The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 2 Easter Eggs: 18 References In 'Chapter 10: The Passenger'

The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 2 Easter Eggs: 18 References In ‘Chapter 10: The Passenger’

The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 2 Easter Eggs: 18 References In ‘Chapter 10: The Passenger’ – GameSpot

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By Michael Rougeau , Chastity Vicencio , and Chris E. Hayner on November 6, 2020 at 1:47AM PST

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The second episode of The Mandalorian Season 2 has arrived on Disney+, taking Mando and Baby Yoda on a series of sidequests as they continue trying to take The Child home. In this new episode, “Chapter 10: The Passenger,” the duo make a new friend and run into some trouble along the way, and ultimately there are far too many cute moments courtesy of the little green alliance. However, there were also quite a few Easter eggs and references to other corners of the Star Wars galaxy for you to find.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for the latest episode of The Mandalorian, “Chapter 10: The Passenger.” If you haven’t watched it yet, stop reading now.

From callbacks to Season 1 to familiar ships, to even a nod to the Star Wars area at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, there was plenty in the episode that was hidden in plain sight. Did you catch them all? Take a look at our favorite Easter eggs and references below, then sound off in the comments with the ones you spotted. Then, go ahead and check out our Easter egg breakdown for “Chapter 9: The Marshal” and take a look at our explainer for that very special Star Wars cameo last week.

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1. The Vodran

The first alien species we see setting up a trap for Mando is a Vodran, known for their distinctive horns around their face.

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2. Mos Eisley Cantina

Before leaving Mos Eisley, Mando stops by the cantina that first appeared in A New Hope. The recreation of the location is pretty spot on, with plenty of scum and villainy milling around.

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3. Meet Dr. Mandible

While it’s hard to say for sure, Dr. Mandible, the massive ant-like creature, looks a lot like the species known as Killik. If that is, in fact, what the good doctor is, it marks the first live-action appearance of the species. The creatures were first introduced in the novel Dark Nest I: The Joiner King. It’s also pretty funny that Ant-Man director Peyton Reed directed this particular episode, given that led to him directing another very large ant.

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4. They’re playing Sabacc

Peli and Dr. Mandible are playing a game of Sabacc. This widely-popular game was first mentioned in Empire Strikes Back, but it also appeared in Rebels and The Force Awakens, and was heavily featured in Solo.

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5. A very clever Galaxy’s Edge Easter egg

If you haven’t been to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you probably missed this one. Outside of the cantina, Mando passes a WED-15 Treadwell droid roasting meat on a pod racer engine. When visiting Galaxy’s Edge, you can visit an eatery called Ronto Roaster that purports to cook its meat the same way. In reality, the massive burning pod racer engine in the eatery is for show, but it’s still nice to see Galaxy’s Edge represented.

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6. “I’m not some Rodian”

Peli remarks that she’s “not some Rodian”, referring to the green-skinned species with large pupil-less eyes which have popped up throughout the franchise. A number of Rodians worked as bounty hunters, like Greedo in A New Hope.

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7. Traveling sublight

Peli tells Mando that the passenger can’t travel using hyperdrive, and instead must travel sublight. This refers to sublight engines that let ships fly at speeds below the speed of light.

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8. “Do you speak Huttese?”

Clearly, Mando doesn’t speak whatever language frog lady talks to him in. However, he does suggest they both use Huttese, the language spoken by the Hutts–including Jabba. Sadly, it doesn’t seem she knows that one.

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9. X-Wings join the party

The New Republic cops that pull Mando over are flying the iconic X-Wing ship. It gets its name from the shape of its wings when it enters combat mode (as seen in the episode).

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10. Those pilots look familiar

If you’re wondering where you’ve seen those pilots before, we can help solve that. One of them is Trapper Wolf, played by Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels executive producer Dave Filoni. Filoni also directed episodes of The Mandalorian in Season 1, and first appeared as Wolf in Episode 6, “The Prisoner.” The other pilot was played by actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who you might know from the show Kim’s Convenience.

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11. The New Republic

The pilots mention to Mando that they represent the New Republic. Fans of the politics of Star Wars will remember the New Republic is the government that rose following the destruction of the Empire. You may also remember that the New Republic was wiped out by the First Order in The Force Awakens because time is a flat circle in Star Wars.

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12. May the Force be with you

Mando may not be a Jedi–and the pilots likely aren’t either, for that matter. Still, that didn’t stop him from throwing out a Jedi pleasantry in hopes it would keep the representatives of the New Republic from wanting to hold him up any longer. It didn’t work.

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13. A callback to last season

Instead of letting him go, the pilots flag Mando for his involvement in the prison escape in the Season 1 episode “Chapter 6: The Prisoner.” One of the pilots even mentions Lt. Davan, the character played by Matt Lanter in that episode.

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14. That busted droid looks familiar

If you’re wondering where you’ve seen the scraps of droid Mando has on his ship, they were introduced last season in “Chapter 6.” That droid’s name was Zero and it was voiced by Richard Ayoade–who returns in this ep to lend his voice to the character once again.

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15. The Mandalorian code

Speaking through Zero, the frog lady reminds Mando of the Mandalorian code. We’re not entirely sure how that fits this particular situation, as previously the Mandalorian code was concerning one-on-one combat to settle disputes. It’s how Sabine challenged Fenn Rau on an episode of Star Wars Rebels.

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16. Those disgusting spiders

The spiders that attack Mando and company are Krykna. These carnivorous creatures were also referred to as “crawlers” in Star Wars Rebels. The rebels were attacked by them after building a base on Atollon in the Season 2 episode “The Mystery of Chopper Base.”

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17. Prisoner X6-911

This is yet another callback to Season 1 Episode 6, “The Prisoner.” In it, Mando helps free a prisoner, which it turns out the New Republic isn’t very happy about.

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18. And about that frog lady

The voice of the frog lady should be familiar to some Star Wars fans. It’s voice actor Dee Bradley Baker, who was the voice of the clone troopers and Commander Rex in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He’ll next be heard as the clone troopers once more in the animated Star Wars: The Bad Batch.

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Some Xbox Exclusives Have Much Smaller File Sizes On Xbox Series S Than Series X

In the lead-up to the launch of the Xbox Series X and the smaller, digital-only Series S, Microsoft has promised that the less-powerful console would feature file sizes up to 30% smaller for games. Now, GameSpot has confirmed that three major Xbox console exclusives are indeed significantly smaller on the Xbox Series S than on Series X.

The slightly lowered visual fidelity of the Series S means that some huge games are able to shrink down compared to the 4K-compatible titles on the more powerful next-gen Xbox. This is good news, as the Series S only has a 500GB SSD compared to the 1TB drive in the Series X, of which 364GB is usable.

GameSpot has checked the file sizes on three big Xbox exclusives–Gears 5, Forza Horizon 4, and Sea of Thieves–and found that the file sizes do, indeed, differ dramatically. Sea of Thieves, in particular, shows a huge difference–the Series S file is less than half the size of the Series X file.

Here are our findings:

Gears 5

Series X: 71.9GB
Series S: 55.1GB

Forza Horizon 4

Series X: 84.6GB
Series S: 71.4GB

Sea of Thieves

Series X: 46.6GB
Series S: 17.02GB

This should make it a little easier to cram the Series S drive full of Game Pass titles–which is how a lot of people will likely use the system, since it doesn’t come with a disc drive.

GameSpot’s complete review of the Series S is coming soon. Check out more of our next-gen Xbox launch coverage below:

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26 Best Retro Gaming Gifts: Mini Consoles, Arcade Cabinets, And More Gift Ideas

Though this holiday season will be led by the PS5 and Xbox Series X, there are plenty of gamers who also like to look backwards. Nostalgia for classic consoles and arcade hits has grown in recent years with the popularity of official mini consoles and affordable home arcade cabinets. There’s also a growing number of accessories that make gaming on retro consoles better than ever before. If you have a longtime gamer on your shopping list who loves retro games and arcades, we’ve rounded up all of the best gifts you can buy them this holiday season.

From retro consoles like the Sega Genesis Mini and the TurboGrafx-16 Mini to cool Arcade1Up cabinets and classic Nintendo merch, our gift guide for retro gamers has it all. Plus, see our complete guide to retro gaming in 2020 for more gift ideas and inspiration.

Keep in mind prices listed below indicate the products’ regular prices and don’t reflect any discounts you may find when you click through. With Black Friday coming up and retailers like Amazon and Best Buy discounting products regularly, it’s quite possible you can snag a great gift for a loved one for even cheaper.

For more gaming gift ideas, make sure to take a peek at our gift guides for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. And don’t forget to visit our gift guides hub for even more ideas this holiday season.

$80

The Sega Genesis Mini captures the iconic essence of the original console in miniature form with 40 pre-installed games from Sega’s 16-bit past–and two bonus ones. It comes with two wired controllers, an HDMI cable, and a power cable and USB adapter as well as games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage 2, and Earthworm Jim.

$100

The TurboGrafx-16 wasn’t as beloved in America as the Sega Genesis and SNES were, but its library of games are well worth revisiting. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini includes 57 pre-installed games from both the English TurboGrafx-16 library and the Japanese PC Engine library. This means you get Japan-only games like Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and Seirei Senshi Spriggan. There are even some great flourishes depending on the type of game format the original used: HuCard or CD. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini comes with the miniature console, a controller, an HDMI cable, and a power cable–you’ll need a USB adapter to plug it into a wall outlet.

$150

If you know someone who still loves playing their GameCube, then Eon Gaming’s GCHD Mk II is the perfect device for connecting it to a modern TV with HDMI. It plugs into DOL-001 model GameCube consoles, which feature both the digital and analog video outputs on the back. Once plugged in, they can use an HDMI cable to connect it to their TV. The Mk II model of the GCHD also includes analog output, which can be utilized with compatible component cables.

$150

Like the GCHD Mk II with the GameCube, Eon’s Super 64 lets users connect the Nintendo 64 to a modern TV with an HDMI cable. It’s compatible with all N64 models and is easy to set up as well. The Super 64 also features a Slick Mode that applies a post-processing filter to smooth out the edges of the in-game models.

$99

The mClassic is a plug-and-play graphics processor that applies post-processing effects to game consoles and scales content up to 4K. This makes jagged-looking games look smoother and sharper on 4K TVs. It’s not a life-changing experience, but it does produce a nicer-looking image. It also works with any HDMI-connected device, including HDMI-capable retro consoles as well as the GCHD Mk II and Super 64 adapters.

$25

If you’re shopping for a Genesis fan, then the 8Bitdo M30 controller is as good as it gets. It feels great to use with fighting games and retro titles, and you can use it on the Nintendo Switch, Sega Genesis Mini, and PC. Additionally, you can get a version that works with the original Sega Genesis.

$35

Retro-Bit’s Genesis pad is great because it includes wireless adapters for both USB devices and original Sega Genesis consoles. It also comes in a very nice, blue translucent case, which makes for great safe-keeping when it’s not in use.

$50

Nintendo Switch fans will get a kick out of the SN30 Pro+ controller, which features a lot of customization options and a look reminiscent of the Super Nintendo. Connecting it to a PC lets users customize everything from button remapping and macros as well as trigger sensitivity and more. It’s one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers for a reason and works with nearly every game on the platform.

$25

The PDP wired Fight Pad Pro is an excellent GameCube-style controller for the Nintendo Switch. It comes adorned with a number of different designs based on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate characters, including Sonic, Pikachu, and Mario. It also features interchangeable right sticks to allow for a more classic GameCube C-stick or a more modern analog stick.

$50

Those who prefer playing wirelessly will love PowerA’s GameCube-style controller, which feels very close to an actual GameCube controller–though its triggers are not analog. It features a number of great Pokemon designs and requires two AA batteries. One of its best features is the fact that users can connect this controller directly to the Nintendo Switch, so no dongle is required.

$55

If your loved one is a Dreamcast fan, then this modern take on a Dreamcast controller will surely make them a very happy gamer. It takes everything a Dreamcast controller needs and puts a modern twist on it, making it feel more in line with controllers you’d see for current platforms. It comes in a number of different colors and can even fit the Dreamcast’s LCD memory card, the VMU.

$35

Retro Fighters’ N64 controller, the Brawler64, is a modern take on Nintendo’s classic pad. It comes with a new style of analog stick that is more comfortable for people used to modern controllers, in addition to larger C buttons and two Z buttons, the latter of which are positioned like the triggers on an Xbox One controller. This allows users to press whichever one is more comfortable for them depending on the game.

$500

AtGames’ Legends Ultimate Arcade cabinet is pre-loaded with 300 games, ranging from arcade classics like Space Invaders, Centipede, and BurgerTime to console hits like The Lion King and Aladdin. The Legends Ultimate has a sturdy and snazzy build, with a wide range of control methods. The cabinet comes with two joysticks, a trackball, two spinners, and two sets of six buttons. Additionally, you can plug in third-party controllers. What makes the Legends Ultimate so versatile is that you can easily load more games with the included add-on tool. The Legends Ultimate is hard to find, but it will be available at Sam’s Club starting November 7.

$400

Arcade1Up makes some of the best and most affordable home arcade cabinets around, and the company’s Golden Tee cabinet is a delight. Loaded with four classic Golden Tee titles, this cabinet has an incredibly authentic look and, more importantly, play style. It’s on sale at Walmart throughout November for $300. It comes with a riser that ups the height to five feet, making it comfortable for standing play.

$500

Released earlier this year, Arcade1Up’s NBA Jam cabinet is one of the company’s coolest machines yet. With a great design and excellent controls, this is arguably the best way to play classic NBA Jam–one of the best sports games of all time. This bundle at Best Buy also comes with a matching stool and riser. Unlike some other Arcade1Up cabinets, you can play online multiplayer in NBA Jam. It’s loaded with the original game, NBA Jam Tournament Edition, and NBA Hangtime.

$130

Numskull’s Quarter Arcade cabinets are expertly handcrafted pint-sized machines that look great on a desk or shelf. At quarter scale, these are great gifts for those who may not have enough room for a full cabinet. The build quality is as good as any consumer full-size cabinet, though. You can pick up a Quarter Arcade cabinet for Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man, Galaxian, and Pac-Man (40th Anniversary edition) at the Geek Store for $130 each.

$20

This classic Super Mario shirt comes in seven different colors, each of which complements the white graphic quite well. It’s available in adult sizes ranging from small to XXL.

$230

Retro Nintendo fans will surely appreciate the Lego Nintendo Entertainment System, which is by far one of the cooler kits Lego has released in years. The 2,646-piece set builds a replica console, controller, Super Mario Bros. cart, and CRT TV. It’s an excellent display piece, especially when you turn the crank on the TV and watch Mario move across the screen that’s constructed entirely of tiny Lego tiles.

$50

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia’s Deluxe edition features a design that really stands out. It’s modeled after The Legend of Zelda’s gold cartridge and includes a matching black slipcase. The book itself covers the franchise’s history in exhausting detail and includes a bounty of gorgeous full-color illustrations.

$11

Paladone’s Nintendo coasters are designed to mirror NES cartridges. The set comes with eight different coasters featuring Super Mario, Metroid, The Legend of Zelda, and more.

$50

This remote-controlled lamp is bound to make Pac-Man fans smile. Measuring in at 6.5 x 7.5 inches, the lamp has multiple brightness settings as well as 12 classic Pac-Man sounds.

$18

If you have a classic arcade game fan on your list, they might appreciate some decor to add to their game room walls. This set of four 8 x 10-inch prints features Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Ms. Pac-Man.

$30

Collection of Mana brings Seiken Densetsu 3 (renamed Trials of Mana) to North America for the first time, and it features a full English localization as well. In addition to the rare game, this collection also compiles the excellent Secret of Mana and the series’ first game, Final Fantasy Adventure.

$30

The Sega Genesis Mini is great, but Sega Genesis Classics features more than 50 classic games that users can play with their favorite console’s controllers. It includes games like Gunstar Heroes, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Shinobi 3 as well as Ristar, Streets of Rage 2, and Revenge of Shinobi.

$26

The classic 16-bit Disney games are hard to beat in the hearts of many old-school gamers, and this collection compiles two of the best. The Lion King and the Genesis version of Aladdin are both here, as are the Japanese versions and Game Boy ports. The Lion King even includes options for both the SNES and Genesis versions. It’s a nice package for Disney fans, especially those who have a soft spot for these classic games.

$29

Mega Man has been treated to a lot of great collections over the years, and this one compiles the entire Mega Man X series. From Mega Man X to X8, all of the games are here. It also features a Mega Man X museum full of art and information in addition to an X Challenge mode.

Kerbal Space Program 2 Has Been Delayed Again Into 2022

Kerbal Space Program 2, the physics-based space explorer sequel, has been delayed out of 2021. In a post to the game’s official forums, creative director Nate Simpson shared the news that the game, initially delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, is now further away.

“Kerbal Space Program 2 will release in 2022 instead of fall 2021,” Simpson wrote. “We knew we were taking on an immense technical and creative challenge when we started this project. We’ve heard time and again from this community that quality is paramount, and we feel the same way.” With this in mind, the team has delayed the game to ensure its quality.

“We’re creating a reliable foundation on which players and modders alike can build for another decade or more,” Simpson says. “That involves solving problems that have never been solved before, and that takes time.”

He went on to tease that the game is making “huge leaps,” and that it’s been hard to keep everything they’re working on a secret. “We can’t express how much we’re looking forward to soaking up all your reactions,” he said.

The team is promising new screens, dev diaries, and other videos in the future to keep players informed on the upcoming game.

It’s been a turbulent year for the development team behind Kerbal Space Program 2. Bloomberg uncovered an incident where the game’s publisher, Take-Two, poached the team working on the game for a new team, causing the original studio behind the game to be shuttered. It’s an incredibly strange story.

GameSpot got to check out the sequel at Gamescom 2019–you can read the preview here.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Sales Surge As GTA Online Sets More Records

Take-Two, the company that owns Rockstar Games and 2K Games, released its latest earnings report this week, and in particular, Red Dead Redemption II and Grand Theft Auto V are doing very well.

Red Dead Redemption 2 net bookings–that is, how much money Take-Two made from the game–jumped by 124 percent during the July-September quarter. This include 106 percent growth in full-game sales, Take-Two said. It would appear that, like many other games, Red Dead Redemption II enjoyed a surge in sales as people continued to stay home during COVID-19 lockdowns.

In conjunction with the spike in sales, Take-Two reported that new player growth rose by 47 percent during the period. Additionally, microtransaction sales–which are called “recurrent consumer spending” at Take-Two–rose year-over-year for Red Dead Online by 96 percent, exceeding expectations.

In total, Red Dead Redemption II has sold 34 million copies to date. And more content is coming to Red Dead Online down the track, Take-Two said.

Moving to GTA V and GTA Online, microtransaction spending in GTA Online was ahead of Take-Two’s forecast for the period (which it never disclosed in the first place). This fiscal second quarter was also GTA Online’s best-ever second quarter in its lifetime based on active players and new players.

Despite its age, Take-Two is not expecting GTA Online to slow down soon. In fact, Take-Two said it expects the game to reach a new all-time high for microtransaction spending during the current fiscal year. This will presumably be helped in part by the biggest update yet for GTA Online, which is coming soon. It hasn’t been officially announced, but management said it will include a new area and a new take on the fan-favorite heists experience.

GTA Online will likely see another jolt after that, as Rockstar is releasing a free-to-play standalone version of the game exclusively on PS5 for a few months, after which it will come to Xbox Series X. In addition to this, a new edition of GTA V for PS5 and Xbox Series X is also in the works. The game has already sold 135 million copies to become one of the most successful games in history, and it’s set to grow even bigger when its next-gen editions are released in 2021.

Take-Two’s sales report also revealed the news that Kerbal Space Program 2 has been delayed again.

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PS5 Already Sold Out In Japan, Sony Warns

Sony’s PlayStation 5 is days away from launch, but if you haven’t preordered, you’re likely out of luck–even in Japan, the system’s home country. Sony has announced that you won’t be able to buy the system from store shelves on day one.

Video Games Chronicle is reporting that the PS5 launch allotment in Japan is already sold out, warning potential customers that “due to the high interest and many orders from users, the launch is sold out by the reserved amount.”

Sony also said that it will not hold in-store events for the PS5 due to COVID-19, so as to “ensure the safety of customers, retailers, and staff.” The company has asked customers to check with the store they have preordered from to see how their console will be received.

This is not surprising, as the PS5 has been very difficult to buy in many territories, with the system selling through release allocations. Sony has called its shot early, saying that the PS5–like the PS2 and PS4 before it–will sell over 100 million units.

If you haven’t gotten your hands on a PS5 preorder in the US, keep an eye on GameSpot’s preorder guide–and watch in the coming weeks as our launch coverage rolls out.

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14 Mins Of Xbox Series S Gameplay – Doom Eternal, Gears Of War 5, Forza Horizon 4 And More

Microsoft’s next-generation consoles, the Xbox Series X and S, are finally almost here. We’ve got our hands on both systems, and in a new video, we’re showing off some footage of games you might know running on the digital-only Xbox Series S.

The system is relatively less powerful than the Series X, but it is no slouch. As you can see in the video, games like Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy XV, Forza Horizon 4, Gears 5, The Outer Worlds, and Yakuza: Like A Dragon look very solid running on the miniature console. In particular, the horsepower of the new consoles helps keep the frame rate smooth and steady.

Be sure to watch the full video to catch all the gameplay. GameSpot will have lots more on the Xbox Series S and X consoles in the days ahead, so keep checking back for more!

0:00 – Doom Eternal

01:52 – Final Fantasy XV

03:02 – Forza Horizon 4

06:25 – Gears of War 5

09:51 – The Outer Worlds

11:20 – Yakuza: Like A Dragon

Nintendo Switch: The Updated Top 10 Sellers List Has Some Amazing Milestones

Nintendo has updated their top 10 all-time Switch sellers list after releasing their Switch sales figures, and there’s some amazing numbers in there. Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to have a blistering first year after six months on sale, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is still selling well, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has become the system’s third 20-million seller.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is up to 26.04 million sales, up from 22.4 million units last quarter. At that time, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was on 26.7 million sales, and you might expect the gap to have narrowed significantly–but the kart racer also sold incredibly this quarter, jumping to 28.99 million units. The 2017 Switch port of a 2014 Wii U title (which was also that system’s highest seller, at 8.45 million units) continues to be a huge success.

While Mario Kart Wii is still technically the best-selling Mario Kart game, having sold 37.38 million units, if you combine the sales of Mario Kart 8 on Wii U and Switch you get a total sales figure of 37.44 million units–making it the best-selling game in the series.

There are no new entries from last quarter, although Super Mario 3D All-Stars got off to such a strong start (5.21 million sales in two weeks) that we could see it overtake New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe in the future.

The system now has three games that have sold over 20 million units–and with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continuing to sell very well, and Pokemon Sword/Shield being re-released with the DLC season pass bundled in, both games are likely to reach this milestone too. For comparison, the Nintendo DS–still the company’s best-selling console–had just three games that sold 20 million+ in their lifetime. The Wii, meanwhile, had 7 (and 4 titles above 30-million, including the pack-in Wii Sports).

Here’s the full top 10, with previous quarter figures (showing sales figures from just three months earlier), courtesy of Vooks.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (28.99 million, from 26.74)
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (26.04 million, from 22.4)
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (21.10 million, from 19.99)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (19.74, from 18.6)
Pokemon Sword/Shield (19.02 million, from 18.22)
Super Mario Odyssey (18.99 million, from 18.06)
Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee (12.49 million, from 12.2)
Super Mario Party (12.10 million, from 10.94)
Splatoon 2 (11.27 million, from 10.71)
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe (8.32 million, from 7.44)

These figures mean that several series, including Animal Crossing, Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Mario Party, and Splatoon, have their best-selling entry on Switch.

Other Switch first-party games to sell over 1 million units include:

Luigi’s Mansion 3
Ring Fit Adventure
Super Mario Maker 2
Astral Chain
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Paper Mario: The Origami King
Super Mario 3D All-Stars

As Nintendo Life notes, the company has stated that five third-party games have also sold over 1 million units on Switch. However, the company has not revealed which games have achieved this figure. As always, it’s first-party Nintendo games that have enjoyed the most success on the system.

With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X releasing this month, it’ll be interesting to see how the Switch fares over the holiday period and the months following. An NPD analyst believes that, with new consoles scarce, the Switch will be this holiday’s top seller.

EA Comments On Potential Price Increases For Next-Gen Games On PS5 And Xbox Series X

Some next-generation games, including NBA 2K21 and the Demon’s Souls remake, carry a price tag of $10 USD above current-gen pricing. $70 USD could become the norm for next-gen, and now one of gaming’s biggest publishers has weighed in on the possibility of higher prices.

EA CFO Blake Jorgensen said during an earnings call that it’s premature to discuss price increases, but he noted that games are becoming richer experiences that cost more money to make.

“We’ve always said games are getting more expensive. The experience is getting deeper. The time that people are playing games is getting longer. One might argue that that might require a higher price point over time, but we’ll address that as we get closer to more games coming into the next-gen console transition,” Jorgensen said.

“What I default back to is, let’s stay focused on the excitement of what we can do with new games and price will follow that. We’ll figure that out. I don’t want people to read into that—’we’re going to raise prices or not.’ We don’t know that yet. What we do know is we’re going to be able to do a lot more things with the new consoles,” he added.

Jorgensen is not the first gaming executive to point out that the cost of game development has increased, and thus a price increase for the consumer might be in order. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick defended NBA 2K21’s $70 price point by saying, “The bottom line is that we haven’t seen a front-line price increase for nearly 15 years, and production costs have gone up 200 to 300%.”

Before that, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden remarked that the cost of developing games has increased by 10 times, and all the while, the price of new games has stayed steady at $60 USD. “If you don’t have elasticity on the price-point, but you have huge volatility on the cost line, the model becomes more difficult. I think this generation is going to see those two imperatives collide,” Layden said of the new generation of consoles.

EA is presumably working on multiple next-gen games, one of which we know is a new Battlefield game for 2021. These games don’t have prices yet, but it will be interesting to see how it all shakes out.