New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe is one of Europe’s best-selling games of 2019 thus far
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Gfk Entertainment has provided new data regarding European gaming sales this year. Specifically, countries tracked include Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and the UK.
The report indicates that New Super Mario Bro. U Deluxe and FIFA 19 are the best-selling physical games in Europe so far in 2019. FIFA 19 had the edge in Denmark, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, and the UK whereas Nintendo’s platformer sold more in Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
GfK also says that Minecraft and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe placed at the fifth and third spots respectively.
Tap Skaters footage
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Tap Skaters will be made available on the Switch eShop tomorrow as a digital download. Have a look at some early footage below.
Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise footage
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New footage is in showing off Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise on Switch. Take a look at the gameplay in the video below.
Dragon Quest Builders 2 ships 1.1 million copies worldwide, final update detailed
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During a live stream earlier today, Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest Builders 2 has surpassed 1.1 million in shipments worldwide. Additionally, the final update is due out on August 20 in Japan – news for the west should follow soon.
Here’s what Square Enix is including in the last free patch:
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger Switch remaster reaches Kickstarter funding goal, officially moving forward
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Earlier this week, Krome Studios opened a Kickstarter for a Switch remaster of the GameCube title Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. The $50,000 goal has already been reached with four weeks remaining in the campaign. That’s good news for fans, as the project is officially moving forward.
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger for Switch will feature updated visuals, optional motion controls, a new “Hardcore Mode”, an improved camera, and more. Kickstarter stretch goals are planned, including new Ty skins at $75,000.
Mekabolt coming to Switch
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The puzzle-platformer Mekabolt is in the works for Switch, Somepx and Ratalakia Games have announced. It’ll be released “soon” via the eShop.
Here’s an overview of Mekabolt, along with a trailer:
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XIII remake pushed back to 2020
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Earlier this year, Microids announced a remake of XIII. Ubisoft originally made the first-person shooter for GameCube and other platforms back in 2003.
Microids provided an update on the remake today, revealing that it has now been pushed back to 2020. No further information was provided, including why the delay is happening.
When it’s complete, the remake of XIII will be offered on Switch.
SEGA Ages Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo coming west on August 22
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SEGA will soon be releasing two more SEGA Ages games in the west. Space Harrier and Puyo Puyo are both landing in North America and Europe on August 22, the company announced today.
Below are overviews for both titles:
Dragon Quest XI S panel planned for PAX West 2019
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A panel for Dragon Quest XI S will be held at PAX West 2019, according to the expo’s official site. The event “will give a behind-the-scenes look at how developers from Square Enix, both established and newer, maintain series roots while catering to present-day RPG enthusiasts in creating modern-day classics”.
Fans can attend the event on Saturday, August 31 between 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM. PAX West 2019 runs between August 30 and September 2.
More: Dragon Quest XI S, Square Enix
Bookbound Brigade feature trailer
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Intragames and Digital Tales have released a new feature trailer for Bookbound Brigade, an upcoming 2D side-scrolling platform-adventure for Switch. View it below.
