Nintendo discusses current scale of active users on Switch, “many” new titles planned for fiscal year
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
During a financial call last week, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa weighted in on the current scale of active users on Switch.
Perhaps as expected, the system saw “a substantial increase” after the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, though that taped off slightly afterward. Things picked up again during the holidays. After decreasing again a bit after the new year, it sounds like there was another boost after the release of Monster Hunter Rise.
In relaying this information, Furukawa added that he believes Switch still has strong momentum and there are “many” new titles planned for the fiscal year.
Furukawa’s full words:
More: top
Nintendo on its Switch hardware sales forecast, production not caught up to demand
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
For the fiscal year ending March 2022, Nintendo anticipates that it will ship 25.50 million hardware units for Switch. The company was asked about this during the Q&A portion of its financial results call last week.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa explained:
Curved Space delayed to July on Switch
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Maximum Games and Only by Midnight are moving the release date of their arcade-style twin-stick shooter Curved Space. Originally planned for June 18, the title will now arrive for Switch on July 13.
To recap, here’s an overview of Curved Space:
Nintendo Download – May 13, 2021 (North America) – Famicom Detective Club, Subnautica, more
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
SnowRunner – $39.99 (available May 18)
Subnautica – $29.99 (available May 14)
Subnautica: Below Zero – $29.99 (available May 14)
More: Nintendo Download, top
Famitsu sales (4/26/21 – 5/9/21)
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream announced for May 26
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 0 comments
Square Enix will host a Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary Special live stream on May 26, the company announced today. The event will cover “all of the latest information about what’s going on – and what’s yet to come – in the world of Dragon Quest.”
Here’s the official description:
Samurai Warriors 5 gets new theme song trailer
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Koei Tecmo today issued the latest video for Samurai Warriors 5. It’s a theme song trailer, which features vocals from EXILE.
Here’s the official introduction and actual video:
More: Koei Tecmo, Omega Force, Samurai Warriors 5
Ys VIII announced as next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Ys VIII will be offered as the next Nintendo Switch Online Game Trial in Japan, Nintendo has announced. Those with an active subscription can play the game entirely free between May 17 and May 23. Progress can be transferred to the full version.
Those interested in Ys VIII can also purchase the game at a discount between May 17 and May 30. It’ll be sold for 30 percent off.
If the Game Trial is offered in other regions, we’ll be sure to let you know.
3DS eShop charts – May 12, 2021
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News | 0 comments
More: charts
Fire: Ungh’s Quest Switch footage
Posted on 3 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Fire: Ungh’s Quest came to Switch earlier today, and we now have a look at the puzzle adventure game on the console. View the gameplay below.
Fire: Ungh’s Quest can be purchased digitally on the Switch eShop. For additional details and a trailer, head on over here.
