Japan’s best-selling games of May 2024
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New data gives us a look at Japan’s best-selling games of May 2024.
Nintendo put out two new games during the month, and both are in the top three. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door comes in first with over 100,000 physical copies sold. Endless Ocean Luminous also makes the list at #3 with a little over 40,000 units.
2D survival horror adventure game Dead of Darkness planned for Switch
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Dead of Darkness will be seeing release on Switch, publisher Eastasiasoft announced today in partnership with developer Retrofiction Games. The title will be out later in 2024.
Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival horror adventure game in which players control Miles Windham and Olivia Greene as they head to Velvet Island, the location of a mental hospital that entangles them in a series of dark secrets. Now that Eastasiasoft is on board, the game will be receiving professional voiceovers for 25 spoken roles.
Here’s some additional information about the game:
Fire Emblem Heroes gets June 2024 Feh Channel presentation
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Nintendo and Intelligent Systems just put out a new Fire Emblem Heroes Feh Channel presentation for June 2024. All of the latest information about the mobile game has been delivered.
First up, fans can get a first look at Book VIII Midpoint which starts on June 7. As part of this, a special celebration is planned with different events. On top of that, it’s confirmed that the latest heroes from Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn are on the way as part of the Attuned Micaiah & Rearmed Sothe summoning event, slated for June 7 as well. Finally, details about the next update are shared.
Here’s the full presentation:
Octopath Traveler II update out now (version 1.1.0), patch notes
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As a surprise to fans, Square Enix just released a new version 1.1.0 update for Octopath Traveler II.
The main draw of the update is an extra battle mode. Here players can “take on formidable enemies, including the heroes of the first Octopath Traveler”.
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Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of June 13, 2024
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Nintendo has updated the Japanese release schedule on Switch for the week of June 13, 2024. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule:
Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S getting physical release on Switch
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Limited Run Games is teaming up with Crypton Future Media to produce a physical version of Hatsune Miku Logic Paint S on Switch, the company has announced.
As of now there are only plans for a standard version of the game. Limited Run Games won’t be selling any special editions.
My Nintendo adds Classic Games Postcard Set
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A new reward just went up on My Nintendo, and it’s one that retro gamers might be interested in. Members can now spend their points on a Classic Games Postcard Set.
The set comes with eight different postcards with boxart from classic titles. Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo 64 are represented here.
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New Star GP update adds Hot Lap mode and more
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A new update has been announced for New Star GP, which includes a brand new Hot Lap mode.
The mode is all about setting the fastest time on a lap. You’ll look to beat out opponents’ ghost-cars and reach the top of the leaderboards. Other additions include the ability to switch between MPH and KPH and a big eye option for characters.
Here’s the full rundown:
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble SEGA Pass: Sonic Team revealed
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Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is getting Sonic DLC with its SEGA Pass, it’s just been announced.
Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy will all appear in the game. All four characters will be playable in Adventure Mode as well as Battle Mode. Worth noting, each character has unique stats. Additionally, all in-game pick-ups will switch from bananas to Gold Rings in further homage to the classic franchise – but only with these characters.
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RPG Maker With release date set for October in the west, new trailer
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NIS America has come through with a final release date for RPG Maker With in the west. In both North America and Europe, it launches on October 11, 2024.
RPG Maker With is already available in Japan. NIS America confirmed plans for localization back in March.
As a reminder, here’s what to expect from RPG Maker With:
