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NEW RELEASES: This week’s biggest game release is Nintendo’s (NTDOY) “Mario Golf: Super Rush,” a golf sim in the “Mario” franchise set for release on June 25 exclusively for the Switch. Meanwhile, Bandai Namco’s action role-playing game “Scarlet Nexus” rolls out for PC, PlayStation 4 (SONY), PS5, Xbox One (MSFT), and Xbox Series X/S on June 25. Additionally, Wizards of the Coast’s action RPG “Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance” releases on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on June 22, with the game available on day one of release on Xbox Game Pass.
NINTENDO SWITCH: Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser told The Verge in an interview last week that the Switch family of consoles occupies a “unique position” in the console market due to its hybrid nature, and that ability to differentiate itself from console offerings from Microsoft and Sony has shown to be enduring. “We’ve seen video games really grow in terms of the number of people playing, and the amount of time that they’re playing overall,” Bowser told The Verge. “For us at Nintendo, our focus first and foremost has been keeping our employees safe, and ensuring that we’re providing safe environments for them to work within. And while there have been some challenges, what I can say is I think the teams have adapted very well, and it’s allowed us to be effective in the various environments where we may be working overall. I think the lineup that you’ve seen so far this calendar year bodes well.” Bowser added that, as various places open up and stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, the Switch will maintain an advantage over other consoles, since its portable and can be brought on trips and vacations. “Nintendo Switch is one of those devices that they can take with them as they embark on various travels. The positioning we still think is incredibly relevant,” Bowser added.
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