Name: Red Dead Redemption 2 the fourth best-selling game of all time
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Description: Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially become the fourth best-selling game of all time, surpassing Mario Kart 8 with over 79 million copies sold. Meanwhile, Nintendo president Shuntaru Furukawa has eased fan concerns about a possible Switch 2 price hike.

Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption 2 has officially become the fourth best-selling game of all time, surpassing Mario Kart 8 with over 79 million copies sold. Meanwhile, Nintendo president Shuntaru Furukawa has eased fan concerns about a possible Switch 2 price hike.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 has reached a significant milestone, selling over 79 million copies and becoming the fourth best-selling video game of all time. This achievement was announced during a Take-Two investor call, which also noted that the Red Dead series has now sold a total of 106 million units. 

In other gaming news, Nintendo confirmed it does not plan to raise the price of the upcoming Switch 2 console, despite rising component costs, unless there are major external changes such as tariffs. Additionally, Amazon's Mass Effect TV series will feature an original story set after the original trilogy, with production expected to begin no earlier than late 2026.

Red Dead Redemption 2 the fourth best-selling game of all time

What's up everybody, Damian here and in today's gaming news, Red Dead Redemption 2 reaches a significant sales milestone, Nintendo comments on the possibility of raising the price of the Switch 2, and we've got an update on the Mass Effect TV series. This is your Daily Fix. Amid confirmation that GTA 6 has been delayed again, we have word that Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2 has become the fourth best-selling game of all time. As detailed in Publisher Take-Two's investor call yesterday, November 6th, the sequel has sold over 79 million units, making it the best-selling title of the last seven years in the US based on dollar sales, and taking sales of the entire series to 106 million. To give that some context, think of all the hugely successful games that have been released in the last seven years, Animal Crossing New Horizons, Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring to name but a few, as well as everything that's been released over the last few decades, apart from Minecraft, GTA 5, and Wii Sports, which have sold 350 million, 220 million, and 82.9 million copies, respectively, Red Dead Redemption 2 has outsold everything. With 79 million sales, that puts Red Dead 2 just ahead of the prior fourth place, Mario Kart 8's estimated 78 million sales, as well as PUBG at 75 million, The Oregon Trail, 65 million, Terraria, 64 million, The Witcher 3, 60 million, and the original 1985 Super Mario Brothers, 58 million. You'd think then that Red Dead Redemption 3 is a dead cert, but Rockstar has yet to announce a sequel, and since GTA 6 won't be out for another year, I would guess that we won't get Red Dead 3 until sometime in the 2030s. Moving on, Nintendo has suggested it is comfortable with Switch 2's current price point, despite rising component costs and recent price hikes by both PlayStation and Xbox. Speaking during a shareholder Q&A session, company president Shintaro Furukawa said Nintendo believed Switch 2 would continue to retain its profitability, despite the rising prices of some components. He said they could offset these against unspecified savings made through ongoing mass production efforts. Fans have taken the statement as a signal that Nintendo does not have plans to raise the price of Switch 2 in the near future, though Furukawa does go on to caveat his response regarding the matter of tariffs. He said, We believe that we'll be able to maintain the current level of profitability for hardware for the time being unless there are significant changes in external factors, such as a shift in tariff assumptions or other unexpected events. Nintendo has so far resisted the urge to increase Switch 2's price amid a turbulent year of tariffs, though the company has offset some of its losses with price rises for Switch 2 accessories, as well as a price increase for the aging Switch 1. Both Sony and Microsoft have increased the cost of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S respectively, domestically and internationally. And finally today, Amazon's upcoming Mass Effect TV adaptation will focus on an original story rather than rehashing BioWare's classic trilogy of video games starring Commander Shepard. BioWare revealed the news today as part of its annual N7 Day celebrations, as it hinted at what's next for the Mass Effect franchise. Mass Effect boss Mike Gamble wrote in a blog post, We've been partnering closely with Amazon, and we're really excited with what the talented team over there is coming up with. The writers' room is going strong, and we've got a lot figured out about how it fits within the Mass Effect canon and where it sits in respect to the new game. The show will explore a brand new story within the universe's timeline, and will be set after the original trilogy. It won't be a retread of Commander Shepard's story, because after all, that's your story, isn't it? Back in August, Amazon was spotted as having listed a Q4 2026 production date for the series, meaning it is still a year away from shooting. At the time, a placeholder plot description was shared that read like a rehash of Mass Effect 1's plot. But Amazon's Fallout series has won over fans and newcomers alike by telling an original story woven into that franchise's existing lore. As previously announced, Fast and Furious 9 scribe Daniel Casey is attached as Mass Effect's writer, while Star Trek Beyond and Mindhunter writer Doug Jung is set to serve as showrunner. Back in the world of video games, progress is continuing on the still-untitled Mass Effect 5, which, like Andromeda, is believed to be set hundreds of years after the original Mass Effect trilogy. And that's your Daily Fix for Friday, November 7th. If you're looking for something new to play and a way to give back, head over to Humble and grab eight amazing games for just $14.99, including Total War Warhammer 3, Another Crab's Treasure, No More Heroes 3, Etrian Odyssey HD, Beirut A New Age, Synergy, Spin Hero, and Paleo Pines. Every purchase supports No Kid Hungry, a non-profit that provides meals to students in need across the U.S. Build your library, make an impact, and help end childhood hunger. Head on over to Humblebundle.com and start playing today. I'm Damon Hatfield, and for all your video game news, stay tuned to IGN. you

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