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# THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM BREAKS GAMING RECORDS
Hi there! Are you a fan of Nintendo’s popular game franchise, The Legend of Zelda? Then you’ll be pleased to know that their latest release, Tears of the Kingdom, has broken gaming records. Recently, Nintendo confirmed that Tears of the Kingdom has become the fastest-selling game in the Zelda franchise.
According to their reports, Tears of the Kingdom sold over 10 million copies worldwide in the first three days since its release on May 12th. To put that into perspective, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, one of the best games on Switch, has sold almost 30 million copies in six years, while Mario Kart 8, another best-selling game, has sold 53 million copies.
# UNPRECEDENTED SALES ON AN AGING PLATFORM
Tears of the Kingdom is a single-player game that runs on six-year-old hardware. Despite this, it still managed to achieve such monumental success. Players were attracted to its well-executed gameplay and a familiar, yet engaging setting, from the moment it was launched.
Nintendo’s successful sales could be attributed to their company’s unique “magic.” Other publishers have tried to replicate it, but they simply can’t. If anything, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s remarkable numbers over such a short period showed how players respond to simple premises when executed well.
# DISRUPTING THE GAMING INDUSTRY
With the unprecedented out-of-the-gate sales of Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is experiencing an influx of success this year. In addition to Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo’s other accomplishments include the Mario movie and the opening of Super Nintendo World in Los Angeles. Only time will tell if Tears of the Kingdom will outdo Mario Kart 8 as the best-selling game on Switch. However, the success of Tears of the Kingdom proves Nintendo’s ability to disrupt the gaming industry in its simple yet effective approach.
In conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has broken gaming records and attracted players worldwide, despite running on six-year-old hardware. Nintendo has once again proven their power in the industry with their unique marketing magic. It is exciting to see how Nintendo will continue to innovate in the future of gaming.
