Nintendo has revealed that, as of December 31, 2019, Nintendo Switch hardware unit sales have reached 52.48 million and that Pokemon Sword and Shield unit sales have reached 16.06 million. These sales figures were given in Nintendo's latest earnings release and also confirmed that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has sold 22.96 million units, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has sold 17.68 million units, Super Mario Odyssey has sold 16.59 million units, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sold 16.34 million units. Furthermore, Pokemon Sword and Shield's sales since its launch in November 2019 are already closing in on the lifetime sales of both Pokemon Sun & Moon (16.18 million) and Pokemon X & Y (16.44 million). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/17/the-biggest-nintendo-games-coming-in-2020"] Luigi's Mansion 3, which launched on Halloween of 2019, has sold 5.37 million units.

Nintendo Switch Passes Super Nintendo in Lifetime Sales

To further breakdown the sales of Nintendo Switch, Nintendo showed that the original Switch model made up 47.3 million units of the 52.48 million, while the Nintendo Switch Lite accounted for 5.19 million units sold. Nintendo, during this last quarter, sold over 10.8 million Nintendo Switch units, and this helped in its decision to change its forecast for Switch units sold from 18 million to 19.5 million for this financial year. Nintendo Switch sales reaching 50 million also means that it has officially passed the Super Nintendo, which sold 49.10 million units in its lifetime. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=igns-top-25-nintendo-switch-games&captions=true"] Nintendo's consolidated net sales through its third quarter for its 2020 fiscal year have reached $3.8 billion, which is a slight increase from last year's $3.7 billion through the same time frame. Sales outside of Japan, through Nintendo's third quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, accounted for 77.8% of the total, a small increase from last year's 77.7%. Digital sales accounted for 28.6% of total sales, an over 5% jump from last year's 21.8%.

Sales Updates for Nintendo 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Super Mario Maker 2, and More

To round out the game sales, Super Mario Maker 2 has sold 5.04 million units, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening has sold 4.19 million units, Super Mario Party has reached 9.12 million units, Fire Emblem: Three Houses sold 2.58 million units, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is at 5.85 million units, Ring Fit Adventure has sold 2.17 million units, Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! are at 11.76 million units, Splatoon 2 is at 9.81 million units, Astral Chain sold 1.03 million units, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order has sold 1.02 million units. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/the-best-games-of-2019-by-platform-ps4-nintendo-switch-xbox-one-more"] Nintendo 3DS hardware sales saw a 73% decrease year-over-year, only selling 620,000 units, while 3DS software sales also dropped 63% with 4.1 million units sold. Nintendo gave a look forward and briefly discussed its launch schedule, and while its listed Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4, and the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it currently says their dates are TBA. The only titles with a 2020 release date are Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition, Bravely Default II, and two Famicom Tantei Club titles (Japan). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/06/the-best-reviewed-games-of-2019"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN who can't wait and is so excited he just can't hide it. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Codemasters has announced a special batch of DLC for Dirt Rally 2.0 celebrating the career of late Scottish rally legend Colin McRae. The Colin McRae ‘FLAT OUT’ pack will be available from March 24, 2020 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The pack will be free to Deluxe Edition owners or players who have purchased any full season pack. It’ll be available as a separate purchase for any other interested players. The ‘FLAT OUT’ pack features a new Scottish location – Perth and Kinross – with 12 routes, plus 40 scenarios inspired by moments through McRae’s career. Also included is McRae’s iconic Subaru Impreza S4 Rally and the lesser-known Subaru Legacy RS (which carried McRae to his first WRC rally victory in New Zealand in 1993). In total, nine cars McRae is famous for driving throughout his career will feature in the scenario mode. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/30/dirt-rally-20-colin-mcrae-flat-out-dlc-pack] “Dirt Rally 2.0 has been a wild and exciting ride, and the ‘FLAT OUT’ pack is the perfect way to conclude the journey,” said Dirt Rally 2.0 game director Ross Gowing alongside the announcement. “It’s 25 years since Colin became World Champion and the content is our tribute to the greatest rally driver of his generation.” The much-loved original Colin McRae Rally was released in 1998 and quickly established an influential, long-running off-road franchise for Codemasters, though the last game to officially carry the Colin McRae moniker was 2009’s Colin McRae: Dirt 2. McRae was killed in a helicopter accident in 2007. IGN called Dirt Rally 2.0, which launched back in February 2019, a first-rate return to the more serious side of Codemasters’ off-road catalogue and “the premier rally simulator of the modern era.” [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/02/20/dirt-rally-20-review] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Luke is Games Editor at IGN's Sydney office. You can find him on Twitter every few days @MrLukeReilly.

On this week's episode of Podcast Beyond!, IGN's weekly PlayStation show, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and Tom R. Marks to discuss Resident Evil 8 rumors. With news that RE8 might feature werewolves and first-person, we speculate about what the Resident Evil sequel could include. Additionally, the cast speculations about a PS5 reveal event, wondering what PS5 details we might learn whenever an event, whether in February or later, actually happens. Plus, we delve into Dreams on PS4, introduce a new segment, and talk about much more. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-resident-evil-game-review-ever&captions=true"] Download or listen to the show on these platforms:

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Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday at 3 p.m. PT. For the latest on PS5, check out the new PS5 logo, how fans reacted to the PS5 logo, and check out images of the allegedly PS5 dev kit and controller, as well as a leak alleging the power of the PS5 and Xbox Series X. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond!, and PlayStation lead. Talk to him on Twitter @jmdornbush.

Warcraft 3: Reforged was released earlier this week, but it appears to not be meeting the expectations of fans. The classic strategy RPG is under fire by the Blizzard community for a variety of different reasons compounded by how it’s no longer possible to play the older, beloved version of the game. When Blizzard announced Warcraft 3: Reforged at BlizzCon 2018, Blizzard was promising an extensive retooling of the original 2003 title. Instead of just a visual upgrade, Blizzard announced that it would dive into the mechanics and expand upon them. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="legacyId=20090999&captions=true"] Balance changes, additional voiceovers, redone animations, an expanded custom games creator, and more were all on the table for Blizzard. The company even showed off a cutscene from a playable demo of Warcraft 3: Reforged that showed off the redone graphics and new camera angles for cutscenes. But Warcraft 3: Reforged is out now and fans have discovered that the “reimagining” has fallen short. Immediately, players have discovered that Reforged just doesn’t look as good as it was promised. While the graphics are upgraded, cutscenes don’t feature the cinematic camera work that was previously advertised. You can see the comparison between the 2018 version that was playable at BlizzCon with the launch version below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/29/warcraft-3-reforged-blizzcon-2018-vs-launch-2020-comparison"] The issues are more than just surface-level, however. Players on the Warcraft 3 subreddit and forums are complaining about the connectivity issues, lack of a competitive ladder, and wording in the End User License Agreement that grants Blizzard the rights to any Custom Games created by players. Presumably to prevent another Warcraft 3 mod like Dota from spinning off into a successful, non-Blizzard game. IGN has reached out to Blizzard for a statement regarding some of the online criticisms, but haven’t heard back in time for the publication of this news story. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Kim is a reporter for IGN. You can reach him on Twitter.

Nintendo has taken legal action against a company that offers go-kart tours of Tokyo while dressed up as Mario characters. Mari Mobility Development Co., formerly known as Maricar, has been ordered to pay over 50 million Yen (around $450,000 USD) to Nintendo for violating its intellectual property. As originally by Nikkei, the unlicensed Mario Kart company was originally sued by Nintendo in 2017 for infringing on its Mario IP and was fined 10 million Yen ($90,000 USD). After appealing the ruling and losing, Mari Mobility's fine was increased fivefold. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-super-mario-review-ever&captions=true"] Despite the hefty fine, the company still plans to offer go-kart tours of Tokyo, but will now simply be superhero themed. A quick look at its official website will show a warning, clearly stating that it is in "no way a reflection of Nintendo" and that it does "not provide rental of costumes of the Mario Series." Further, all images that include Mario branding have now been blurred out on the site. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/24/top-10-best-mario-games"] As reported by Kotaku, Nintendo has released an official statement saying, "We will continue to take necessary measures against infringement of intellectual property, including our brand, in order to protect our important intellectual property that we have built up over the years." If you're planning to visit Tokyo in the near future and would like to go on a superhero-themed go-kart tour, you can book a trip for around $100 USD. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Andrew Smith is a freelance contributor with IGN. Follow him on Twitter @_andrewtsmith.

Members of the press were able to attend early screenings of Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn, and first impressions are overly positive. Many praise the film's action, how great Margot Robbie is as Harley Quinn, and how creative and inventive the latest DC film is. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/09/birds-of-prey-official-trailer-2"] Here's our roundup of the first social reactions to Birds of Prey ahead of its theatrical release on February 7, 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] IGN's Jim Vejvoda said "#birdsofprey is fun! Probably the most (and best choreographed) fight scenes of any DC movie yet and another great turn by Margot Robbie. Ewan McGregor is a hilarious, scenery-chewing scene stealer as Black Mask. I also enjoyed the nonlinear approach to the story. Not all the characters pop but overall this was a very entertaining romp. It’s also totally a sequel to Suicide Squad despite the “standalone” talk. It’s just way, way better than Suicide Squad was." IGN's Laura Prudom said Birds of Prey is a "riot - oozing with attitude and some of the most inventive, bone-crunching fight sequences in the superhero genre to date." IGN's Terri Schwartz liked Birds of Prey a lot. She also thinks this film may have "one of the highest percentages of action in the modern comic book movie era." IGN's Joshua Yehl thinks Birds of Prey is like watching Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti's "zaniest Harley Quinn comics come to life." Mike Rougeau of GameSpot says it is his "favorite modern DC movie yet." Mashable's Alison Foreman praised both the movie and the soundtrack. Atom Ticket's Alisha Grauso says Birds of Prey is "like if John Wick were run through a crazy funhouse filter and stuffed full of glitter and f-bombs." Fandango's Erik Davis commended Margot Robbie, Ewan McGregor and Chris Messina for their performances. Mashable's Angie J. Han enjoyed Birds of Prey but said it is "hampered by uneven tone and pacing." Tribune Content Agency and LA Times Movie News' Katie Walsh thinks Ewan McGregor deserves an award for Best Supporting Actor. Geeks of Color's Dorian Parks thought the action in Birds of Prey reminded her of John Wick. Gizmodo's Germain Lussier said Birds of Prey is "tamer than expected," but that it "works more often than not." ComicBook.com's Brandon Davis called Birds of Prey "a lot of fun and violent as hell." Forbes' Scott Mendelson thinks Birds of Prey is "a bonkers bananas crime comedy and a genuine party movie." GameSpot's Meg Downey thought Birds of Prey was an "absolute blast." Fandom's Eric Goldman called Birds of Prey "weird, wacky, super violent, occasionally really gory (the R is well earned on this one), and very up my alley." Inverse's Eric Francisco admits Birds of Prey starts a bit slow, but is "soaring in the end." [poilib element="accentDivider"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=birds-of-prey-movie-images&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN who can't wait and is so excited he just can't hide it. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Even though Disney recently wrapped up the Skywalker Saga, fans still have a great many questions about the events connecting the sequels to the original trilogy. But thanks to Marvel's new Star Wars series, one major mystery from The Force Awakens has finally been solved. The catch is that the book replaces that mystery with another. How did Luke Skywalker's blue lightsaber survive the events of The Empire Strikes Back? Read on to find out the answer and how it ties into a brand new Star Wars mystery, but beware of spoilers for Star Wars #2 and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ahead! [poilib element="accentDivider"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-strangest-lightsabers-in-the-star-wars-universe&captions=true"] When Luke's blue saber is last seen in The Empire Strikes Back, it's plummeting (along with Luke's severed hand) to the depths of Cloud City. Fans rightfully assumed both saber and hand were lost forever, at least until the blue saber resurfaced in The Force Awakens and passed from Maz Kanata to Rey. Maz never explained how she came to be in possession of such a rare artifact, merely dismissing the question as a story for another time. Why didn't Luke's saber become so much scrap metal at the very bottom of Cloud City? That's one question Marvel's relaunched Star Wars series (which is set just after the events of Episode V) seems intent on answering. As it turns out, it's because someone caught the saber on the way down. [caption id="attachment_2294498" align="aligncenter" width="928"] Art by Jesus Saiz. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)[/caption] The identity of this saber savior is unknown, though their robes indicate they're a Jedi of some sort. The idea that another Jedi was lurking in the shadows while Luke and Darth Vader had their fateful duel may seem strange, but this image is very likely showing us a Force Ghost rather than a living Jedi Knight. We know from The Rise of Skywalker that Force Ghosts can interact with the physical world and even hold objects. Artist Jesus Saiz seems to be using the Cloud City environment to purposely mask the distinctive blue glow of a Force Ghost. If anything, this shot of the mystery Jedi could be an intentional callback to the moment where Luke's ghost rescues the blue saber from being destroyed in Rey's fire. The new series has also established that Luke's connection to the Force is weakened following his defeat. The realization of his true connection to Darth Vader has taken a huge psychological toll on Luke. Whether living or dead, this mystery Jedi seems intent on guiding Luke forward and helping him complete his journey toward becoming a full-fledged Jedi Knight. This issue sets Luke and Lando on the path to returning to Cloud City and recovering the lost saber, suggesting it won't be long before Luke meets this mystery Jedi. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/20/how-rise-of-skywalker-honors-the-jedi-of-the-past"] The real question is what character is hiding behind those robes. We can only see one arm in this image, indicating a light-skinned human male. Obi-Wan Kenobi would be the most obvious candidate, though would the comic hide the face of such a familiar OT character? Is it possible Luke will have his first encounter with a prequel character like Qui-Gon Jinn? We could even see the series forming a connection to other recent Star Wars projects by revealing this mystery Jedi to be Star Wars Rebels' Kanan Jarrus or Jedi Fallen Order's Cal Kestis. Or is this a brand new Jedi character? Let us know your theories in the comments below. And for more big developments in the Star Wars universe, check out the latest trailer for The Clone Wars: Season 7, find out when it takes place in relation to Episode III and learn how The Mandalorian revives ancient Star Wars history. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Netflix has officially announced a ten-episode order for a One Piece live-action series. This live-action adaptation of the best selling manga series has reportedly been in development for some time, but this is the first official announcement from the streaming giant. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-live-action-anime-remake-currently-in-development&captions=true"] According to a press release from Netflix, the streamer "has partnered with Tomorrow Studios and Shueisha to bring this pirate adventure story from Japan to audiences around the world. The original manga, written by Eiichiro Oda, has captivated fans for many years and sold over 460 million copies." Netflix also released a note from Eiichiro Oda, the author of the manga series, which you can check out below: The story of One Piece centers around the Straw Hat Pirates and their captain, Monkey D. Luffy, whose life is changed when he eats the cursed Gum-Gum Devil Fruit, turning him into a rubber man and giving him the power to stretch his body in all sorts of wild ways. The crew's goal is to find the legendary treasure One Piece, as the legends say that the person who does will become the King of the Pirates. While no official casting or release date has been confirmed, we did learn that Steven Maeda (Lost, The X-Files) will serve as showrunner, with Eiichiro Oda executive producing alongside Marty Adelstein and Becky Clements of Tomorrow Studios (Cowboy Bebop, Snowpiercer, Hanna). For more live-action anime news, find out what actor John Cho had to say about his upcoming role in Netflix's Cowboy Bebop in the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/07/john-cho-talks-upcoming-cowboy-bebop-netflix-series"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] David Griffin still watches DuckTales in his pajamas with a cereal bowl in hand. He's also the TV Editor for IGN. Say hi on Twitter.

Crossovers between Marvel and DC are extremely rare these days, but Thor readers got a brief glimpse of what happens when these two superhero universes collide. Thor #2 features a Justice League cameo, though this is anything but a lighthearted superhero team-up. Read on to find out what happens when the Justice League is drawn into the fight against Thor's powerful new enemy, but beware of spoilers for Thor #2 ahead!  [poilib element="accentDivider"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=epic-marvel-covers-showcase-thors-new-costume&captions=true"]

The Justice League vs. the Black Winter

The new series' first issue introduced a brand new villain in the form of the Black Winter, a cosmic plague that devours entire universes. Even Galactus is powerless against the Black Winter. Thor has now formed a reluctant alliance with the Devourer of Worlds. He's become Galactus' new herald - gaining new powers and a new costume in the process - and is helping guide Galactus to five energy-rich worlds that contain enough power to destroy the Black Winter. Thor #2 opens with a glimpse of another universe being consumed by the Black Winter. We see the heroes of that Earth rising up to battle this foe, including a "sun god" in a red a blue costume, a "god of emerald light," a "dark god" and other members of a "league of gods." This passage is clearly referencing members of the traditional Justice League lineup - Superman, Green Lantern, Batman, Aquaman, Flash and Wonder Woman. [caption id="attachment_2294446" align="aligncenter" width="920"] Art by Nic Klein. (Image Credit: Marvel Comics)[/caption] Even the Justice League aren't strong enough to stop the Black Winter's warpath. Their world, and the entire DC Universe, is quickly destroyed by this merciless foe. Can even a turbo-charged Thor succeed where Superman and his team failed? Obviously, this story doesn't represent an official collaboration between Marvel and DC. The two publishers haven't given fans a true Marvel/DC crossover since 2003's JLA/Avengers. However, there have been numerous allusions to and outright parodies of the competition's characters in the two publishers' various books. Marvel has introduced several incarnations of the Justice League-inspired Squadron Supreme, including a new version that recently debuted in Avengers #700. Meanwhile, the final issue of Doomsday Clock recently teased a 2030 conflict called Secret Crisis, where Superman battles Thor and Hulk dies defending the Man of Steel. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/29/the-batman-set-photo-teases-classic-origin-scene-ign-now"]

Thor Battles Beta Ray Bill

The death of the Justice League (or a Justice League, anyway) isn't the only tragedy unfolding in Thor #2. Thor quickly learns what Silver Surfer long ago realized - that it's nearly impossible to be a Herald of Galactus and retain one's goodness and humanity. Thor clashes with his new master, refusing to let him feed on his meal before they transport the world's inhabitants to safety. Mjolnir, which has been growing steadily heavier in Thor's hand, begins acting with a mind of its own and attacks Galactus. Thor and Galactus seem destined for a battle to the death at this point, but their feud is interrupted by the arrival of another unexpected enemy. Beta Ray Bill has come to end the scourge of Galactus once and for all, even if it means fighting his blood brother Thor. Bill's return is appropriate, given that he has kind of a thing against cosmic destroyers. In his early appearances in Walt Simonson's run on The Mighty Thor, Bill was revealed to be a cybernetically enhanced alien charged with protecting his people after their home galaxy was destroyed by Surtur. Bill proved to be the first non-Asgardian worthy of carrying Mjolnir. And given Mjolnir's apparent distaste for Thor these days, perhaps it may find a more welcome home in an old friend? We'll find out how the latest clash between Thor and Beta Ray Bill plays out in February's Thor #3. Until then, let us know what you think of Thor's new status quo and this Justice League cameo in the comments below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/05/10/9-times-thor-lost-his-hammer-mjolnir"] For more big Marvel Comics developments, find out what to expect from Marvel's upcoming Black Widow series and learn why Moon Knight may be the next great threat to the Avengers. Then see our most anticipated comics of 2020. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched its fourth group of Starlink satellites into orbit with the Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Wednesday morning. 60 satellites were in this batch that will be added to the huge constellation in Earth's orbit, which is already comprised of 180 satellites. The Starlink project is part of a goal from SpaceX to bring internet coverage to every corner on the planet, according to Space.com. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/02/06/spacex-successfully-test-launches-falcon-heavy-rocket"] SpaceX plans on launching 24 Starlink missions in 2020 and is currently allowed to release 12,000 satellites for the project overall – but they have shared their interest in wanting to launch 30,000 more. It is reported by The Verge that SpaceX needs to launch 6,000 satellites within the next five to six years for licensing obligations. Musk previously said for "moderate" broadband coverage on Earth, there need to be 800 operational satellites. "In a year and a half, maybe two years, if things go well, SpaceX will probably have more satellites in orbit than all other satellites combined — a majority of the satellites in orbit will be SpaceX," Musk said during a prelaunch teleconference, as reported by Space.com. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=star-wars-the-power-of-hyperspace&captions=true"] Last spring, SpaceX attempted the first-ever triple rocket landing during Falcon Heavy's first commercial mission, and stuck the landing. For more space news, watch how NASA's new Black Hole simulation literally mimics how gravity warps light. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jessie Wade is Homepage Editor at IGN and loves astronomy. Follow her on Twitter @jessieannwade.