It appears Nintendo is trying to de-prioritize “shovelware” games.
Thenewest Nintendo Switch system updateincluded a change that went largely unnoticed until recently.
Previously, the ranking was based on total sales volume over the past 48 hours.
Under the new eShop ranking system, this might not be as effective.
VGC and others have pointed out how this new system could negatively impact higher-quality lower-priced games.
But it remains to be seen how it’ll all shake out in the end.
Also unknown is how the eShop might work on theSwitch 2, which launches in June.
The Switch’s ver.
These function similarly to physical game cards.
you’re free to also loan out digital games temporarily to other users within your family group.
For more, check out GameSpot’sfull rundown of the 20.0.0 Switch update.
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