10 Unforgettable Nintendo Launch Titles

10 times Nintendo got launch titles right.
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10 Unforgettable Nintendo Launch Titles

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Launch titles are so important for a console release, as the initial months can either make or break a system. The lineup for the Switch’s release on Friday has taken a lot of criticism, but there’s one game which is guaranteed to get everyone’s attention. If the reviews are anything to go by, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is going to be some game, but with the lack of competition, it’s going to have to be. With it looking almost certainly like day-one success for Nintendo, we’re taking a look at 10 other times the Japanese giant got launch titles right.

Do note that the games mentioned in this article are North American releases.

 

This post was originally authored by Christopher Carr.


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