Derek Strickland

Florida

Gaming and Tech News Editor at TweakTown

TweakTown's PR/Gaming Editor. News, Analysis, & Games Industry Finance. DMs open! Contact email - Send DM Insta: deeketweak Facebook: DeekeTweak

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Articles

Nintendo expects Switch to beat the DS and become its new best-selling system

6 days ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Nintendo forecasts the Switch to surpass the Nintendo DS as its best-selling console by March 2026, with projected shipments reaching 156.62 million units. The company will continue supporting the original Switch while anticipating the Switch 2 to become the fastest-selling console in history with 15 million units shipped in FY2026. Nintendo expects the Switch to become its new best-selling system of all time by March 2026. The Nintendo DS' reign is about to end.
Nintendo president says tariffs will drop profits by tens of billions of yen

6 days ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Nintendo's global tariff challenges will reduce its FY26 net profit despite a projected 63% sales increase driven by the Switch 2 launch. Higher component costs and tariffs lower hardware margins, prompting Nintendo to maintain prices now but consider future hikes if tariffs rise, impacting overall profitability.
Nintendo prepared to raise Switch 2 price if tariffs 'change significantly'

6 days ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Nintendo forecasts 1.9 trillion yen in net sales for Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on popularizing the Switch 2 with an expected 15 million units shipped by March 2026. The company may raise product prices if tariffs increase significantly, having already increased game prices to $80 for the new console generation.
Nintendo's Switch 2 sales forecast is quite conservative, analyst says

6 days ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Nintendo’s Switch 2 sales forecast of 15 million units in 10 months is conservative compared to analyst predictions, reflecting caution due to tariffs and production uncertainties. Despite positive pre-orders, Nintendo’s estimate aligns with lower industry forecasts, potentially limiting initial growth amid ongoing trade challenges. Nintendo's newly published Switch 2 sales forecast is conservative and reserved compared to analyst expectations.
Nintendo expects Switch 2 to be the fastest-selling console of all time

6 days ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Nintendo forecasts the Switch 2 to ship 15 million units within its first 10 months, potentially making it the fastest-selling video game console in history. Launching June 5, 2025, the Switch 2 aims to surpass previous consoles' first-year sales, building on the original Switch's strong user base and driving global software sales. The Switch 2 could ship 15 million units in its first year, making it the fastest-selling video games console in history.
Call of Duty franchise revenues exceed $35 billion

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: The Call of Duty franchise has generated over $35 billion in lifetime revenue from game sales, microtransactions, and subscriptions, making it the highest-grossing gaming series globally. Key titles like Black Ops 6 and Modern Warfare III significantly contributed to this record-breaking financial success. The Call of Duty franchise has now made at least $35 billion in cumulative lifetime revenue across game sales, microtransactions, and subscription access, data estimates indicate.
Black Ops 6 is the highest-grossing Call of Duty game ever

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is the highest-grossing title in the franchise’s history, driven by record-breaking day-one players and accessibility via cloud streaming and Xbox Game Pass. This milestone highlights Activision’s revenue growth and enhanced player engagement tracking through advanced analytics tools.
GTA 6 trailer 2 viewed over 65 million times in less than a day

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 6 second trailer garnered over 65 million views in 24 hours, highlighting advanced PlayStation 5 graphics, new fitness mechanics, and Vice City settings. Despite a delay to May 2026, GTA 6 maintains strong industry anticipation with a gripping storyline and next-gen gameplay features. Yesterday, Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto 6's second trailer...and the video currently sits at over 65.2 million views in 22 hours after publication.
PlayStation's new first-party studio is working on a team-based action game in a new IP

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Sony’s PlayStation Studios has expanded by acquiring TeamLFG, a new first-party developer focused on creating immersive, team-based action games with strong multiplayer and community engagement. Originating from Bungie, TeamLFG aims to build live service games that foster player friendship and long-term involvement. Sony today announced its PlayStation Studios banner is expanding with another developer as TeamLFG joins team blue.
Switch 2 game prices are variable and not every new game will cost $80, Nintendo reiterates

1 week ago | tweaktown.com | Derek Strickland

TL;DR: Nintendo leads the industry with an $80 price point for select AAA Switch 2 games, adopting a flexible pricing strategy based on development depth and game longevity. This approach aligns with Xbox's recent hikes, while Sony's plans remain uncertain. Only major titles are expected to sustain higher prices. Nintendo was the first in the industry to introduce the new $80 price for AAA games, but the company is careful to say that prices will fluctuate.