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Sonic Frontiers Has Sold Just Shy Of 5 Million CopiesSega has reported that Sonic Frontiers has sold nearly 5 million copies, with a current total of 4.94 million units. Other titles mentioned include Sonic X Shadow Generations at 3.07 million, Sonic Superstars at 2.88 million, and Team Sonic Racing at 3.5 million. Persona 5 Royal leads the pack with 8.66 million sales.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Sonic The Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Switch ShowdownThis article presents a special "Box Art Brawl" comparing the box art for various Sonic the Hedgehog games available on the Nintendo Switch to celebrate the character's 35th anniversary. It features a selection of titles, including Sonic Origins Plus, Sonic Mania Plus, and Sonic Frontiers, with readers encouraged to vote for their favorite cover art.
IGN accidentally leaks Cronos: Lazarus in a new article, game set for IGN LiveIGN accidentally revealed the existence of Cronos: Lazarus, a new game that will be showcased at their upcoming IGN Live event on June 6-7. The article speculates it could be an expansion for the survival horror title Cronos on Nintendo Switch. The piece also briefly mentions IGN's lists of best zombie games and their hands-on preview of Sonic Racing Crossworlds, as well as Elden Ring being IGN's best game of 2022.- GAMERS INVITED TO JOIN ‘BATTLE FOR THE HABITATS’ THIS EARTH DAY – A GLOBAL GAMES EVENT TO PROTECT RAINFORESTS AND OCEANSPlanetPlay has launched 'Battle for the Habitats,' a global gaming event running from Earth Day to World Environment Day, aiming to raise $1 million for rainforest and ocean conservation. Players can join Team Rainforest or Team Reef by playing over 100 PC and mobile games, with a portion of profits from sales and direct donations going to the Rainforest Alliance and Oceana. The event features discounts on titles from major publishers like Capcom and SEGA, and involves streamers like Maximilian Dood and Briana White.
Nintendo Switch eShop deals – lowest prices ever for Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, TMNT: Splintered Fate, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is featuring new deals, including the lowest prices ever for games like Plucky Squire, Team Sonic Racing, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate. The article lists a comprehensive selection of discounted titles available for purchase.
Screamer Review - Pedal to the Metal | TNSThe review for Screamer suggests the arcade racer lacks innovation, focusing on flash over substance with a weak story mode. While some players enjoy arcade racers, the article notes that the genre has declined, with many titles failing to capture lasting appeal or becoming niche.
Screamer Review - Old School Racing Vibes with a High Speed Twist | COGconnectedThe review for Screamer suggests it offers old-school arcade racing vibes with a high-speed twist, though some players feel the hype outpaces the actual gameplay. Discussions in the comments highlight a divide between realistic and arcade racing preferences, with many lamenting the perceived decline of the arcade racing genre.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (21st March)Several Nintendo Life staff members share their weekend gaming plans, with Pokopia being a dominant choice on the Nintendo Switch. Other titles mentioned include Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Resident Evil Requiem, Yakuza Kiwami 3, and new PC releases like Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II.