E3 2022 confirmed digital-only
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The Entertainment Software Association has provided an update on E3 2022, confirming that the show will once again be digital-only.
Given how the coronavirus pandemic is still very much a serious issue, today’s news doesn’t come as much of a surprise. However, there are some shows such as CES 2022 that have gone forward with an in-person event despite the Omicron variant that has very much contributed to an uptick in cases as of late.
The ESA said in a statement to GamesBeat:
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Nintendo hosting 2022 New Year Switch eShop sale
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Nintendo has started up a new sale on the North American Switch eShop in celebration of the new year. You can save big on various titles including ARMS, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Mario Tennis Aces, Super Mario Maker 2, and more.
Below is the full lineup of titles included in the sale:
QuickSpot gets surprise Switch release from Bandai Namco
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Bandai Namco has just come out with a bit of an unconventional Switch game titled QuickSpot.
Japan originally received it last April. It’s a spot the difference puzzle game that “stimulates the brain and trains the eyes with fun games where players try to find mistakes, fit puzzle pieces, and uncover hidden objects in a gallery of creative images.” Other features include new game types, a new Party Mode, and various new illustrations.
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Windjammers 2 making of documentary
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Dotemu today published an in-depth documentary on Windjammers 2’s development ahead of the game’s launch next month.
It’s been more than 25 years since the original title released on the NeoGeo. The documentary features input from Windjammers 2’s development team as well as appearances from creators behind the original game and the passionate community behind the series.
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Nintendo Download – January 6, 2022 (North America)
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It’s time for the latest North American Nintendo Download report for the week of January 6, 2022. The latest releases include Justice Chronicles, Theatre of Sorrows, and more.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Dead Cells The Queen & The Sea DLC animated trailer
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The Queen & The Sea DLC for Dead Cells goes live today, and we have a new trailer to celebrate. We previously received a gameplay video, but the one for today is entirely animated.
Below is some additional information about the DLC:
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Switch sold 5.3 million units in Japan in 2021
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New data from Famitsu has revealed that Switch sold 5.3 million Switch units in Japan in 2021. That’s based on sales recorded between December 28, 2020 and December 19, 2021 while factoring all models – standard, Lite, and OLED.
Switch performed similarly year-over-year. In 2020, the console sold 5.1 million units in Japan.
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Touken Ranbu Warriors trailer introduces Tsurumaru Kuninaga
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DMM Games, Nitroplus, Omega Force, and Ruby Party shared the latest character trailer for Touken Ranbu Warriors today that highlights Tsurumaru Kuninaga. Soma Saito voices the character in the game.
Thanks to the official site, we have some background information on Tsurumaru straight from Koei Tecmo. Read the character’s bio below.
3DS eShop charts – January 5, 2022
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Pixel Game Maker Series Medium-Naut gameplay
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Gameplay has surfaced for Pixel Game Maker Series Medium-Naut, a science-fiction horror action game from La-Mulana creator Takumi Naramura. We’ve got 18 minutes of footage.
Here’s a whole bunch of information about the game: