Posted by During the relentless global pandemic, Nintendo found its dominance in pop culture, captivating individuals who found themselves confined to their homes. The world of Animal Crossing: New Horizons became an irresistible escape, propelling the game to heights of success with an astonishing 40 million copies sold worldwide.
As the highly anticipated release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is this Friday, the stage is set for these impressive achievements [mentioned above] to be surpassed.
‘Tears of the Kingdom’ has rapidly emerged as the embodiment of anticipation, not limited to Nintendo’s illustrious 2023 lineup, but captivating the entire realm of video games. The virtual floodgates opened with the release of reviews on Thursday, unveiling an overwhelming wave of positivity that resonated throughout the gaming community.
Critics heaped praises upon the title, bestowing it with commendable scores of nine out of 10 and beyond
“Nintendo has the potential to beat out its guidance as the highly anticipated new Zelda game should help to spur on hardware sales and potentially deliver software sales upside,” said Nick McKay of Wedbush in a note to investors. The impact of Zelda on the sales of Nintendo Switch has pushed the franchise forward. When Breath of the Wild launched as a flagship title, it marked a significant turning point as it resonated with players.
This daring move proved to be a stroke of genius, as the game not only received widespread critical acclaim but also achieved remarkable commercial success.
Building upon this revered legacy, Tears of the Kingdom further expands the horizons of the Zelda universe, inviting players to embark on their personalized journeys within its immersive realm. It encourages imaginative problem-solving, and the game empowers players to craft ingenious solutions, be it the creation of rocket ships or the construction of robots.
With the Nintendo Switch console entering a mature phase, sales have shown signs of stagnation in recent times, leading Nintendo to pin its hopes on Tears of the Kingdom to rejuvenate the platform. Analysts, including industry expert McKay, expect that the launch of this highly anticipated game will have a big influence on Switch sales.
“We expect the game to benefit from a Switch hardware installed base of over 125 million, similar to the boost that 2013’s Grand Theft Auto V from Take-Two received from its own release timing,” he wrote. “Although expecting Zelda to match GTA V in terms of early or lifetime sales is unrealistic, we think that Zelda will generate a similar last hurrah sentiment from Nintendo enthusiasts.” However, an expected price cut for the hardware later in the year could give the game, and the company a boost.
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