Pokemon Sword/Shield pre-orders live on the European eShop, steelbook included
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After the pre-load option for Pokemon Sword/Shield started on the Japanese Switch eShop last night, the same can now be said of Europe as well. On top of that, a bonus is available. Those who pre-order the game will receive a free steelbook case while supplies last. We have a look at the designs above.
Pokemon Sword/Shield launches for Switch on November 15.
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Diddy Kong joining Dr. Mario World
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Nintendo announced earlier today that Donkey Kong is joining Dr. Mario World this week as a new doctor. He won’t be the only new character, however. Diddy Kong will also be featured in the game.
Dr. Mario World’s next content update goes live on October 31, which is when new characters will be added. https://twitter.com/Drmarioworld_EN/status/1189491382638923777
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Delta Squad launch trailer
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Ratalakia Games has uploaded a launch trailer for Delta Squad, the top-down shooter slated for Switch this Friday. See it below.
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Fire Emblem Heroes hosting Summoning Focus: Heroes with Guard Skills
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Summoning Focus: Heroes with Guard Skills is now live in Fire Emblem Heroes. Three Heroes with Guard skills are available as part of the latest 5-star event. Heroes with Guard skills grant up to Def/Res+4 to allies within two spaces if the foe uses a certain type of weapon.
Summoning Focus: Heroes with Guard Skills will be available until November 9.
Arcade Archives Mr. Goemon coming to Switch this week
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One of the most recently-confirmed Arcade Archives games for Switch was Mr. Goemon. Today, Hamster announced that the game will be out this week – specifically October 31.
Here’s a brief overview, along with a trailer:
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New Infected Shelter trailer
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Dark Blue Games released a new trailer for Infected Shelter, its upcoming Switch game that features rogue-lite elements and 2D beat ’em up gameplay. We’ve posted it below.
Pokemon Sword/Shield updated file size
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield can now be pre-loaded – in Japan at least. Other regions should follow shortly. While we wait for the pre-order option to be extended overseas, there is some notable information to share.
We previously heard that Pokemon Sword/Shield would require around 10.3GB. The final size, it seems, will actually be slightly lower than that. The Japanese eShop pages now show an updated size of 9.5GB.
Source: Switch eShop
More: file size, Game Freak, Pokemon Shield, Pokemon Sword
Smash Bros. Ultimate to host sword-focused Spirit Board event
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Nintendo is gearing up for the next Spirit Board event in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The theme this time around involves characters with swords. If you defeat particular spirits, you’ll be given more gold than usual.
The new Spirit Board event kicks off on November 1. It will last for three days, which is what we typically see.
Reggie on Nintendo’s commitment to innovation, says his favorite meme was Wii Fit and “My body is ready!”
Posted on 5 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii | 0 comments
There aren’t many people at Nintendo that understands the company more than Reggie Fils-Aime. The former Nintendo of America president spent 15 years with the company, was in charge of many big decisions, and communicated with all sorts of staff (including top developers) throughout his time there.
In an interview with IGN, Reggie discussed Nintendo’s commitment to innovation. With everything that’s been done over the years, he said “just about every element of modern gaming was started by Nintendo.”
Reggie’s full words:
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Pokemon GO has now made over $3 billion in lifetime revenue
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According to Sensor Tower, Pokemon GO has generated over $3 billion in lifetime gross revenue. The game earned $832.4 million in 2016, $589.3 million in 2017, $816.3 million in 2018, and $774.3 million so far in 2019. Pokemon GO is likely to set a new revenue milestone this year given the current pace.
Pokemon GO has been downloaded roughly 541 million times worldwide. There’s been an average revenue per download of nearly $5.60.
