If you’ve been paying attention to the look back of 2020, at this point it’s become pretty obvious that one title has seemed to stick out the most. While very few things really surprised at the top of the charts, Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons went far and beyond. The franchise had always been a popular one, but New Horizons blasted off in a way few expected. Whether we’re talking about Europe or the US, the game has topped all the 2020 charts on a consistent basis. Now it seems the story is much the same in Nintendo’s homeland.

Nintendo released the top 30 downloaded Switch titles and, surprise, the top download was Animal Crossing: New Horizons. No numbers are given here, and it’s worth keeping in mind that Japan is still largely physical-driven, but it’s never bad to be number 1.

The rest of the list is largely unsurprising with the like of Super Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario Party, Minecraft, Among Us, etc. filling out the list. You may be a tad surprised to see Clubhouse Games so high, getting in at number 2, and then Human: Fall Flat really sticks out as somewhat random. The original Final Fantasy 7 also made it on near the end, just to show how much staying power it has had in over 20 years, and Pikmin 3 Deluxe just missed the top 10, though we do know it’s the best selling entry in the region. You can check out the full list below.

1. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
2. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
3. Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban!
4. Human: Fall Flat
5. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
6. Splatoon 2
7. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
8. Super Mario 3D All-Stars
9. Minecraft
10. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
11. Pikmin 3 Deluxe
12. Overcooked 2
13. Among Us
14. Pokemon Sword
15. Together! The Battle Cats
16. Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
17. Minecraft Dungeons
18. Ni no Kuni
19. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
20. NBA 2K20
21. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
22. eBaseball Powerful Pro Yakyuu 2020
23. Super Mario Party
24. Undertale
25. Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition
26. Paper Mario: The Origami King
27. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition
28. Final Fantasy 7
29. Pokemon Shield
30. Fitness Boxing

Minecraft has been one of the biggest games for years now, selling over 200 millions copies since its original launch. As one of the biggest titles ever, you’d think there would be more spin-off attempts, but by and large the game has focused on improving itself. But that will change in a few days with the upcoming Minecraft Dungeons. And today we got some new videos to highlight several features.

We got two videos below, the first of which is from the good folks at GameSpot, that’s roughly 14 minutes of unfiltered gameplay. It highlights the combat as the blocky warriors go through a Tier 6 Redstone Mines. It accumulates with a boss battle. The second is from Game Informer and is about the game’s co-op, and is presented with some commentary to give you a good idea of how the feature works and what it’s like to play with friends. That’s over 40 minutes of footage to give you an idea of what to expect from this dungeon crawling spin-off.

Minecraft Dungeons will release on May 26th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. You can also read about how the game was originally much Zelda-like through here.

We’ve seen quite a few games getting delayed of late due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the likes of Wasteland 3 to The Last of Us Part 2. Another game that got delayed recently – a relatively smaller delay – was Mojang’s upcoming action RPG, Minecraft Dungeons, which was originally due out this month, but will now be releasing in May.

Speaking recently to Eurogamer, the developers spoke about the delay a bit more. Mojang’s executive producer David Nisshagen talked about why the team decided to push back the game, saying that not only did they not want to put undue pressure on themselves, but also that they were not confident that if they did release in their originally intended window, they would not be able to guarantee the kind of experience that they wanted to deliver and could be proud of.

“We don’t want to stress the teams during this time,” said Nisshagen. “We could probably have made [the old date] but that probably felt uncomfortable – partially for the team and also for the players, who we couldn’t guarantee would get a good, fun game. So by taking this little extra end time, we’ll have a better end product and happier team which can take pride in it.”

Minecraft Dungeons is due out for the Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 26. It will not have cross-play at launch, but will be getting it down the road.

After warning fans that the release of Minecraft Dungeons might be delayed from its original April launch window due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft and Mojang have now confirmed that that is indeed going to be the case, with the dungeon crawling RPG now primed to release in late May. While making that announcement, Microsoft also dropped some other details on the game and which features it will and will not have at launch.

One of the things the game won’t have at launch is cross-platform multiplayer. That said, Microsoft have also confirmed that that is still very much in the pipeline, and cross-play across all systems will come in a free post-launch update in the “near future.” No exact date or timeframe has yet been provided, but hopefully it won’t be too long after release.

Minecraft Dungeons is out for the Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on May 26.

Wasteland 3 isn’t the only title that’s faced a delay. Mojang has announced that Minecraft Dungeons, its isometric dungeon crawling spin-off, has been delayed to May 26th. While it didn’t provide a specific reason, the development studio did note earlier that it working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic could affect the launch in April.

Whether the extra time will result in more polish or provide some relief to the development team remains to be seen. Minecraft Dungeons channels the action RPG approach taken by games like Diablo and allows four players to team up. They’ll battle familiar enemies from the base game along with new foes in randomly generated dungeons.

Along with several unique items and gear, players can also have access to enchantments for even more power. Due to the lack of classes, one has the freedom to go ranged or melee as they please. Minecraft Dungeons is coming to Xbox One, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Gather your friends and gear up for adventure: Minecraft Dungeons is coming out May 26th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Game Pass! Pre-order your copy now:

↣ https://t.co/A2UnaxJtzy ↢ pic.twitter.com/q9VTPXs2Ps

— Minecraft Dungeons (@dungeonsgame) March 31, 2020

With all the event cancellations and with developers shifting to remote work due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, it was a given that some release dates would be affected. Mojang recently offered an update on its dungeon crawling action RPG Minecraft Dungeons which is due to release in April. It revealed that its “workflows will unfortunately be impacted” due to working at home.

This doesn’t mean the game is delayed – yet. The development team said it’s “working hard to deliver Minecraft Dungeons in April, but we’re also re-evaluating our timeline to make sure we bring you the best game possible.” Considering the number of high-profile titles coming in the next few weeks, it might not be the worst situation imaginable if the game is delayed.

Regardless, we’ll have to stay tuned for more details to see how things shake out especially since every studio will be affected differently by the pandemic. Minecraft Dungeons is currently in development for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch. For more details on Enchantments, unique gear and so on, head here. You can also learn more about the development team’s approach to environmental design here.

Mojang’s Minecraft Dungeons is out next month and has thus far been impressing us with its brand of Diablo-lite isometric combat. While we’ve seen explanations on the level and environment design, especially with regards to procedural generation, how is the loot looking? The official Twitter for the game has revealed this in a new video.

The player equips two Unique items and a Common item, namely Fox Armor, an Elite Power Bow and a Flaming Quiver. While it seems like a build meant for running around and setting things on fire, closer inspection reveals an Enchantment for the armor that creates a fire trail. The bow has Enchantments for rapid fire and piercing shots, good for clearing multiple enemies.

Each item has their own share of stats but they’re pretty easy to discern without going too over-the-top. Will crafting help to re-roll stats and create perfect rolls? What requirements will have to be fulfilled for Enchantments? Minecraft Dungeons releases in April for Xbox One, PS4, PC and Nintendo Switch so stay tuned for more details.

Burn them all! With the right combination of weapons, armour and enchantments, you’ve got everything you need to turn your enemies to toast. pic.twitter.com/F4X0u8es21

— Minecraft Dungeons (@dungeonsgame) March 4, 2020

Though Mojang hasn’t dated Minecraft Dungeons – beyond a generic “April 2020” release window – it has released new developer diaries outlining different aspects of the game. The latest talks about environmental design and how the team mixes hand-crafted levels with randomly generated elements. Check it out below.

It’s actually interesting to hear about the process of making rooms unique, even if it’s to have different lighting, shapes and objects. Balancing a level in such a way that it’s good for both solo and multiplayer is also important. This all seems pretty fundamental for level design though and we’ll see how Minecraft Dungeons can execute on these principles.

Minecraft Dungeons is coming to Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Unlike the original game, there’s no crafting or building as players simply venture into procedurally generated dungeons and fight off hordes of foes. Weapons and armor can be discovered and enchanted for various effects, giving a nice action RPG feel to it all. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.

Marvel’s Avengers

Marvel’s Avengers is promising for fans who just want to tear things up with their favourite heroes. However, it’s still hard to get a feel for the game. The campaign is single-player only while the end-game supports co-op. Also there’s a loot grind attached because of course there is. Will the post-game be substantial enough? Will the campaign be good enough to appease the masses? What about post-launch plans, matchmaking and balancing this admittedly strange combo of single-player and co-op? Hopefully the recent delay to September will let Square Enix expand on all this much more.

Baldur’s Gate 3

In what’s essentially a dream pairing, Divinity: Original Sin developer Larian Studios will be working on the next Baldur’s Gate. Baldur’s Gate as a series is renowned for its RPG mechanics, character building and choices (not to mention elevating BioWare) so the fit couldn’t be any more perfect. Not a lot has been revealed about Baldur’s Gate 3 aside from a Lich infestation that must be halted but it’s Larian’s biggest game yet and may release by 2021 on Google Stadia and PC.