September 2021 NPD: top 20 best-selling games in the U.S.
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NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of September 2021. The results can be found below.
Pokemon Unite announces Halloween Festival, adding Greedent
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Pokemon Unite has announced a new Halloween Festival that will see the debut of Greedent.
Outside of this new playable character, we’ll be seeing a slew of special outfits. These include Bandit Style: Lucario and Bonfire Style: Charizard, along with new looks for Eldgeoss, Wigglytuff, and Zeraora (Holowear). Players will have new customization options such as Pikachu Mask (Halloween), Pointed Hat (Halloween), and Candy Bag (Halloween). New content will also be available in the Unite Snapshot feature.
Here’s a trailer highlighting all of the new content for Pokemon Unite including the arrival of Greedent:
More: Pokemon Unite, Tencent, Timi Studio Group
Pokemon reveals new balloon for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 2021
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Pokemon will again have a presence at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but for the 2021 edition, a new wrinkle is being thrown into the mix as Pikachu will be joined by Eevee. We have a first look at the balloon design above.
Pokemon first appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2001, and we’ve seen three versions of a Pikachu balloon. With Eevee in 2021, it’s the fourth Pokemon balloon and the first time another creature from the franchise will join the Electric-type Pokemon.
Speaking of today’s news, The Pokemon Company vice president of marketing Colin Palmer said:
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Crystar confirmed for English Switch release in the west
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The Switch version of Crystar will be released in English as part of its newly-announced western release. Just a few moments ago, NIS America announced plans to distribute the action RPG in North America and Europe.
It was revealed yesterday that FuRyu is planning a Switch version of Crystar. While Japan is getting the game on February 24, 2022, NIS America will have it ready to go in Spring 2022 in the west.
Here’s an overview of the game:
More: Crystar, FuRyu, NIS America, top
UK software sales – October 18, 2021
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Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda trailer
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Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda isn’t too far away now, and Nintendo has now come out with a new trailer to promote the product.
As a reminder, the device includes The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Additionally, Nintendo is including the Game & Watch title Vermin with Link as a playable character. A digital clock and timer are thrown in as a couple of extra bonuses as well.
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – October 17, 2021
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It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, a couple of titles appear for the first time including Touken Ranbu Warriors and Chocobo GP.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between September 30 and October 6.
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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined delayed to Spring 2022
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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined has been delayed and will no longer release this year as originally planned. On Twitter, it was announced that the game has been pushed back to Spring 2022. This is due to unspecified circumstances.
Pocky & Rocky Reshrined was announced a year ago as KiKi KaiKai: Kuro Mantle no Nazo. It was confirmed for a western release soon after. And back in March of this year, the game was first planned for a Fall 2021 debut.
More: Natsume, Natsume Atari
Shin Megami Tensei V daily demon vol. 160 – Yatagarasu
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For the latest Shin Megami Tensei V demon trailer, we have a look at Yatagarasu. It has appeared in all of the series’ mainline titles as well as Persona games and more.
Here’s some background information on Yatagarasu, courtesy of the Megami Tensei Wiki:
More: Atlus, Shin Megami Tensei V
Switch eShop deals – Blasphemous, Blossom Tales, Hob, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3, Slay the Spire, Sonic, more
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A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Blasphemous, Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King, Hob: The Definitive Edition, RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, Slay the Spire, Sonic games, and more.
Here are the full highlights:
