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Psychological Moats of Gaming Giants 27 June 2026

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1. Nintendo Switch 2 Becomes Second Fastest-Selling Console in U.S. History

Source: 🇯🇵 GIGAZINE

Market research firm Circana reports the Nintendo Switch 2 sold 5.9 million units in the U.S. in its first 12 months, the second-best launch year ever for a home console.

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2. 'Uma Musume' Goes All-In on Ramen With Its Quirky New Training Scenario

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Cygames' 'Uma Musume Pretty Derby' adds a ramen-themed training scenario on June 29, where deciding which region's noodles to eat—and when—becomes a core strategy. We tried it early.

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3. Riot Unveils 'League of Legends Classic,' Reviving Old Champions and Items

Source: 🇯🇵 4Gamer.net − 最新記事

Riot Games announced 'League of Legends Classic,' a new mode that lets players experience past champions and items, with full details coming at the MSI Final in July.

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