The Switch saw some excellent new releases in 2022- here are the ones that stood out to us the most.
Nintendo emerged on top "right at the last," says GamesIndustry's Christopher Dring, though there was a small difference in sales.
Ampere Analysis' Piers Harding-Rolls isn't expecting Nintendo to release a new console this year, and expects Zelda to help move plenty of Switch units.
The Tera Raid Battle event will run from January 6 to January 8, with Hydreigon coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Dragapult to Pokemon Violet.
Previous job ads have suggested that the project in question is a remaster, with rumours claiming that it could be for Kid Icarus: Uprising.
A leaker with a decent track record has seemingly hinted at an imminent announcement related to Metroid Prime.
Journalists claim the Japanese giant doesn't have many major releases planned planned for the Switch going forward, with focus allegedly shifting to its successor.
New images have surfaced that seem to show a special edition Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch OLED model.
The ESRB has handed Nintendo's upcoming megaton a certification, with its planned May 2023 launch drawing closer.
Players in the same team will be able to join into matches together, while matchmaking will also be available as an option.
Meanwhile, to no one's surprise, FIFA 23 was the best-selling game of the year in the United Kingdom.
The creator of Bayonetta, Hideki Kamiya, has taken to the official PlatinumGames blog to talk about the upcoming Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
The theme for the third Splatfest is "What is your favorite flavor," with players able to vote for Team Spicy, Team Sweet or Team Sour.
"I can't wait to get started working with AAA developers to put exciting new experiences in players' hands," says Hannah Foell.
The next 1-5 star Tera Raid Battle event will go live on December 23, while the next 7 star event will kick off on December 30.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom drops down to second place, with Square Enix's upcoming RPG retaking the No. 1 spot.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are still on top of the physical software charts, making it four weeks in a row, with over 277,000 more units sold.
"I want to make a Bayonetta 4 and Bayonetta 5, and I intend on pitching them to the company," Kamiya says.
Shellfish Gear is also available for improving one's speed and technique, and there's also a new stadium, Urban Rooftop.
Infinity Ward's shooter also topped US charts for the month, followed by God of War Ragnarok, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers.
