Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Exits US Top 20 Bestsellers List
In gaming news, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has experienced a significant shift in sales rankings. The popular racing game has dropped out of the Top 20 bestselling games list in the United States for the first time since its release in April 2017. It had maintained a record-breaking 78-month streak within the top 20 by dollar sales, according to data tracked by Circana (formerly The NPD Group).
Analyst Mat Piscatella commented on the end of this impressive run, noting that while it could technically be a record since 1995, this could change if Grand Theft Auto 5 sales were still being reported. The change in ranking is attributed to a slew of new game releases in October, including Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Assassin's Creed: Mirage, which have dominated the charts.
Despite this drop, the physical sales of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe remain strong, with Nintendo's strategy of not reporting digital sales figures. It remains Nintendo's best-selling Switch title to date and the second-best selling Nintendo game overall. As the holiday season approaches, with new DLC content released and Black Friday sales, the game has high chances of making a comeback in the sales charts. It will remain a significant competitor until the potential release of a successor, currently referred to by fans as Mario Kart 9.
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's legendary run finally hitting a speed bump is a testament to the ever-shifting landscapes of gaming trends, but it's far from a wipeout. With the holiday season boost and Nintendo's knack for timeless fun, don't be surprised if it drifts back into the limelight faster than you can say Blue Shell comeback.
All streaks eventually hit the finish line, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's impressive chart run is no exception; gotta respect that nearly 6.5-year power slide in the top 20. It's far from game over though, as the holiday season and new DLC could give it a serious blue-shell boost back up the charts.
End of an era for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, but it's no surprise with the gaming world always racing forward with new hits. Still, it wouldn't shock me to see it drift back into the spotlight, given its staying power and the upcoming holiday frenzy. 💨🏁