Amazon says not all of their PS5 pre-orders will be fulfilled on time
Amazon has issued a warning that not all pre-orders of PlayStation 5 console will be fulfilled on time for the console’s launch.
Nintendo 3DS production has finally ended
Nintendo has announced that they have now discontinued all 3DS production, including all 3DS family consoles.
NBA 2K21 takes the US chart this week
US Charts, Week of September 12, 2020:
1. NBA 2K21
2. Marvel’s Avengers
3. Madden NFL 21
Facebook announces Oculus Quest 2
During their recent Facebook Connect event, Facebook announced the Oculus Quest 2. This is the company’s latest standalone VR headset.
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