Author: Game Infliction

If you bought a Nintendo Switch 2 in June, the odds are good you also bought Mario Kart World. In fact, according to Circana, 82% of Nintendo Switch 2 purchasers also picked up Mario Kart World.

That comes from Circana’s June report, which shared that the Nintendo Switch 2 is officially the fastest-selling video game console in the U.S. In total, the Nintendo Switch sold 1.6 million units in the U.S. in June, beating out the PlayStation 4’s previous record of 1.1 million units in November of 2012.

Of those 1.6 million unit sales, 82% either purchased the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle, or bought the game standalone. This helped propel Mario Kart World to become the third best-selling game of the month in Circana’s rankings, though it’s possible it could have ranked even higher due to the exclusion of Nintendo’s digital data from the sales charts.

As a comparison point, when the Nintendo Switch 1 launched, over 100% of new console owners that month also purchased its launch game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, worldwide. Yes, the game sold more copies on Switch than Nintendo did Switch systems. “This may be attributed to people who purchased both a limited edition of the game to collect and a second version to play,” Nintendo suggested at the time. So Mario Kart World isn’t quite beating those numbers.

But it may also be doing even better in other countries. According to a report from Wccftech, attach rate for the game to system in France was over 95%.

Additionally, we learned from Circana this morning that 32% of Nintendo Switch 2 purchasers in June also bought a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, helping make it the best-selling accessory of the month in the U.S. by dollar sales.

Unshockingly, one of the reasons people are buying Mario Kart World is because it’s pretty dang good. We gave the game an 8/10, saying that it “may not make the most convincing case that going open-world was the boost the series needed, but excellent multiplayer racing, incredible polish, and the thrilling new Knockout Tour mode still more than live up to its legacy.”

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to rvalentine@ign.com.

Since the Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June, we’ve only had one first-party bundle available. We knew the Mario Kart World bundle would be a limited-time offer, but now we know that the next big console exclusive to get a bundle will be Pokémon: Legends Z-A.

The new bundle, announced right after the Pokémon Presents July 2025 livestream, will mirror its Mario Kart counterpart by offering the system with a digital download code for the game, and is already available for preorder at retailers like Target and Best Buy.

Call of Duty fans believe they’ve discovered proof that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will let players carry over their Black Ops 6 skins.

With the ESRB rating now confirming Black Ops 7 will be rated M 17+ and available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, and last-gen consoles PS4 and Xbox One, a throwaway line in the rating summary reveals there’ll be weapons that feature “marijuana/joints/paraphernalia: players’ characters inhaling marijuana from a bong-like structure attached to a rifle; players’ characters smoking joints or inhaling through bongs as part of execution sequences.”

Many players are interpreting this as reference to the Dank Days Tracer Pack from Black Ops 6, a bundle that includes a number of skins, finishing moves, and perks like weapon charms and sprays associated with weed.

If fans are on the money, this would indirectly confirm that the premium content available in Black Ops 6 — yes, even the silly stuff — will carry over to Black Ops 7. And while some players are delighted that they get to keep their skins for the new Call of Duty instalment, not everyone’s happy about it.

“So all the stupid s**t is being carried over,” said one player, while another simply wrote: “Carry forward confirmed, huge L.”

Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — which was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 last month — is the first ever consecutive release within the Black Ops sub-series. Matt Cox, General Manager of Call of Duty, insisted that “as a team, our vision from the start was to create a back-to-back series experience for our players that embraced the uniqueness of the Black Ops sub-franchise.” It’s set to star Milo Ventimiglia, Kiernan Shipka, and Michael Rooker, with Ventimiglia portraying David Mason, Shipka as new character Emma Kagen, and Rooker reprising his Black Ops 2 role of Mike Harper.

We know it’ll feature the Skirmish and Overload multiplayer modes as well a 20v20 wingsuit option as details of a developer-only Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 playtest were accidentally released to all fans on the Call of Duty app. Whoops.

Last month, Activision pulled controversial adverts placed inside Black Ops 6 and Warzone loadouts, insisting they were a “feature test” published “in error.” It’s worth remembering that Black Ops 6 is a premium, $70 game, and this year’s Black Ops 7 is expected to jump to $80 after Microsoft said that gamers will see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season.

Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world’s biggest gaming sites and publications. She’s also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.

Want codes for Grimoires Reborn? This is the follow-up to Grimoires Era, so if you’re looking for codes for that Roblox game, we’ve got everything you need to know. This page also explains how to redeem codes if you’re unsure of how it works!

Working Grimoires Reborn Codes (July 2025)

Here are all the current active codes you can redeem in Grimoires Reborn, as well as the rewards you’ll get from them:

• RELEASE! – 5 Grimoire Spins (NEW)
• FUNZY – 10 Aura Spins, 10 Race Spins (NEW)

Expired Grimoires Reborn Codes (July 2025)

Unfortunately, these codes have expired and will no longer work:

• DUNGEONFIX!
• SORRYFORCOMPASS

How to Redeem Grimoires Reborn Codes

Before you can redeem codes for Grimoires Reborn you’ll need to follow a few simple steps:

1. Launch Grimoires Reborn on Roblox.
2. Press the “Menu” button on the left side of your screen.
3. Then, press the “Info” button on the left side of your screen. This will reveal a new window.
4. Enter your code into the area to the left of the big blue “REDEEM” button and tap that button when you’re ready.

Why Isn’t My Grimoires Reborn Code Working?

There are two main reasons why a code usually doesn’t work in any Roblox game and the same goes for this experience:

• The code is expired
• The code has been entered incorrectly

If a code has been entered incorrectly or has expired, you’ll see a message that says, “Failed to redeem code” To stop this from happening, we recommend copying and pasting the code directly from this article. We check and test each code before we add them to our article. However, when copying them, you can sometimes accidentally include an extra space somewhere. This is why you should always double-check that there aren’t any additional spaces!

Where to Find More Grimoires Reborn Codes

We’ll update this article when new codes are added so you can always check back here and keep up-to-date with the latest codes. But, if you’d prefer to search for some Grimoires Reborn codes on your own, you can check the dedicated Discord server. If you’re already in the Discord for Grimoires Era, this is the same one.

What is Grimoires Reborn in Roblox?

Grimoires Reborn is a fantasy RPG inspired by the Black Clover anime. It’s a rework of the original Roblox game Grimoires Era with new systems and enhanced visuals. Hop back into the grind as you defeat bandits to complete quests and level up. You’ll want to take advantage of the codes in this guide so you can get the best grimoires for how you want to play. Whether that’s speeding through quests or battling other players in PvP.

Jeffrey Lerman is a freelance game journalist for IGN who has been covering games for over a decade. You can follow him on Bluesky.