• Nintendo's game sales for The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario franchises were down in September 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. However, the company's overall performance in the month was still impressive, with strong sales of other games and continued growth in its Nintendo Switch console sales.

• The article notes that the decline in Zelda and Mario game sales is not entirely unexpected, as these franchises typically see their biggest sales during new game releases. The lack of major new releases in these series in September 2022 contributed to the year-over-year decline.

• Despite the dip in Zelda and Mario game sales, Nintendo's overall performance in September 2022 remained strong. The company saw increased sales of other titles, such as Splatoon 3, and continued to see steady demand for the Nintendo Switch console, which has now sold over 114 million units worldwide.