Over 18 million copies of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have been sold in less than two months.

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According to Nintendo's sales data for the first quarter of 2023,

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Zelda has rapidly climbed the all-time Switch charts to become the ninth best-selling game, contributing to record profits.

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In 2023, Nintendo has reported a profit increase of 52% compared to the previous year.

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This is largely due to the fact that its Super Mario Bros film is the surprisingly highest-grossing film of 2023, garnering over $1.3 billion.

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In addition, Zelda, which first appeared on the gaming scene in 1986, has once again proved indispensable to the developer.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the latest installment in the series, was released in May and has sold an impressive 18.51 million copies worldwide.

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The game was an instant hit after selling over 10 million copies within three days.

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It was released as a direct sequel to the immensely popular game Breath of the Wild, which has sold 30.65 million copies to date.

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Netflix's decision to cancel a fan favorite series has many people downhearted.

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