Upcoming Japanese eShop releases – January 6, 2022
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on its platforms for the week of January 6, 2022. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
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Nintendo president warns of more supply issues for Switch in 2022
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2022 may continue to bring about supply issues for Switch consoles, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said this week. This comes amid the usual reasons of semiconductors and logistical issues that we’ve been seeing not just across the gaming industry, but the larger technology field.
Furukawa did say that Nintendo’s end of 2021 sales were good, and the Switch OLED model contributed to that strong performance. However, Black Friday saw its fair share of issues. Nintendo used air transportation to help with demand and in Europe the company used rail transportation for the first time.
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LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set out in January
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Following last week’s leak, the LEGO Group has set a release date for the new LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone set, which was conceived by 24-year-old, UK based LEGO superfan Viv Grannell through the LEGO Ideas platform. Fans will be able to pick up the product starting on January 1, 2022.
LEGO Ideas Sonic the Hedgehog Green Hill Zone has 1,125 pieces, including five minifigures. It features an updated version of Sonic, Crabmeat, Moto Bug, Dr. Eggman, and the Phantom Ruby. Buyers will also receive ten boxes of golden-colored Rings and a Technic lever to spring Sonic and friends into the air. Additionally, you can earn a gem reward as you build the set.
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Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for 2021
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With 2021 coming to a close, Nintendo has revealed the top 30 best-selling games on the Japanese Switch eShop for the year.
It’s Monster Hunter Rise that managed to take the top spot. Among Us was a hit as well, as the game is right behind at #2. The recently-released Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl come in at #3 and #5 respectively.
Here’s the full list:
Noel the Mortal Fate out for Switch in February
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Noel the Mortal Fate now has a release date on Switch. The game will launch on February 10, 2022, Playism, Vaka Game Magazine, and Kawano announced today.
Playism has confirmed that Noel the Mortal Fate will have upgraded elements when it comes to Switch like new illustrations. Fans can also look forward to a new Season 3.5 story.
Fire Emblem Heroes announces Like Clockwork summoning event
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have announced a new Like Clockwork summoning event for Fire Emblem Heroes, which features special Heroes who have donned elegant kimonos. The 5-star Hero Kyza: Tiger of Fortune will also appear as a Score Reward in the next Tempest Trials+ event.
Like Clockwork features Reginn: Bearing Dawn (voiced by Megan Shipman, art by 8ichibi8), Fafnir: Fresh Ambition (voiced by Griffin Puatu, art by Niji Hayashi), Lyre: Lap Cat of Luxury (voiced by Kelly Baskin, art by kaya8), and Dagr: New Year Jotnar as a duo (voiced by Alejandra Evette + Erika Harlacher, art by cuboon). Reginn has the skills
Nioavellir Lots, Seior Shell, Swift Sparrow 3, and Cross Spur Atk. Fafnir can use Nioavellir Sprig, Glimmer, Atk/Spd Solo 4, Disarm Trap 3, and Rouse Atk/Def 4. As for Lyre, the available skills include Sparkling Fang, Luna, Atk/Spd Catch 3, and Chill Atk/Def 2. Finally, Dagr’s lineup is Jotnar Bow, Luna, Atk/Spd Push 4, Sun-Twin Wing, Atk/Def Rein 3.
First-person slasher Succubus planned for Switch
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Madmind Studio, the developer behind Agony, has announced that its new first-person slasher Succubus will be released on Switch. Console Labs will be handling the port.
Succubus has you playing as Vydija, a demonic succubus who’s on a mission to regain her kingdom. Her skills can be used to take revenge on enemies across the campaign’s 21 levels as well as ranked arenas. The game promises 40 weapons and 20 special powers. Attacking can be done with your claws, but also with bone swords, clubs, and other weapons.
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Putt-Putt Travels Through Time, Freddi Fish 3 coming to Switch
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A pair of classic point-and-click adventure games will soon be appearing on Switch, as eShop listings have revealed that Putt-Putt Travels Through Time and Freddi Fish 3: The Case of the Stolen Conch Shell are inbound for the console. They were made by Humongous Entertainment in the late ’90s, though UFO Interactive is handling these titles for Nintendo’s system.
Below are overviews and trailers for both games:
Justice Chronicles gameplay
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Some early gameplay has emerged for Justice Chronicles, the latest RPG from Kemco. 47 minutes of footage is now live.
For more on Justice Chronicles, read the following overview:
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Shin Megami Tensei V soundtrack to release in Japan
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Original (12/24): Atlus will release the original soundtrack for Shin Megami Tensei V in Japan, the company announced today.
117 tracks will be included, spread out across five CDs. The package also comes with a booklet with commentary on each piece of music.
Here’s the full listing for the Shin Megami Tensei V soundtrack (some titles may contain spoilers):
