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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond On Switch Drops to $35 During Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for the Nintendo Switch is currently available for $34.99, a 42% discount, at Amazon and Best Buy as part of Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale. This limited-time offer significantly reduces the price of the highly anticipated title.
Nintendo’s Customer Appreciation Sale Flubbed The Goodwill Gesture Attempt
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation Sale is criticized for offering modest discounts primarily on older games, with prices barely making a dent in the full list price. The article argues that tying the sale to tariff-related refunds is a poor public relations move, making the goodwill gesture feel insulting rather than beneficial to consumers.
Smash Bros. director shares thoughts on originality in games, says “industry that loses its originality will ultimately just die a slow death”
Masahiro Sakurai, director of Super Smash Bros., believes originality has little impact on game sales, stating that an industry that loses its originality will eventually die. He announced the discontinuation of the Game Designers Award at the Japan Game Awards, which recognized creativity and innovation.
Metroid Dread Drops in Price for Nintendo Switch Following the Metroid Ravenous Reveal
Nintendo has reduced the price of Metroid Dread for the Nintendo Switch as part of a 'Customer Appreciation' sale. This price drop follows the recent reveal of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond during a Nintendo Direct presentation.
I'm worried the 2026 Lego Advent Calendars will run out earlier than ever this year, because they're already…
The author expresses concern that Lego Advent Calendars for 2026 may sell out earlier than usual due to early price cuts at Amazon. Historically, these items sell out by Black Friday, but current discounts suggest an accelerated sales schedule, particularly for Marvel and Star Wars themed sets.
Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale now live, full list of deals – lowest prices ever for Mario Galaxy 1 + 2, Metroid Prime Remastered, more
Nintendo's Customer Appreciation sale is now live on the Nintendo eShop, featuring discounts of up to 30 percent on nearly 100 titles. This promotion includes historically low prices for games such as Super Mario Galaxy 1 + 2 and Metroid Prime Remastered, available on the Nintendo Switch.
Final Fantasy 7 remake series director says “it kind of feels like fate” to return to Nintendo hardware, talks Switch 2 sales
Final Fantasy 7 Remake series director Naoki Hamaguchi expressed that bringing the games to Nintendo Switch 2 felt like fate, especially after the series' initial move away from Nintendo hardware. He is eager to see long-time Nintendo fans re-engage with the franchise. Hamaguchi also discussed how the company's shift towards a multiplatform strategy, coupled with a presentation of the Switch 2's capabilities, led to the decision to develop for the console, which has since performed well.
US: Target lists some of first party games in Customer Appreciation Sale
US retailer Target has listed several first-party Nintendo games, including Super Mario Galaxy Collection and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, as part of an upcoming Nintendo Customer Appreciation Sale. While Nintendo has not officially announced the full list of discounted titles, Target's inclusion suggests these popular games will be available at a reduced price.
Wardogs Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold on Day One, Blows Past 300k Peak Concurrent Players on Steam
The game Wardogs has achieved significant success, selling over one million copies on its first day. It also reached a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, indicating strong player engagement.
Nintendo of America thanks fans for dealing with tariff-related price hikes by encouraging them to spend more money in a new sale
Nintendo of America announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale", framing it as a promotion made possible by tariff-related refunds. This announcement comes amidst a class action lawsuit where customers claim Nintendo did not pass on these refunds. The company's justification for price increases and the subsequent sale has drawn criticism online, with many questioning the framing of the promotion.
After $300 million in tariff refunds, Nintendo won't give players cash back but you will get "30% off" in…
Nintendo received $300 million in tariff refunds but will not pass the money directly to consumers. Instead, the company is offering a two-week "Customer Appreciation Sale" with 30% off dozens of digital Nintendo Switch games and bundles, plus discounts on other items. The article notes that while tariffs were a factor in pricing, global RAM shortages also contributed to the higher cost of the Switch 2.
Nintendo launches Customer Appreciation Sale made possible by 'tariff-related refunds'
Nintendo is launching a Customer Appreciation Sale from September 12 to September 26, offering 30% discounts on games, bundles, amiibos, and accessories. The company states this sale is made possible by tariff refunds, a notable shift from their previous stance on not being obligated to compensate customers from such refunds.
Nintendo’s Latest Sale Is Made Possible By Tariff Refunds It’s Not Giving You
Nintendo of America announced a "Customer Appreciation Sale" offering 30% off games and access, attributing the promotion in part to tariff-related refunds. While Nintendo absorbed most costs, these refunds helped make the sale possible. Unlike Nintendo, the company behind the Playdate handheld, Panic, stated it would pass its own refunds onto customers.
Some Amazing Savings With FlexiSpot’s Latest Labor Day Sale
FlexiSpot is holding a Labor Day sale from September 2nd to 14th, offering significant discounts on a variety of products including standing desks, ergonomic chairs, bed frames, and treadmills. Notable deals include the E7 Premium Standing Desk for $299.99 and the C7 Morpher Premium Back Support Ergo Chair for $649.99.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword hits 1M sales on launch day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over 1 million copies on its launch day across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. This success marks a strong revival for the dormant franchise, contributing to Capcom's focus on leveraging its back catalogue.
Capcom’s Onimusha: Way of the Sword sells over 1 million copies at launch
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on its launch day. To commemorate the achievement, the company released new artwork by Capcom illustrator Mope Suzuki.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Has Sold Over 1 Million Copies on Launch Day
Capcom announced that Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over one million copies on its launch day, contributing to the franchise's total sales surpassing 10 million. The publisher is focusing on re-activating dormant IPs, with potential for more Onimusha titles and possibly others like Dino Crisis. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
The Blood of Dawnwalker has sold 1 million copies in just 3 days
The Blood of Dawnwalker has achieved over one million sales worldwide within its first three days of release, developer Rebel Wolves announced. The studio, formed by former Witcher developers, also confirmed a performance mode for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S will be available on day one after fan feedback. Separately, a report indicates Microsoft has capped Xbox Game Pass cloud gaming at 15 hours per month for Ultimate subscribers, reportedly at its break-even point, potentially due to AI workload prioritization on Azure servers.
The Blood Of Dawnwalker Has Sold A Million Copies In Just 2 Days
The Blood Of Dawnwalker has achieved a significant sales milestone, selling over one million copies within its first two days of release. Developed by former CD Projekt Red employees, the game is receiving positive reviews amidst strong market competition.
Celebrate Labor Day by playing Civilization 7 for free
Civilization 7 is available to play for free on Steam until September 10, with discounts on standard and deluxe editions also available. Despite a rocky launch and mixed player reviews, Firaxis Games has been working on updates, and a livestream discussing future content is planned for PAX.
