Monster Hunter series sales surpass 100 million units, Rise tops 15 million copies
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Capcom today shared the latest sales data for the Monster Hunter series as well as Monster Hunter Rise specifically.
The entire franchise is now at 100 million units worldwide. Monster Hunter Rise, which released on Switch, has sold over 15 million units while Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak exceeded 8 million units.
The full notice from Capcom reads:
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Two prominent Switch Joy-Con drift lawsuits have been dismissed
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A pair of prominent Switch Joy-Con drift lawsuits have reached their conclusions, and both are being dismissed.
The first one, Diaz vs. Nintendo, was filed in 2019. Carbajal vs. Nintendo then started up in 2020. Game File reports that “the parents who brought the suits on behalf of their children have called for the cases’ dismissal.” It’s unclear what led them to that decision currently. Both claimed that Nintendo knowingly sold defective controllers.
2D platformer FoxyRush hitting Switch this week
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Ratalaika Games, along with BUG-Studio, have announced that FoxyRush will be appearing on Switch this week. It’ll be ready to go on May 17, 2024.
FoxyRush is a 2D platformer featuring 64 levels and more. For further information, check out the following overview:
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Rainbow Cotton launch trailer
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
To celebrate the launch of Rainbow Cotton, ININ Games prepared a launch trailer. Remember that this one first appeared on SEGA Dreamcast, but only in Japan.
Find some information about the game in the following overview:
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Pokemon Unite update out now (version 1.14.1.6), patch notes
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The next update for Pokemon Unite has dropped, and version 1.14.1.6 has gone live.
The main purpose of the patch is for the latest balance adjustments. Tyranitar, Delphox, Mew, Blastoise, Gyarados, Glaceon, Metagross, Cramorant, Decidueye, and Blissey have been impacted.
Here’s the full rundown:
Grounded update out now (version 1.4.2), patch notes – improved loading, more
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Another update went live for Grounded this week, and version 1.4.2 is out now.
The patch brings along technical improvements, some changes, and more. One of the more notable things here is that loading a saved game takes less time now, and it’s 60+ seconds faster. Asset popping is also reduced along with short draw distanced in the Sandbox.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
Fabledom seeing physical release on Switch
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The city builder Fabledom is planned for physical release on Switch, Maximum Entertainment and Grenaa Games announced today.
The title still doesn’t have a release window at this time. However, fans can rest easy knowing that the game will have a physical version in time for the launch.
Here’s an overview of the game:
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Shin Megami Tensei V and all DLC to be pulled from the Switch eShop
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Today, Atlus announced that it will be removing the original Shin Megami Tensei V as well as all of its DLC next month. Fans have until June 13, 2024 to pick everything up.
Atlus plans to delist the following items:
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Square Enix announces new multiplatform strategy, includes Nintendo platforms
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Square Enix today announced a new business strategy, which includes a shift in its releases on supported devices. As part of that change, it seems that the company will be pursuing Nintendo support more aggressively. This could include Switch, but certainly the next console as well.
Square Enix says it will “pursue a multiplatform strategy that includes Nintendo platforms, PlayStation, Xbox, and PCs.” The company also mentioned: “Especially, in regards to major franchises and AAA titles including catalog titles, it will build an environment where more customers can enjoy our titles.”
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Famitsu’s most wanted games – May 12, 2024
Posted on 7 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart. This week, Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble appears for the first time.
Head past the break for the full chart. All votes were cast between April 17 and April 23.
