King of Fighters R-2, Samurai Shodown! 2 confirmed for western release on Switch tomorrow
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King of Fighters R-2 and Samurai Shodown! 2 (standalone release) are already available for Switch in Japan. For those in the west, fans will be happy to hear that the two titles will be launching tomorrow. They should be going live following the regular eShop update.
King of Fighters R-2 and Samurai Shodown! 2 are both from the Neo Geo Pocket Color era. They launched way back in 1999.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 reveals DLC character Killer
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The latest issue of Weekly Jump has revealed another DLC character for One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. Killer is joining the roster, according to the magazine.
Killer should be a part of the next character pack this fall. A third unannounced character should also be included in the pack. We’ll be seeing another DLC pack this winter as well.
Fans may recall that Killer was included in an apparent datamine for the game, which gives credence to the leak. Other rumored characters can be found here.
Pokemon Sword/Shield now the series’ highest-selling entry of the last 20 years, third overall
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When Nintendo reported its financial results back in May, sales for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield were at 17.3 million copies worldwide. That number has since increased to 18.22 million. That makes Pokemon Sword and Shield the highest-selling entry of the last 20 years, and third overall.
The only games to have sold more are Gold/Silver and Red/Green/Blue. They’re at 23.1 million and 31.38 million respectively.
Below are the full sales rankings for all mainline Pokemon titles:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword, sales
Nintendo release schedule – August 2020
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Alongside Nintendo’s latest financial results, the company has included the traditional release schedule for Switch. The document highlights upcoming projects from both its first-party output and third-party studios.
Here’s the complete schedule:
Nintendo million sellers – August 2020 – Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, Clubhouse Games over 1 million each
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Aside from the traditional sales data and information stemming from Nintendo’s financial results, we also have a look at the latest million sellers.
The full lineup for Switch as well as 3DS is as follows:
Nintendo financial results – August 6, 2020 – Switch hardware sales at 61.44 million
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Nintendo today reported its latest financial results for the three-month period. The company has provided more information about how Switch is doing as well as the overall company.
Here’s the full roundup:
Nintendo reportedly increasing Switch production target to around 25 million units this fiscal year
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According to a Bloomberg report, Nintendo is increasing its target for Switch production to around 25 million units this fiscal year. That’s based on information gathered from “people familiar with the matter”.
Bloomberg further adds that Nintendo “is asking partners to tack on another few million units”. The goal is for assembly partners plan to work at maximum capacity through December. Bloomberg does warn that the plan could change “by adjusting output in the January-March quarter if demand begins to taper in the coming months, but production partners expect to at least surpass the 22 million units they’d previously been instructed to assemble”.
Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia update out now (version 1.0.3)
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Happinet has published a new update for Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia. It primarily includes a slew of fixes, alongside text fixes.
Below are the full patch notes:
Dr. Mario World update out now (version 2.0.0) – Skill Summit mode added
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Dr. Mario World has been updated, and the mobile title is now at version 2.0.0. The main highlight is a new mode, which goes by Skill Summit.
Players can also purchase new packs and doctor referrals. That’s on top of other minor adjustments as well.
Dr. Mario World is available for mobile on both iOS and Android.
More: Dr. Mario World, title update
Scans roundup – Balan Wonderworld, Dokapon Up! Mugen no Roulette, Atelier Ryza 2, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers
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This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include Balan Wonderworld, Dokapon Up! Mugen no Roulette, Atelier Ryza 2, and Earth Defense Force: World Brothers. Scans of all games can be found below.
